
The Road Haulage Association Ltd

Information about The Road Haulage Association Ltd
EH48 2EY, Bathgate
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-18h
- tuesday: 7h-18h
- wednesday: 7h-18h
- thursday: 7h-18h
- friday: 7h-18h
- saturday: (closed)
Our training courses are some of the most respected transport and logistics courses in the UK, ranging from driver licence training, to dangerous goods training, first aid and refresher courses. We offer or fully bespoke courses to meet the needs of individual organisations and can deliver modern apprenticeships to help recruit new talent or upskill the existing workforce.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about The Road Haulage Association Ltd:
The Road Haulage Association Ltd in the United Kingdom offers exemplary training services for individuals seeking their HGV licenses. With a dedicated team of instructors like Sean, Colin, and Alan, many clients have praised the thoroughness and expertise provided, often achieving their licenses on the first attempt.
Customers appreciate the personalized approach and the friendly atmosphere, highlighting the instructors' patience and ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Several reviews commend the supportive office staff, ensuring a seamless training experience.
- Personalized and comprehensive training courses.
- Experienced and friendly instructors.
- High first-time pass rates reported by trainees.
However, some reviews have raised concerns about customer service responsiveness regarding refunds. While overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, potential clients are encouraged to be proactive in their communications for a smoother experience.
Overall, RHA Bathgate stands out as a premier choice for HGV training, with numerous satisfied students ready to recommend their services to others.
The Road Haulage Association Ltd: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Brilliant place folk there go above and beyond especially my instructor Colin making it enjoyable came on recommendation didn't disappoint
Fantastic experience: I participated in the ADR Course with Barry Scott. I had never done anything with Lorries before and was very nervous about the course. However there was no need as Barry done a brilliant job of breaking down the vast amount of information in the module and making it very easy to absorb and understand. Also all other member of the staff were very friendly and helpful to any questions I had. Thank you for the experience if I could give extra stars I would ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fantastic experience: Passed class 1 first time, great training provider. Sean was my instructor he explained everything thoroughly and to detail, calmed me for test as was nervous, would highly recommend, RHA and especially Sean
Fantastic experience: Great training provider for my class 1. Passed first time thanks to the excellent trainer Sean Patterson.
Fantastic experience: I completed my HGV Training at RHA and had Alan as my instructor, he was a fantastic instructor and told me everything I needed to pass my test, the other guys also in the building gave me tips and were all welcoming. RHA is the best place u could do your hgv driving. Get yourself booked in and go here.
Hi Dylan, thanks for your review and Congratulations on passing your test. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Excellent training provided for tests, no hassle and friendly staff, especially from the training tram Alan, Colin and Barry !
Hi Scott, thanks for the review, we are glad you enjoyed your time with the RHA. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Couldn't ask for a better team to train with a massive thank you to Sean and Colin for all there help and patience preparing me for my CE test i would definitely recommend RHA bathgate to anyone looking to enhance there skills whether is be DCPC, Driving,ADR or TM-CPC we use RHA bathgate for all the above and im my opinion the team are the best in the business
Hi Lee, thank you for the review and your kind words, congratulations on passing your test. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Spent two days with Sean on a driver assessor course. Sean had us engaged right from the start. This was a really in depth course put across in a way that it really sinks in. It gave us the opportunity to tap into Sean's extensive knowlege base where he had an answer for all our questions. Would highly recommend RHA thanks to Sean for an excellent learning experience
Hi Thomas, thanks for the review, we are really glad you enjoyed your training with Sean. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Recently trained with Sean Patterson on my C +E straight from car and he was fantastic resulting in a first time pass. Cannot recommend highly enough! Thanks Sean
Thanks for your review Kenny, we are glad you enjoyed your training, and congratulations on passing your test. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Just recently passed my class one license, I couldn’t have done it without Sean, fantastic instructor helped me with things I was not so good at and made me into a better driver, can’t thank you guys enough.
Well done on passing your tests, and thank you for the review. Chelsea Elliott - Head of L&D
Fantastic experience: Massive thanks to Alan & my resit instructor Sean who identified my faults & corrected them, he is the main man & a big thanks to Sean for getting me through & a thanks to all the RHA staff
Hi Reece, thanks for your review and well done on passing your test. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Great course run by Sean. Many thanks
Thank you for your review Andrew.
