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Information Services
The RMH provides its members with a series of informational services. These include:
The RMH is the “voice of trucking in Virginia,” making itself heard in the General Assembly and working with the American Trucking Associations in the halls of Congress. On many occasions, the RMH is the only road block that stands in the way of increased taxation and burdensome regulations. Not only does RMH lobby for trucking interests, it helps elect pro-trucking candidates through campaign contributions from its political action committee – the Truckers PAC of Virginia.
The RMH represents the industry on issues and problems before all governmental agencies and regulatory bodies dealing with truck transportation at local, state and national levels. With its years of experience, the RMH staff has the contacts within state agencies to get
The RMH’s experienced staff is oftentimes involved in the writing of trucking laws and regulations. Members receive access to their expertise and compliance assistance.
Through its Safety Management Council, the RMH conducts a number of safety initiatives in cooperation with all governmental and safety agencies to reduce highway and traffic losses and to improve the public’s perception and acceptance of the trucking industry. These include quarterly meetings, an annual conference, safety award programs, the Virginia Truck Driving Championships, Safety Breaks, and No-Zone programs.
The RMH’s public relations activity benefits every truck operator by providing information and facts that foster a better public understanding of the trucking industry. The constant goal is to assure an even better climate for the truck operator and industry in Virginia.
Each RMH Associate Member gets a free listing in the RMH Buyer’s Guide. This directory lists companies that supply products, equipment or services to the trucking industry in Virginia and have taken an active role in supporting Virginia’s trucking industry by becoming a RMH member. The Buyer’s Guide is published as part of our annual magazine as well as on our web site and is accessible to all truck operators in Virginia.
In conjunction with other affiliated organizations and service providers, the RMH sponsors a variety of training programs and instruction courses to improve safety and compliance, enhance employee performance and efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
By combining the group purchasing power of our members, the RMH is able to develop and offer excellent cost-effective, value-added benefits, services and products, including :