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TyreSafe teams up with Road Haulage Association to raise tyre safety standards

The partnership aims to address ongoing challenges in tyre maintenance across the haulage sector.

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TyreSafe has partnered with the Road Haulage Association (RHA), to bring its expertise in tyre safety education to the RHA’s network of more than 8,500 member companies, representing more than 250,000 commercial vehicles operating across the UK.

The partnership aims to address ongoing challenges in tyre maintenance across the haulage sector – particularly among small and regional operators – while reinforcing the importance of compliance, safety and efficiency for fleet operators, drivers and the wider supply chain.

In addition, the RHA represents coach and van drivers and fleet operators, who will also get targeted and vehicle-specific tyre maintenance advice and guidance.

Recent engagement activity led by TyreSafe at key motorway service areas, including Lymm and Exeter, highlighted a divide within the sector.

Through this partnership, TyreSafe and the RHA intend to raise awareness of tyre safety responsibilities across fleets and support operators in meeting legal and duty of care obligations.

They also aim to promote best practice in tyre maintenance and inspection, as well as engage directly with drivers, fleet managers and workshop teams, and support compliance.

TyreSafe and the RHA aim to ensure that tyre safety is recognised not just as a compliance issue, but as a fundamental part of running a safe, efficient and responsible fleet operation.

Stuart Lovatt, chair of TyreSafe, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the Road Haulage Association as an official TyreSafe supporter.

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“This partnership is about engaging with the haulage sector – from fleet operators to professional HGV, coach and van drivers.

“Heavy goods vehicles keep our economy moving, but they also operate in demanding conditions where tyre safety is essential.

“While many larger fleets are leading the way, we know there is more to be done to support smaller and regional operators with key information about tyre safety management.

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“By working together with the RHA, we can bridge that gap—empowering operators, drivers and technicians with the knowledge they need to keep vehicles safe, compliant and efficient.”

Geraint Davies, UK director of partnerships at the Road Haulage Association, added: “We’re pleased to be joining TyreSafe as a supporter and to strengthen our focus on tyre safety across the sector.

“Our members operate in a highly regulated environment where safety, compliance and efficiency are paramount. Tyres play a critical role in all three.

“This partnership will help us provide practical guidance and support to operators of all sizes, ensuring they can meet their responsibilities while protecting their drivers, their businesses and other road users.”

As part of the partnership, TyreSafe and the RHA will collaborate on communications, industry engagement and educational initiatives aimed at improving tyre safety standards across the commercial vehicle sector.

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