The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector.

Road freight, coach and van operators play a vital role in Scotland’s economy, supporting industries including agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, whisky production, construction and renewable energy.

The manifesto (pictured with Martin Reid, Policy Director for the Road Haulage Association with the Driving Scotland document in the Scottish Parliament) calls for action on workforce skills, road infrastructure, secure driver facilities, the transition to decarbonised commercial vehicles and support for the coach sector.

It has been launched at the RHA’s Parliamentary Exhibition currently taking place at Holyrood, where the RHA is engaging  with MSPs and stakeholders.

In the Scottish Parliament, the RHA will highlight a number of key policy priorities from the manifesto, including accelerating investment in Scotland’s trunk road network, supporting the adoption of lower-carbon fuels such as HVO, and improving secure parking provision to tackle freight crime and support driver welfare.

The publication comes ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May 2026.

Richard Smith, Managing Director of the RHA, said:

“Road transport is essential to Scotland’s economy and to communities across the country. Our manifesto sets out practical priorities that will help operators invest with confidence, support jobs and keep Scotland’s supply chains moving.”

(Picture: Road Haulage Association)