A new best-practice compliance guide has been launched the Road Haulage Association (RHA), designed to help van operators navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
The RHA Van Standard is aimed at businesses operating goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gvw. It brings together the key areas operators need to manage effectively, including driver requirements, vehicle maintenance, employment contracts, health and safety, working time and tachographs.
The guidance sets out some industry best practice and what would reasonably be expected of a professional van operator.
Richard Smith, managing director at the RHA, said: “Van operators are doing more than ever, often with tighter margins and greater scrutiny. We hear consistently that the rules can feel unclear, fragmented and difficult to navigate – especially for operators running mixed fleets or working across borders.
“The RHA Van Standard is designed to show what good looks like in practice, reduce uncertainty and help operators protect their businesses.”
The RHA Van Standard is free to download at rha.uk.net