Fantastic experience: Good day, I learned a lot from the course!
Thanks for your review Matthew, we are pleased you enjoyed the course.
Fantastic experience: Huge thanks to RHA Bathgate for helping me through my class 2 last week. I had Alan as my instructor and cant speak highly enough of him and the rest of the staff. His patience and knowledge helped me through it.
Hi Jake, congratulations on passing your test, thank you for your review.
Fantastic experience: I have just completed my training with RHA Bathgate I had Sean as a trainer and the amount of information given was valuable on me achieving my goal I must say all the trainers we meet were brilliant and shared lots of encouragement to me I would recommend RHA highly to anyone wishing to pass in the future Thanks again Sean and the staff at RHA Bathgate Regards Craig Stevenson
H Craig, thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your course.
Fantastic experience: I’ve just had a fantastic training experience at the RHA in Bathgate with my main instructor Sean Paterson who was an amazing instructor and also an absolute gentleman of a man. At the start of the week, I wouldn’t have believed it was possible to put an artic lorry where he wanted me to put it but he proved me wrong then he loved the fact he was right and I was wrong. The day before my test Sean was on holiday so we had a lesson with Colin who also was great, he even stayed back late for me as I wanted to do an extra wee run which was really great of him. Thanks to both of these guys I passed my test first time. I can’t thank the guys and the RHA enough and also to David and Julia for making it all so smooth and stress free for me. Many thanks Gary Robertson
Hi Gary, thanks for your review, we are pleased you had a great experience and congratulations on passing your test.
Fantastic experience: I started with RHA on the 30th of September. I am delighted to say I have passed my class 1 Hgv licence and I couldn’t have done it without Sean! Sean took the time to explain everything to me in fine detail, not just “this is what you do and that’s it” more of why drivers do things the way they do. His knowledge and experience alongside his patience got me the pass. I cannot forget Colin also! Colin took what I had learned from Sean and boosted it further! He took what Sean had taught me and fine tuned it to get the almost flawless pass! I cannot recommend these guys enough for there knowledge, patience, experience and charismatic ability to make learning so fun and enjoyable Without these guys I wouldn’t have been able to pass. So thank you so much! Thank you so much RHA and especially Sean and Colin!
Hi Umar, thank you for the review and your kind words for Sean and Colin, congratulations on your pass. Chelsea Elliott - Head of L&D
Fantastic experience: My time spent training with RHA has been fantastic, Alan was an exceptional trainer and very quickly helped me become comfortable with driving and positioning myself on the road, I would highly recommend RHA to anyone looking for training. 10/10 couldn't ask for better
Hi Josh, thank you for the review, congratulations on passing your test. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Bathgate for everything to get me through my CE both colin and Sean for the first class instruction
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your review, Congratulations on passing your test. Lisa Gilfillan, Senior Training Co-ordinator
Fantastic experience: I would like to thank RHA in my development as done my ADR today. A massive shout out to my colleague and my Instructor Barry for his hard work this week dealing with me personally. What a great job Barry very formative and patient.
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the course.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic course instructor barry scott was brilliant Fantastic staff if I need more training definitely it will be with rha
Hi William, we are glad you enjoyed your ADR course, hope to see you again in the future for any training requirements. Have a great weekend.
Fantastic experience: Just wanted to leave a review for the great training sessions that Sean provided. His expertise and knowledge on being a driving accessor has been invaluable in helping me understand and apply what it takes to be a good accessor Seans enthusiasm and positive attitude has made the experience enjoyable and engaging at the same time ....Thanks Sean for a great experience
Thank you for your feedback Neil.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class one test today. Absolutely delighted to have passed. Massive thanks to both instructors Colin and Sean for their patience and commitment to getting me through the test in such a short time. Also a shout out to the office staff for the seamless process in getting everything sorted.
Hi Martin, thanks for your review, congratulations on passing your test today.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class one this afternoon, very happy with it special thanks to my instructor Collin, along with all guys working at Bathgate , Fantastic atmosphere , very knowledgeable people any instructor you will land with you will be happy Barry Sean David Collin Had pleasure to get pointers from all those guys Highly recommend
Thank you for your review Jakub.
