I’ve been thinking about joining these 2 but don’t really know what the benefits are or whether I would have anything to contribute. Is anyone a member and if so, what do you do within the organisation and why should I join?
Reason being I think I’d like to be more involved on an industry level rather than just being a steering wheel operative. Ideas and comments welcome!
Cheers
forget it both a waste of time . not bothered about drivers just the bosses 
The RHA/FTA are there to relieve haulage business’s of their hard earned cash. It’s not for drivers, indeed has nothing to offer drivers.
Tiger
as a driver, here is the list of benefits:
done! 
scanny77:
as a driver, here is the list of benefits:done!
have they ever claimed to be a drivers organisation ?
Denis F:
scanny77:
as a driver, here is the list of benefits:done!
have they ever claimed to be a drivers organisation ?
do they do much for owners etc? never heard anyone say ‘youve got to join rha/fta as they have helped me in a massive way’
has anyone else
yorkshireborn:
Denis F:
scanny77:
as a driver, here is the list of benefits:done!
have they ever claimed to be a drivers organisation ?
do they do much for owners etc? never heard anyone say ‘youve got to join rha/fta as they have helped me in a massive way’
has anyone else
The Livestock group does some good stuff in negotiations with Defra and the Eu, the lawplan insurance is good ( never used it though) …ummm…
it’s difficult to put a value on the lobbying they do !
but they did seem to be on another planet with the Topgear comments and the Parking allowance comments in the video that Rikki posted a while back
I’ve been a member of the RHA for 6 years as an O/D .Been to a few local meeting but always got the
impression that they were there for the big boys
In my opinion the only good thing about membership to the RHA is the Lawplan. I’ve only had to use it
once ,but it saved me a fortune on solicitors fees 
Denis F:
scanny77:
as a driver, here is the list of benefits:done!
have they ever claimed to be a drivers organisation ?
industry representatives are they not? i cant speak for anyone else here but i am in the transport industry albeit as a mere mortal so it is their job to look after us whether they see it like that or not. no drivers, no industry!
I always think of the INDUSTRY as the big bosses and owner drivers. A mere employee like myself is nothing more than a cog in the machine.
tofer:
I always think of the INDUSTRY as the big bosses and owner drivers. A mere employee like myself is nothing more than a cog in the machine.
in reality you are spot on. they are only interested in the political circles which do not include us. technically, we ARE a critical part of the industry and therefore should be entitled to call upon those that represent the industry as a whole when the need arises. we all know that they wouldnt even bother to reply to our emails or letters though. the only people that give a ■■■■ about drivers are other drivers and some decent bosses and thats why i wouldnt waste my money on the FTA/RHA or unions