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Whilst we are monitoring trends , we ’ re not currently at the stage of looking into battery or alternative fuel powered vehicles in the short-term future . The nature of our work and the distances we travel dictate the types of vehicles we need , and to get the payload and range we require , we must focus on the most efficient trucks capable of meeting our needs . That ’ s not to say that we ’ re not open to new technology ; over the next four-to-five years , we ’ ll look to incorporate hydrogen powered technology into our vehicles , hopefully with an operational range comparable to diesel trucks . There ’ s a long way to go yet ,” he explains , “ and there ’ s a lot of developments still to be made and particularly within the UK .”
Sharing best practice
On a more personal note , Tim goes on to share his invitation to join the Road Haulage Association ( RHA ) board of directors . “ In 2018 I was invited on the regional council for the RHA in the South and East of England , and through this I was approached in 2022 to join the board ,” he shares . “ The RHA is a member-driven business and chooses to have people from its membership as part of the board to guide and steer them in line with what the members need . There are three members of the executive team and up to three representatives from each region on the board .
“ After sitting on the board for two years , I was nominated to the role of Vice Chairman in early 2024 and have been officially fulfilling these duties since July . I was also appointed to the role of Chair for the South and Eastern region at the same time . With almost 38 years ’ experience working mainly in the container industry , being part of the RHA enables me to understand the common issues we are all facing across the wider transport community and to share ideas and best practice with others . I am proud to be part of an organization that can
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