The Road Haulage Modernisation Fund

Newsletters

Back copies that describe projects supported by the Fund.

Letter to Road Haulage Forum Members

Letter to Road Haulage Forum members about the In House Policy Consultancy review of the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund schemes and future funding of some of these schemes.

Published:

16 August 2005

Review of the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund

An evaluation report by the Department of Transport's In House Policy Consultancy Division on the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund schemes.

Published:

16 August 2005

Modernising Operator Scheme

A scheme that ended in 2004 aimed at operators with road transport vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

Published:

16 August 2005

Truck driver training simulator

Help to save fuel, reduce transmission and break wear, reduce accidents and reduce driver stress.

Published:

16 August 2005

Respect for people

A scheme to improve lorry driver retention, recruitment and development.

Published:

16 August 2005

Careers in Logistics

Information about the success of a DfT sponsored careers web site for the logistics industry.

Published:

16 August 2005

Last update:

11 August 2008

Logistics Skills Award

Aims to recruit trainee drivers from the over 25-year-olds, women and ethnic minorities.

Published:

16 August 2005

Young Drivers Scheme

Helps companies recruit trainees between the ages of 16 and 21.

Published:

16 August 2005

Protecting employer investment in training

Invest in training and reduce legal costs.

Published:

16 August 2005

Driver development training

A project to help embed driver development training into normal business practice. This is achieved by local training providers creating a training market by promoting and delivering training to an industry recognised standard.

Published:

16 August 2005

Fuel economy advisors

A project to encourage more fuel efficient operations using regional seminars and site specific advice. Applying a range of techniques can save up to 6% of the annual fuel bill.

Published:

24 November 2005