Secure parking for lorry drivers is critical

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Secure parking for lorry drivers is critical

A new government report reveals that lorry parking availability is at a ‘critical’ level.

It found that demand for secure overnight parking is at 99 in the East of England, and at 87% nationally.

Facilities such as rest rooms and toilets have also long been a topic of concern to drivers.

The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has called on ministers to work with the industry to improve the situation.

It wants to see a national facilities taskforce, formed of government officials – both national and local – trade associations and industry representatives to tackle the situation.

RHA MD Richard Smith said: “We’ve long pushed for more, better and safer roadside facilities. Drivers deserve them and developers want to build them, so now’s the time to bring the right people together to make it happen.”

Heavy vehicle testing review Have your say

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Heavy vehicle testing review Have your say

The RHA has just issued this notification:

The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on making changes to the HGV roadworthiness test requirements which, should the proposals go ahead, would apply to Earned Recognition operators only. This follows a DfT review last year on whether it was worth changing the way tests are currently conducted for Earned Recognition operators.

The consultation covers four possible options:

1) to increase the time between tests

2) to allow delegated testing

3) to reduce the test content

4) to improve the service DVSA provides to Earned Recognition operators to minimise testing burdens

The RHA intends to respond to the DfT consultation in the following manner:

The RHA’s supports the principles of delegated testing and increased time between tests, and that these should be extended to include operators who score “green” under DVSA’s Operator Compliance Risk Score system. However, the RHA believes it would be best to trial the increased time between tests, so that potential safety issues can be addressed.

Furthermore, the RHA does not support the reduction of test content on safety grounds. Regarding the final option, the RHA’s stance is that all operators should be treated equally by DVSA in terms of the service provision given.

If you would like to feed through comments to inform the RHA’s response, then please send them to RHA Policy Lead – Environment and Vehicles Chris Ashley via [email protected] by 31 May 2023.

If you would like to respond to the DfT consultation directly, you can do so here. The deadline for responses is 11.45pm on 9 June 2023.

Truckfest Peterborough

Truckfest Peterborough

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Truckfest Peterborough

We will be at Peterborough with our trucks in all their glory for the Truckfest event on April 30 and May 1.

This is the first Truckfest of the year’s calendar so why not come along and see us at the Est of England showground.

Visitor parking is free and available on site. Limited disabled parking spaces are also allocated, please display your blue badge on arrival to the show.

Among the entertainments will be:

  • Monster Truck Car Crushing Action. See the mighty Swamp Thing and Slingshot in action.
  • Broke FMX. …
  • Slingshot Ride Truck. …
  • Lots of trucks on display! …
  • Owaysis…
  • Twist of Rock. …
  • Sound Injectors. …
  •  Gladness

Why not come along and say hello?

Tom’s fundraiser for cancer research

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Tom’s fundraiser for cancer research

Tom Steward is taking part in the Easter 50 Ultra challenge on the 1st April in memory of his dad, Tick, who died last year.

He will be raising money for Cancer Research UK.

The Easter 50 challenge is based at its Windsor Racecourse base camp.

Around 1500 adventurers are expected to follow the 50 Km route through the Great Park with fantastic views of the Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful countryside. Participants get full support all the way, a few post Easter surprises, a celebration finish at base camp, and a hot meal.

To donate go to Tom’s Just Giving page here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tom-steward?utm_source=messenger&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=tom-steward&utm_campaign=pfp-

RHA news update

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RHA news update

The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has welcomed the news that the proposed EES (Entry and Exit System) for the EU has been delayed.

Due to come into force this May, it has now been put back until the end of the year to give haulage companies time to prepare.

The system would have required non-EU citizens to be fingerprinted and photographed potentially causing significant delays at ports.

In other news the RHA has a benevolent fund to help those associated with the haulage industry who are experiencing hard times in the current economic crisis.

In the past it has helped with:

  • Buying food, clothing and white goods.
  • Help towards outstanding bills and priority debt such as mortgage or rental arrears.
  • Funding for training – redundant drivers can apply for a free Driver CPC or driver medical to help them return to work.
  • Much-needed aid equipment, such as wet rooms, wheelchairs, specialist beds, etc.
  • Essential home improvements.
  • Travel expenses for hospital visits.

There is more information on how to apply on the RHA website or call 01733 856615

The RHA continues to campaign on behalf of the haulage industry

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The RHA continues to campaign on behalf of the haulage industry

Reacting to the Chancellor’s recent Autumn Statement, the RHA (Road Haulage Association) has pointed out that our haulage businesses are “facing near-record high inflation, energy costs and fuel prices in the midst of an economic crisis”.

It said: “Costs for road transport businesses have increased by over 11% in recent months with fuel alone up by nearly 40%.

“These increased costs have a direct impact on the prices on our shelves, as businesses have little choice but to pass them on to the consumer.”

The organisation’s MD Richard Smith was disappointed that there had been no action to reduce fuel duty nor any mention of the RHA’s proposed Essential User Rebate.

While welcoming the energy support package that will last until April 2023 the RHA has promised to work with the Government on its review of the scheme to try and ensure the best deal possible for its members in the Spring 2023 budget.

It’s the season for truck fests

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It’s the season for truck fests

We spent the weekend of 11 and 12 June in Ipswich at the Suffolk Foxfest held at the Foxhall Stadium.

We were delighted that our two trucks won several awards:

Volvo:

1st Best Volvo

Scania:

1st in Show

1st in 2005 and older

2nd in Best Restored

1st in the Leggett Memorial

Foxfest is a charity truck show supporting Poppies Care Farm.

It was open to the public at 1600 Saturday with the truck light show and live music on stage till 2200 then open again on the Sunday at 1000am for more entertainment on stage as well as children’s entertainment including bouncy castles and for the trophy presentation for the trucks.

Peterborough Truckfest

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We had a great time at the Peterborough Truckfest

This annual event at the East of England showground in Peterborough is one that we have never failed to attend.

The organisers even managed to hold it every year despite the disruption caused by Covid.

There were trucks of all shapes and sizes including American rigs, customised trucks, emergency vehicles & vintage trucks.

In addition to the displays of all kinds of trucks and competitions for the best presented, there were many events to entertain visitors.

They included Monster Car Crushing Action with the Swamp Thing, Freestyle motocross riders performing tricks and rides on the Slingshot truck.

It was a great day out for everyone whether they were connected to the haulage industry or not.

Fuel price increases are not good for businesses

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Fuel price increases are not good for businesses

The Haulage industry is particularly vulnerable to the rise in the price of fuel and we are no exception.

So far, however, we have been able to absorb the costs without passing them on to our customers, but we have to warn them that it is not a situation that can be sustained indefinitely.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has been campaigning hard on behalf of the industry in the run-up to the Spring budget statement, asking as many people as possible to write to their MPs.

It wants the Chancellor to do three things in relation to fuel prices:

  • Freeze fuel duty for diesel for a further two years.
  • Introduce an essential-user rebate for lorry and coach operators.
  • Introduce a 12-month delay to the red diesel rule changes with a phased introduction

The more people join the campaign the greater chance that the haulage industry can keep its prices down for its customers.