R.H.A. URGES TIGHTER CONTROL FOR TIR
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THE Road Haulage Association is I urging the IRLI to ensure that member associations issue TIR camels only in respect of vehicles registered in their own countries. The R.H.A. considers that so long as member associations control the camels in this way there is some guarantee that the issuing association has knowledge of the status and integrity of the haulier, but there cannot be any such -guarantee where Dutch and Belgian associations, for example, issue carnets to British hauliers in respect of vehicles registered in Great Britain.
At present it appears that in some cases Continental associations are issuing carnets in respect of trailers owned by British carriers who have not been approved by the R.H.A. for TIR purposes. This constitutes a definite weakening of .the chain of control and is also contrary to the terms of the Deed of Engagement issued by IRU.
This matter is likely to be raised at the next meeting of the TIR Group of Experts of tRU which will take place in Geneva on February 18. Among other major items to be discussed are the introduction of 4-volets carnets, the application of TIR to certain categories of containers and the position of road/rail trailers. The R.H.A. and Traders Road Transport Association will be jointly represented by Mr. R. H. lnsoll.