Boosting driver welfare and supporting diversity, improved infrastructure, strengthening trade with Europe, support for SMEs, Net Zero and addressing the skills shortages are the key challenges faced by transport operators across the country like LTS Global Solutions.

Dave Hands praised the RHA for highlighting the focus areas and would like to see the government act swiftly to bring about the tangible changes needed by the industry following several challenging years.

“Transport and logistics is a highly skilled, service-driven industry which forms the very lifeblood of the UK but the industry has come up against too many unprecedented challenges in recent years and is still reeling from the effects,” Dave said. 

“The RHA and companies such as LTS are willing to work closely with the government to bring about much needed change, putting UK road haulage back on an even keel and setting foundations to help the industry continue moving forward in the years to come.”

LTS Global Solutions was recently visited by Rachel Taylor ahead of her success on July 4th which saw her elected as the new MP for Bedworth and North Warwickshire.

During the visit Ms Taylor met with representatives from the RHA who called for more government support for operators facing challenges such as the cost burden on reaching Net Zero, bridging the skills gaps in their organisations, tackling freight crime and navigating the UK’s road infrastructure and overall road safety.

Dave Hands added: “A change in government brings a fresh opportunity for the RHA, transport operators and Ministers to collaborate to bring about real change and improvement for the benefit of all.

“With almost 500 hauliers going out of business in 2023 alone it is vital for all sides to come together now, to help the industry turn a corner and improve its prospects for the future.”