Fantastic experience: Big thanks to RHA Bathgate for getting me through my class 2. I had Sean as my instructor and he was brilliant from start to finish. Top class instructor by far. I travelled from Wallsend Newcastle and well worth it. The girls in office were also fantastic. Thank you Sean
Hi Tom, thanks for your review, congratulations on passing your test, i am pleased you enjoyed your training and thanks for using the RHA. Chelsea Elliott, Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Went on the cpc course and assessor Sean Paterson was brilliant very informative and we had a great session
Thanks for your review Edward, we are glad you had an enjoyable course.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 1, my instructor sean was brilliant very clear instructions and all round nice guy took time out of his day to explain everything you need to pass he gets you relaxed and ready.
Congratulations on passing your test, and thank you for your review.
Fantastic experience: Done my apprenticeship with RHA, i had 3 instructors in the week all top guys with a wealth of knowledge. I would like to give a special thanks to Sean and Colin for their continued support and belief top guys.
Hi Shaun, thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your test.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 1 today with rha bathgate. Had Sean as my instructor and he was brilliant from day one. Had me relaxed he deserves 5 star. Thanks to the girls in reception also.
Congratulations on your pass, thank you for the review.
Fantastic experience: Recently passed my driver assessor course. Instructor Sean was great. Explained everything clearly and made me fully understand my responsibilities. Highly recommended.
Hi Robert, thanks for your review and thank you for choosing the RHA.
Fantastic experience: Had the pleasure of sitting my class 1 with RHA. Went straight to Class 1 from my car licence. Had the pleasure of Colin and Sean taking my lessons. Their professionalism was second to none their knowledge and guidance was superb!! The girls in the office were superb aswell, in keeping in contact and arranging theory tests and all the paperwork side of things. All in all what a experience Thanks RHA. David.
Hi David, thanks for your review, congratulations on passing your test.
Fantastic experience: Thanks for CE Licence upgrade i couldnt have done it without Sean’s help cant recommened him enough hes the man. From Joseph (the maryhill rocket)
Thanks for your review Joseph and congratulations.
Fantastic experience: Done my class one with RHA with sean my instructor and completed my mod 4 today. Sean and Alan top trainers and had colin for a day also. Big thanks to all staff at rha 5*****.
Congratulations on passing your test, thanks for the review.
Fantastic experience: Passed my test on the 18th of April. Had a great experience, Sean was my trainer and got me relaxed from day one. Fantastic trainer and great attitude. 5 stars also done my module 4 training with Alan,knowledgeable and well presented,top guys
Thanks for your review Kevin and congratulations!
Fantastic experience: I would like to personally thanks Sean for giving me the confidence and getting me through my heavy goods. He’s an outstanding trainer and a down to earth guy. Cannot thank him enough. And to all the team at RHA a huge thank you for always making me feel welcome and getting me through the big day. And a big thanks to Colin who got me through my refresher day.
Congratulations Andrew! thanks for your review.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my HGV Class 2 today with RHA. Had a great experience throughout the training. My instructor sean was a massive help and couldnt recommend him highly enough..and also thanks to the ladies in the office who were always polite and helpful.
Congratulations on passing your test Robert, hopefully see you back for class 1 in the future.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 2 sith rha- absolutely fantastic crew from office to instructor. My instructor Sean dealt with my confidence to build it into positive attitude he is fantastic with me. Thank you sean
Hi Steven, thanks for your review, congratulations on passing your test, hope to see you back for class 1 in the future.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 1 with Rha in Bathgate. I really can't thank them enough, the office staff were great and welcoming, also my training with Alan and then Sean. Sean really pushed me to get the best out of me, he's a credit to RHA, 5 stars!
Congratulation on passing your test Glenn.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 today Sean and Alan exelent instructor's both really put my mind at ease as I was very nervous whole team at rha very good and look after you when your there.
Congratulations on passing your test.
Fantastic experience: Just recently passed my class 2 with the RHA, Colin my instructor was a great guy and a great instructor, and always on hand to guide and advise me. Always made me feel at ease and got a bit of banter inbetween driving which was good. One of the other instructors Sean was always giving me tips etc too, another great guy too. All in all RHA from the office staff to instructors where superb, I will be looking to do my class 1 with them next. Highly recommend them to anyone wanting HGV training. Thanks again guys.
Hi Shaun, thanks for your review, and congratulations on your pass.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class one huge thanks to Collin and Sean for guiding me brilliant guys very good at what they do could not recommend enough.
