The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is urging people in the commercial vehicle sector to get behind a new campaign to improve driver facilities.

The RHA Facilities Campaign will galvanise the industry to press for more safe and secure parking, and improve the standard of driver facilities.

There’s an estimated shortfall of 11,000 lorry parking spaces nationally, exposing an all-too familiar reality for commercial vehicle drivers who have difficulty finding somewhere secure to eat, sleep, and access toilets.

According to the RHA, developers are often frustrated by local authority bureaucracy holding up plans to build much-needed facilities.

The trade body is calling on firms and industry professionals to add their voices to the campaign which launches with a petition calling on ministers to pave the way for more safe and secure facilities.

RHA Managing Director Richard Smith said, “We’re determined to kick-start a culture change. Commercial vehicle drivers continue to put up with poor facilities out on the road and it’s just not good enough.”

“People at work should feel safe and respected; our drivers expect better and deserve better.”

Click here to watch the campaign video.

Photo: Richard Smith.