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Amsterdam, and showed what the UK heavy transport
industry can achieve.”
● Peter Dougan, Director, Traffco: “As one of Europe’s
leading specialist trailer manufacturer’s, Faymonville
Trailers were delighted to be part of the HTA 30th
anniversary yearbook, a fantastic publication with some
excellent pictures, articles and news feeds. Well done
Nimble Media for a first-class presentation and thank
you to the HTA for their tiresome work on behalf of the
Heavy Haulage industry." ■
● To find out more about joining the HTA and the
benefits it can offer, call Andy or Vicky on 01780 432930.
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The Heavy Transport Association is
celebrating its 30th anniversary this year
and has published a yearbook to mark it
Images: 30th Anniversary HTA Year Book
By Author’s name
The yearbook includes
impressive imagery
showcasing the oversized
loads that HTA members
spend all day, every
day, moving
WHEN A SMALL group of hauliers came together in
1983 with the common aim of bringing clarity to the rules
and regulations that governed their industry, as well as
promoting best practice, many would not have envisaged
that they would still be going strong 30 years later
The Heavy Transport Association (HTA) is the only
specialist trade association for the heavy/abnormal load
industry. Examples of members include, but are not
limited to, abnormal load hauliers, truck and trailer
manufacturers, route surveyors, permit agents, consultants,
abnormal load escorters, ferry owners and infrastructure
owners and managers. As a result of this wide-ranging
group, HTA members are consequently a highly specialist
group of operators with very different needs to other
sectors of the transportation industry.
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members spend all day, every day, moving.
It is a must-read for those with an interest in the heavy
haulage and transportation sector, and has quickly
become recognised as the ‘bible of the industry’.
● John Comer, Product Manager UK and Ireland, Volvo
Trucks: “The HTA Heavy Transport year book gives the
industry an easy reference source to see the latest
developmentsin this sector from trailer and truck
manufacturers such as Volvo, as a reference it also provides
very importantupdates on key legislative issues that affect
the industry, for example Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
The book is supported by excellent pictures and stories
which generates a lot of general interest in this sector.”
● David Collett, MD, Collett & Sons; “As a committee
member for the HTA and president of ESTA [European
association of abnormal road transport and mobile
cranes], I found the yearbook a great reference tool. It
offers a comprehensive review on all aspects of the
association’s work, a great illustration of our industry’s
expertise and shows just what our members are capable
of. In May, a copy was presented to each attendee of the
ESTA annual awards of excellence dinner, held in
Win a copy of the yearbook
We have got five copies of the 30th anniversary HTA year book to give away. To
be in with a chance of winning, just answer this question:
What is Mercerdes-Benz’s new heavy haulage tractor called?
A: SLT
B: SLK
C: CLS
● Email your answer to: [email protected] with ‘HTA’ is the subject
line and please include your name and address.
● Alternatively copies of the book can be purchased directly from the publisher at
a cost of £15.00 + P&P. To order your copy please call 0845 1 700 300. It is also
available on Amazon. Visit www.amazon.co.uk.
“The work undertaken by HTA members ensure that
petrochemical plants, wind turbines, Olympic stadia,
McDonald's restaurants, shopping centres, highways and
bridges and power stations are built and that vast
engineering equipment is moved safely and reliably to its
destination," says HTA chairman John Rodell.
“The professionalism of our members ensures that
these movements are planned and executed on time with
public safety paramount in our minds. We are the true
professionals of heavy haulage.”
Anniversary yearbook
The HTA has published an anniversary year book as part
of its 30th birthday celebrations. The full-colour, 192-page
publication illustrates memories of key moments, contains
a timeline charting the HTA’s development, includes
information on road transport law, the introduction of
industry qualifications and comprehensive features on
members, manufacturers and the global supply chain.
The general and specialised operation section features
a round-up of some inspiring and remarkable movements
from across the industry. Each includes impressive
imagery showcasing the oversized loads that HTA
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