In a sector as essential — and as stretched — as road haulage and coach operations, the need for accessible, high-impact training has never been more urgent. That’s why the Road Haulage Association (RHA), in partnership with TRS Training, is proud to unveil RHA Skills — a transformative new service that opens the door to funded training and career development across the UK.

Free Expert Support for Skills, Training and Funding

At the heart of RHA Skills is a fully funded Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service — a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to helping businesses and individuals navigate the often-complex world of training opportunities and government-funded programmes.

Whether you’re an operator looking to upskill your drivers, a warehouse seeking to train supervisors, or a logistics SME with ambitions to grow, our team offers free, impartial advice to help you identify:

· The right training pathways based on your staff’s roles and business needs

· What funding is available — including apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, and sustainability training

· How to apply and get started, quickly and confidently

In short: you tell us what skills you need — we help you access them, without cost.

Why Now? Because the Industry Needs Us

RHA Skills was designed in direct response to the workforce challenges our sector faces every day:

· Unfilled vacancies and skills shortages

· Training budgets under pressure

· Barriers to entry for young people and underrepresented groups

This service isn’t just for members — it’s open to the entire industry, and it’s built to ensure no one is left behind, regardless of company size or location. From Inverness to Ipswich, we’re ready to support you.

A National Network, A Sector-Wide Mission

With RHA’s trusted industry insight and TRS’s deep expertise in apprenticeships and workforce development, RHA Skills connects you to:

· Approved providers across the UK

· Specialist courses — from LGV driver apprenticeships to Transport Manager CPC and On Demand eLearning

· Skills development plans tailored to your operations, with funding where available

And it’s not just about ticking boxes. It’s about building teams who stay, through meaningful investment in their careers — often without a penny spent upfront.

What Does It Cost? Nothing. Just Call.

This is a no-cost, no-obligation service. Our team is here to guide, not to sell. A simple call to RHA Skills can unlock routes to:

· Boost staff loyalty and retention

· Solve compliance gaps affordably

· Grow the skills your business depends on — and do it sustainably

“No matter where you live in the UK, you should have access to the funding, training, and pathways you need to grow – whether you’re a vehicle operator in Inverness or a driver in Cardiff. That is what RHA Skills is about.”

Book Your Free Skills Audit Today

To learn more or to book your free skills audit, contact us on 0800 080 3017.

Together, we can drive forward the next generation of logistics excellence — powered by access, equity and opportunity.