The RHA and its subsidiary, RHA Used Trucks Limited (“RUTL”), have been authorised by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to bring the only collective claim on behalf of haulage operators in the UK against the truck manufacturers involved in the Truck Cartel. Please read the official so-called “Rule 81 Notice” about the claim here.
Open to any company, firm, or person who purchased or leased a new truck between 17 January 1997 and 31 January 2014 or a used truck between 17 January 1997 and 31 January 2015. The RHA is acting on behalf of operators who purchased or leased new trucks and RUTL is acting on behalf of operators who purchased or leased used trucks.
No cost to join the collective claim
No need to be an RHA member
The European truck manufacturers have admitted that they were guilty of a serious violation of EU competition rules and were fined over £3.4bn. We believe that you paid too much for trucks you purchased or leased during the cartel and for a period afterwards and that you are entitled to compensation.
Broadly speaking, you are entitled to claim for the difference between what you paid for your trucks and what you would have paid if the cartel had not existed.
As the trade body dedicated to the road transport industry, the RHA believes that it is incumbent on it to lead the legal action against the truck manufacturers. You do not need to be a member of the RHA to join the collective claim.
Read the official notice (the Rule 81 Notice) providing an overview of the RHA’s collective claim and details on how to opt-in
Read our Claim Summary which explains in plain English the structure of the Truck Cartel legal action.
On the 19th July 2016 the European Commission issued a press release confirming the existence of a cartel among European truck manufacturers
Watch an informative Q&A session with Richard Smith and Steven Meyerhoff from Backhouse Jones Solicitors, providing an update on the Road Haulage Association (RHA) Truck Cartel Legal Action.
Following the granting of the Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) by the Competition Appeal Tribunal, we can now seek compensation for operators, including the 18,000+ who have already signed up.
Learn more about the next steps in the case and what you need to do to be part of the claim before the deadline on December 31st. This is a crucial opportunity to stay informed and ensure you don't miss out on potential compensation.
Joining the group offers operators the best chance to maximize compensation for losses suffered.
If you would like to stay updated on the claim and join future webinars.
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