A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced. 

 

Roads minister Guy Opperman said 38 truckstops will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, as well as better lighting and secure fencing so drivers can feel safer and sleep with greater peace of mind. 

 

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https://motortransport.co.uk/truckstops-get-multi-million-pound-makeover-in-second-tranche-of-funding/18181.article 

 

Drivers told the RHA of the grim reality of roadside facility standards during a visit to a local truck stop and called for nationwide improvements. 

 

The drivers who spoke to the RHA noted a lack value for the money paid due to limited food options, typically fast-food chains, or sandwiches, leaving drivers with a low sense of morale. 

 

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https://www.rha.uk.net/Media/News-Blogs-and-Press-Releases/News-Updates/Detail/articleid/1592 

 

The RHA handed in a petition to No10 Downing Street yesterday calling for more safe and secure parking for truckers and coach drivers. 

 

Dozens of MPs have added their voices to a campaign urging ministers to help improve roadside facilities. 

 

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/number-10-petition-mps-join-rha-push-for-better-driver-facilities 

 

The Road Haulage Association is leading calls to secure more lorry, coach parking, and improve the standard of facilities. 

 

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/rha-leads-industry-call-for-improved-driver-facilities 

 

Roads Minister, Richard Holden joined Transport Focus, the RHA and Logistics UK at an event to highlight delivering truck stop improvements for lorry drivers. 

 

Transport Focus has been surveying drivers on what they want from their rest stops. Secure parking with good toilet and washing facilities as well as food provision were the top responses. 

 

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-minister-supports-rha-drive-for-better-truck-stops 

 

The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement that they’re opening a match funding grant scheme to improve HGV driver facilities. 

 

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-funding-to-improve-truck-stops-is-welcome-but-new-facilities-are-vital