The HTA is the only specialist Trade Association for the heavy/abnormal load industry. Members include abnormal load hauliers, truck/trailer manufacturers, route surveyors, permit agents, consultants, abnormal load escorters, ferry owners, infrastructure owners/managers, equipment manufacturers and abnormal loads officers. Our members are consequently highly specialist operators with very different needs over other sectors of the transportation industry. FACT: No infrastructure or major engineering project is possible without our members. The HTA welcomes eligible new members - apply to join online. |
The HTA was formed in 1983 by a group of heavy haulage operators struggling to cope with less than clear regulations regarding the movement of abnormal loads. It seemed apparent that enforcement authorities/police officers were not happy to have abnormal loads on the roads and so the operators decided that something had to be done. Initial meetings were informal and then as news of the meetings spread, more and more operators wanted to attend - that was over 40 yrs ago.
HTA Core ValuesAdvise members so they can operate safely/within legislation. Represent our members at local and national levels. Lobby Ministers and Government, attend liaison meetings, respond to consultations and publish articles in a range of trade publications. Develop national training standards, industry best practice and cultivating relationships with like-minded trade associations and bodies. HTA TrainingHTAProtect - Free access for members to Dyne Solicitors' Transport Law telephone advice scheme covering road transport law, operator licensing & commercial litigation issues. | Public Announcements/News
What HTA Membership Delivers
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