Kate Gibbs

UK Media & Policy Advisor for the Road Haulage Association, the only UK organisation dedicated the operators of commercial vehicles - trucks, coaches and vans.

[Kate Gibbs @RHAKateGibbs]

Clean, accessible facilities for HGV drivers should be the rule, not the exception.

[RHA @RHANews]

The past 18 months we have led a campaign to urge greater Government focus to improve roadside facilities. We are delighted to be leading a new Government taskforce on this issue.
This has been a key ask of our driver facilities campaign.

Here’s a thread on our campaign (🧵1/4)

[Kate Gibbs @RHAKateGibbs]

Today @RHA_MReid #RHAScotland hosted Colin Smith from @ScotWholesale. Lots of synergies and opportunities to work for the good of the sector. And a session on our own driver simulator proved him to be a natural. #collaboration #wholesalers #freight #skills

[Kate Gibbs @RHAKateGibbs]

We need members to provide their feedback on the October deadline for new HGV #DirectVisionStandard rules.
Your comments are valuable and can help make a difference.

[RHA @RHANews]

New #DirectVisionStandard rules in #London for HGVs in Oct. #RoadSafety is paramount but we share industry concerns on timescales, affordability and practicalities to comply. Firms - your feedback on challenges please 👉 https://t.co/q2Ef3GP17u 👈@LogisticsUKNews @amandalzambon

[RHA @RHANews]

#StormJocelyn - ferries between Cairnryan and Larne/Belfast are cancelled this evening due to poor weather. 'Operation Stack' contingency arrangements in place at Castle Kennedy Airfield. Next sailings provisionally tomorrow morning. More: https://t.co/0GRqshJpps

[RHA @RHANews]

Today we welcomed new Minister for Roads @GuyOpperman to Ferguson's Transport in Northumberland where we discussed:

🚛 Cost pressures
🔧 Skills shortages
💤 Secure facilities
♻️ Net Zero
🛣️ Infrastructure

We look forward to working together to support the road transport sector!

[RHA @RHANews]

Big campaigning win for the RHA in today's #AutumnStatement. Freezing of HGV Levy and road tax will help operators in the difficult economic climate. Thanks to @hmtreasury and @jeremy_hunt for listening to us.

[RHA @RHANews]

#ThePrincessRoyal pays tribute to our industry as we celebrate 25 years of ⁦⁦@TransaidOrg⁩ transforming lives across the globe through improving transport… Much more to do… #transaid ⁦@ltmuseum⁩

[RHA @RHANews]

The RHA is proud to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who lost their lives serving their country by maintaining the vital flow of food and supplies to the nation and the armed forces in times of conflict.
We will remember them.

[RHA @RHANews]

In partnership with @TRSTraining1, we are proud to introduce the Transport & Warehouse Operations Supervisor Standard.

This programme is designed to meet the training needs of all logistics and road transport organisations.

Contact us to find out more: [email protected]

[RHA @RHANews]

Great meeting with @halfon4harlowMP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education at @educationgovuk.

We discussed apprenticeships, bootcamps, T Levels, and promoting our vital sector

#RHASkills

[RHA @RHANews]

WATCH 📺👇

Today at #PrimeMinistersQuestions we were delighted that @siobhan_baillie raised the importance of supporting HGVs during the transition to #NetZero and the potential for Hydrogen as an option for future vehicle technology.

[RHA @RHANews]

Roads Minister @richolden has expressed his support for the road haulage industry in a video to mark the beginning of #NationalLorryWeek. We're grateful for his support, & we'll continue to campaign for the industry's needs - throughout the week & throughout the year. Watch 👇

[RHA @RHANews]

Join us at #CPC23 #Manchester tomorrow, 02.10.23 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
‘Facing the future together - the road to net zero’ will focus on efforts to decarbonise the UK’s transport sector.
Venue: The Stanley Suite, The Midland, Manchester. Panellists include @RHANews MD @RHARJSmith

[Kate Gibbs @RHAKateGibbs]

@JamieFretwell Looking very tidy if I may say so?

[RHA @RHANews]

RHA joins HSE's ‘Working Minds’ campaign promoting better workplace mental health
https://t.co/YE6NBWKXka

[RHA @RHANews]

We at @RHANews can’t let today pass without congratulating the English #LionessesDownUnder on their magnificent 3-1 win against the Australian Matildas in the semi-final of the #WomensWorldCup2023.
Let’s hope that Sunday (kickoff 11am), will see them once again bring it home. ⚽️

[Richard Smith @RHARJSmith]

Interesting article. Hydrogen a key consideration in the road map to net zero and continual emissions reduction in the industry. Food for thought in the uk surely. https://t.co/E8LmgshvTH

[Richard Smith @RHARJSmith]

Interesting. https://t.co/jficoTRYwF

[Rod McKenzie @RodMcKenzieNews]

On @BBCOxford to discuss row over the A34 improvement scheme at Milton : roads are good for the economy, fewer jams cut pollution - we need lorries to efficiently deliver to this important part of the country - this scheme should get the go-ahead #sophielaw @RHANews