Hi Andrew, thanks for your review and congratulations.
Fantastic experience: Thank you road haulage snd sean my instructor as i passed class 1 sean was brilliant instructor
Hi Audrius, thanks for your review and congratulations.
Fantastic experience: Done my training for class 2 and sat my test today and passed all thanks to help of Alan for pushing my driving ability and also Colin had myself for a day aswell .Having another persons view on my driving I would say helped me pass and advice from Sean was key to passing.
Hi Kristopher, thanks for your review, congratulations on your pass!
Fantastic experience: Passed my C1E yesterday. Big shout out to Colin, Alan and Sean for their training and encouragement. First class service all round.
Hi Stuart, thanks for your review and congratulations on your pass!
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 1 driving test today with RHA. My trainer, Sean, was amazing, his knowledge and training style helped me go from nervous driver to full confidence in time for my test. I also want to thank Alan who stepped in to help train me. Thankyou to the girls in the office, Julia and Morgan who were super helpful every step of the way. Thanks everyone at RHA!!
Hi Liam, thanks for your review and congratulations on passing your test.
Fantastic experience: Just want to thank RHA. from the office staff to the instructors . couldn't have done it without Sean's instructions. top bloke and amazing at his job.thanks again
Hi Peter, thanks for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your experience at the RHA.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant experience, passed first time thanks to the good instructors. Would recommend
Hi Connor, thank you for your review, congratulations on passing your test. Chelsea Elliott, Assistant Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Due to weather conditions we had limited time to practice for my C+E and instructor shaun in Bathgate is a professional and got me ready for my test which I passed with no faults.
Hi Szymon, congratulations on passing your test, and thank you for the review. Chelsea Elliott, Assistant Head of L&D.
Fantastic experience: Passed my C+E today. Massive thanks to everyone at the RHA, especially Sean. It was a rollercoaster of a week but he got me through it to pass first time.
Thank you for your review and congratulations on your pass!
Fantastic experience: Sean Patterson Delivered our CPC course well today 3.1.24 at the elph in Biggar . kept it Interesting I’m a driver off somewhat 44 years learned New Drivers skills today I can Now apply while doing my job … while introducing a humorous aspect to the class kept us all alert and eyes on the board… Overall one off the most interesting CPC modules I’ve ever attended …. Respect ✊ to Sean …. Thank you ….
Hi William, thank you for review , I am glad you enjoyed the course. Chelsea Elliott, Assistant Head of L&D
Fantastic experience: Just past my class 2 on Thursday passed first time all Brilliant experience and brilliant instructors.
Good Morning, congratulations on passing your test, thank you for your review, we hope to see you back for your Class 1 in the near future. Chelsea Elliott, Assistant Head of L&D
Fantastic experience: A superb training centre they have here, from the reception staff to the trainers, just completed my 5 days off learning driving for class 2 license, and today passed the actual test itself, day 1 was superb with Barry taking us through our reversing training, he was great and had us down to a tee come the assesment later that day, Barry was very informative, punctual and easy going, made me feel relaxed also which is a big thing for people feeling nervous, great service, I was then taken out on driver traing by Sean, it was all hands to the pump from first drive, nothing was missed, he was thorough with absolutelty everything, but kept you feeling comfortable and still nice and calm, Sean was easy to understand in what he was instructing us to do, he was patient and an absolute pleasure to do the training with, you got what you see with him which is great, he's straight to the point and his wealth of knowledge is worth listening to when being instructed as it helps 100%, especially on test with examiner, thanks
Hi Eddie, thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you enjoyed your time here at the RHA, congratulations on passing your test and we hope to see you back for your Class 1 in the near future. Chelsea Elliott Assistant Head of L&D
Fantastic experience: Just passed my Class 1 license first time with RHA, i had Colin as my instructor who was absolutely amazing i cant fault him at all and anyone who gets the pleasure of meeting him is extremely lucky, he makes you feel at ease from the get go with his friendly personality and makes the driving part easy by sharing his tips from all his years of experience, i couldnt have asked for a better instructor so thanks again!!! Also thanks to the girls in the office and sean who stepped in and gave me some invaluable pointers.
Hi James, thank you for your review, congratulations on passing your test.
