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Introduction of London Low Emission Zone makes commercial vehicle fleet review crucial, says Northgate.
The introduction of the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) should be the catalyst for fleet managers to review their entire transport operation, as many vehicles are unlikely to conform to the tough new regulations. more…
Local Road Pricing Must Show Clear Benefit
The Freight Transport Association has told the Government that road pricing schemes proposed by local authorities should make clear the benefits they will bring, and show evidence approved by an impartial auditor before being given the go-ahead. more…
Don’t Have Your Mind Made Up For You
With just two weeks to go before the London Low Emission Zone consultation period closes, Roger King, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), has written to every London local paper urging readers to think about and get involved with the proposed plans. The letter reads as follows: more…
After the Burns Inquiry - Road Haulage Task Group Report
The RHA was pleased to be included in the Joint Task Group between the Government and key haulage industry bodies, set up in response to the RHA/FTA Burns Inquiry, chaired by Robbie Burns and charged with highlighting the economic issues facing the road transport sector. more…
Chancellor Still Digesting Stern and Eddington
Chancellor Gordon Brown avoided the temptation to tinker with vehicle excise duty in his pre-budget statement, a move welcomed today by the motor industry. more…
RHA – 'UK Hauliers Should be Rewarded - Not Penalised'
The Road Haulage Association is devastated that the 3-year freeze on fuel duty has finally come to an end. more…
Fuel Duty Rises – 'Breach of Faith' Says FTA
The Freight Transport Association believes that the Chancellor has broken faith with the road freight transport industry by announcing an increase in fuel duty with immediate effect. more…
Motor Industry Responds to The Eddington Transport Study
More than two-thirds of companies in auto manufacturing say that Britain's transport infrastructure makes it hard to stay competitive. more…
Eddington Puts Freight Back on the Map Says FTA
The Freight Transport Association welcomes today's publication of the Eddington Transport Study which puts the importance of freight back on the map, and hopes that the Government will accept its recommendations. more…
RHA Urges Caution on Road Charging - More Questions than Answers?
In response to today's report from Sir Rod Eddington on future transport policy, the Road Haulage Association has urged caution on the concept of universal road charging. more…
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