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RNA warns Labour on nationalisation
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And in tones calculated to send shivers down operators' backs, he added: "That would be a bureaucratic nightmare to rival even the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre at Swansea.'
The RHA describes the Labour proposals, which could form part of its manifesto if Conference is later given that responsibility, as "confiscation and coercion" which could have unpredictable, but disastrous results on the industry.
While he said that operators are concerned about the consequences of such a move, he did point out that it would be premature to take any large scale action now.
"Our prime responsibility is to draw the public's attention to the great and tragic folly of going on with this proposal," he added.
The Freight Transport Association said this week that it has never been in favour of nationalisation in road haulage, and said that the present private enterprise system is efficient and meets the needs of industry.
A spokesman told CM that the nationalisation proposals were an irrelevance which would lead to a deterioration in the standard of service offered.