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Self Help
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AFREQUENTLY LEVELLED criticism of past Road Haulage Association conferences has concerned the triviality of many of the resolutions. This will certainly not be the case this year (see page 5). The Commercial Motor particularly welcomes the resolution proposing amendment of the Association's constitution so that the R.H.A. can indulge in trading activities so as to obtain advantages for its members from a bulk co-operative ".
It was only earlier this year that the retired North Western Licensing Authority, Mr. F. Williamson, urged such a move on the R.H.A. during a discussion (our issue of April 19) about current haulage problems. He was speaking particularly of co-operative maintenance for small operators, and another speaker in the same discussion, Mr. W. Farnorth (R.H.A. North Western (Western) area secretary) welcomed the suggestion. Over the years The Commercial Motor has propounded the same view.
Particularly with Socialist pressures mounting it is essential for hauliers to show a united front to the world. What better front is there than one displaying strength of size through co-operative working on such matters as maintenance, traffic and drivers' accommodation?
The haulage industry is being presented with a great chance. It must not slip by for want of prosecution. Such an action, if the resolution is carried, will do more to further the public image of road transport than the most expensive publicity campaign.