Road Haulage Association
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May 2026 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Regular engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with the Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework | SRC |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework | — |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Luiza Bara Head of Unit | EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement – Engagement of the co-chairs of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The RHA is the largest dedicated trade association in the UK for HGV, LGV and coach. We offer a voice for our members to work with governments, policy makers, and local authorities across the UK on the issues most important to them. We campaign on a breadth of priorities including changes to legislation, rising fuel costs, better roadside facilities, and the transition to a Net Zero transport system. Our 8,500 members have access to technical and professional services to help them comply with industry regulations and assist them in running their businesses efficiently. We also offer a wide range of accredited training programmes to help firms develop their teams and operations. The majority of our members are small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) but we also represent larger firms across the sector. We champion the highest standards in our industry and work hard to be the go-to organisation for driving business on our roads.
EU Legislative Interests
RHA has raised concerns about the operation of the Windsor Framework as it applies to the transport of goods and haulage from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. It is also working closely with various parties in relation to the introduction of the Entry/Exit System, the Import Control System 2 (ICS2), the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and monitors closely how regulatory and legislative change within the EU27 member states may affect our members.
Communication Activities
Participating in the Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework (NIBSG)
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
International Road Transport Union (IRU) Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
Organisation Members
The RHA is the largest dedicated trade association in the UK for HGV, LGV and coach businesses and has 8,500 members. The majority of our members are small and medium-sized enterprises. However, we also represent larger firms across the sector. Information about RHA's types of membership is set out online at https://www.rha.uk.net/Membership
Additional Information
The estimate of annual costs includes less than 10% of 1 FTE. No further costs are budgeted for, or have been identified.
Connected Legislation
Repeal of Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 on mercury
Amendment: Hazardous chemicals export/import (Reg 649/2012)
Amendment to Regulation (EU) No 546/2011 on honeybees
Banning exports and safe storage of metallic mercury
Amendment: Regulation (EU) 649/2012 on hazardous chemicals export/import
Toxic waste in South Africa - Disasters
Amendment: Mercury-added product prohibitions (Reg 2017/852)
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2017/852 on mercury
The market
Discriminatory Russian customs procedures against Lithuanian trucks
Repeal of Reg 4056/86 & Amendment: Cabotage and tramp vessel services
Amendment to Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment
Regulation on harmonised technical specifications and testing standards for fire hoses
Marine equipment (repealing Directive 96/98/EC)
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their intelligent speed assistance systems and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the alcohol interlock installation facilitation in motor vehicles and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of certain motor vehicles with regard to their advanced driver distraction warning systems and amending that Regulation
Type-approval: Motor vehicle safety & occupant/road user protection
Working conditions of mobile workers assigned to interoperable cross-border services by rail
EU rail system interoperability (recast)
Technical specifications for interoperability (Directive 2016/797)
Harmonisation of civil aviation technical & administrative requirements
Air transport: Agreements and concerted practices
Technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their event data recorder and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Protection of pedestrians and vulnerable road users
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of heavy-duty motor vehicles with regard to their event data recorder and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their driver drowsiness and attention warning systems and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Regulation on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their intelligent speed assistance systems and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units
Amendment: Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (UNECE Vehicle Regulations)
Statutory markings for 2- or 3-wheel motor vehicles
eCall: New 112 service for citizens