Who is it for?
Our membership is open to operators of lorries, vans and coaches, as well as industry professionals and businesses operating in the sector, whether you’re just getting started or have worked in the sector for many years.
Main Membership
Our traditional membership provides businesses with immediate access to a valuable range of benefits.
Van Membership
Designed to support your van and fleet operation in an ever-changing industry.
Coach Membership
Combines specialist expertise in the sector with the knowledge and experience we've gained from supporting operators of commercial vehicles for over 75 years, to support coach operators in an increasingly challenging environment.
Professional Membership
Provides those working in the sector with latest tools, information and updates.
Associate Membership
For businesses that wish to provide tools, products or services to RHA members.
Freight Forwarder Membership
For businesses that arrange cargo movement to an onwards destination.
Individual Membership
For people who are not owners of haulage companies but wish to engage or listen to the industry and receive relevant updates.
Clearing House
For businesses that specialise in matching clients with transportation needs to hauliers facing empty return journeys.
Why Join?
Unrivalled Experience
We’ve been driving business on our roads for 80 years, have over 8,500 members and are uniquely placed to support your business moving forward.
Expert advice & guidance
Our team of industry experts are on hand to help you navigate ever-changing regulations and can keep you updated with latest developments.
Industry-leading best practice
We work with members to set and maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance across the industry.
Policy & Campaigning
Our policy team have an impressive track record of delivering change and with close links to government ensure our members’ voices are heard at every level.
The Benefits
As an RHA member you’ll have access to a superb range of benefits and support services including use of our Conditions of Carriage, RHA regional manager support, access to our helpdesk and much more.
RHA Helpdesk
Expert over the phone guidance whenever you need it on a range of issues, from compliance and regulations to employment law and insurance.
Area Manager
Each member is assigned a dedicated area manager, offering expert local on-the-ground support and access to key decision makers.
Conditions of Carriage
Our conditions of carriage are recognised as the industry standard and are available exclusively to our members.
24/7 Support
Members get access to our online operations manual, and a crisis support line for any urgent or critical support needs.
Intelligence and Insight
Regular operational and legal updates, monthly operational briefings and access to reports such as the fuel, pay and annual cost movement surveys.
The Operators' Handbook
Recognised as one of the key membership benefits, our manual includes all the information you need for the day-to-day running of your haulage operation.
Specialist Groups
From our Abnormal Loads Group to Car Transporters, Tankers and Waste Management, connect and share best practice with relevant industry peers.
Maintaining your O licence
If you’re starting up a new road transport business and are applying for your operator’s licence, need help changing to your licence and notifying the Traffic Commissioner, or are facing a restriction or refusal, we may be able to help you.
RHA Membership is designed to provide you with all the services and information you’ll need to stay compliant and protect your O Licence.
Keeping you compliant
In an industry, which is governed by a complex array of rules and regulations, ensuring your business is continuously complying with the law, can sometimes be a difficult process.
We’re able to offer a range of services to assist members with all aspects of their operational compliance, including O licence audits, earned recognition audits and contracts of employment audits.
Our services
Get special member rates on industry-leading products and services, aimed at helping you grow a profitable and successful road transport operation, including:
Tachograph Analysis
Vehicle Inspection Services
Compliance Services
Fuel Card
Legal Services
Insurance Services
Rescue and Recovery
Customs Brokerage
Driver Handbook
Energy Services
IT Solutions
Graphics and Livery
Business Finance
Driver Medicals
Drug & Alcohol Safety
Leasing & Rentals
RHA Training
RHA Shop
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Contact us
To find out more about RHA membership and the associated benefits, or to sign up, please contact our team.