Fantastic experience: I have just taken a 3 day hgv driver assessor course with RHA here in Newry Ireland with my Co.pany Deli Lites. My Instructor Sean From Scotland was a fantastic Instructor with a fantastic approach and leadership on driver training, his knowledge was immense and I have learned a lot in 3days. Whoever gets Sean then your in good safe hands. Thank You Sean and RHA Scotland
Good Morning Kosyo, thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your course.
Fantastic experience: Ive had a roller coaster of a time at rha but with the support of the staff and my instructor I'm delighted to say I passed my class 2 today. Special thankyou to Alan for his instructions through my training, and getting me to my next level, and thankyou to julija and the other staff for organising all my of my training dates. Great company thankyou all once again.
Good Morning Jamie, thank you for your feedback and congratulations on gaining your class 2 licence, hopefully we see you in the future for your Class 1.
Fantastic experience: Can't thank the guys at RHA for all the help I have received and especially Alan, had a couple bad days at the start thinking I'm never getting through my class 2 but after that Alan gave me all the training he could as he does with everyone amd I've successfully passed my class 2 driving test. Thanks again to everyone at RHA
Hi Anthony, thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your Class 2 Licence, hopefully we see you back in the future for your Class 1.
Fantastic experience: Had great experience with the RHA ,staff where great ,Julie and Morgan treated me well,Then my instructor Colin was outstanding and very knowledgeable Ibcouldn't ask for a beter instructor
Fantastic experience: I would like to say a massive thank you to my Instructors Sean&Alan for helping me pass my Category C in Bathgate. also a massive thank you Julija in the office for her help.
Fantastic experience: Just successfully passed my Class 2 with the RHA and can't thank them enough. From the girls in the office to Sean who trained me, it was a pleasure to do my course with them. Sean's knowledge and ability to help you understand certain situations is second to none and anyone who has the pleasure of getting him as an Instructor is in good hands. A mention also for Alan who put me through my module 4 and explained everything in depth that allowed me to pass that with ease. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Just done my class 1 and can't fault rha at all! Absolutley brilliant training program. Sean my instructor was first class can't praise him highly enough! Also alan who stepped in for one day is an amazing instructor aswell! Wouldreccomend rha to anyone going for their heavy goods
Fantastic experience: The office staff were great and very helpful and Alan was an amazing instructor.
Fantastic experience: RHA Scotland were fantastic from start to finish, from Morgan and Julija in the office to Alan who trained me on my Mod 4 CPC and Sean who was my instructor for the weeks driver training. Sean went above and beyond and made sure I was 100% ready for my test. I cannot thank them all enough for what they have done for me and would defo recommend this company
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience training with Alan, big shaun davie and the team at bathgate. The guys couldn't be more helpful if they tried, very patient and understanding in how they train people. Julia and Morgan in the office were amazing to setting up all the training. Would highly recommend people to use the rha for training, I will certainly use them again when it comes to doing my class 1. Thanks guys
Fantastic experience: Absolutely cannot recommend RHA enough. The whole team have been amazing from start to finish. Cannot thank my instructor Sean enough absolute top man and superb instructor. Big thank you to everyone once again
Fantastic experience: Just passed my CE test first time today can't thank everyone in Bathgate depot for everything you've done for me first class service Sean my instructor was absolutely brilliant from day 1 putting me aease and helping me all the way First class instructor needs a first class review
Fantastic experience: Just completed my C+E at RHA Bathgate, my instructor Sean couldn't have been more helpful with a wealth of knowledge. Morgan in office was fantastic when I had any questions, Thanks guys
Fantastic experience: Spent 5 half days training for my class 1 (C+E) with Sean as my instructor having never driven a truck before he gave me his knowledge and helped me pass 1st time. 10/10 from Sean Alan and Rha.
Fantastic experience: Spent a week with the road haulage association and had Alan as my instructor he was great full of knowledge and a good laugh keeps you right track. The examiners are nice to they chat away and put you at ease would recommend this bunch to anyone
Fantastic experience: Recently took my class 2 lessons at RHS bathgate with Sean as my instructor. Sean was knowledgeable and experienced and quickly identified my weaknesses taking time to focus on them helping me to acheive a first time pass. 10/10 highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Training with Alan has been a pleasure he has a wealth of knowledge
Positive experience: Alan and Davie wer great passedfirst time doing my cat CE but could be better corespondace from office thanks guys.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 first time with the guidance of instructor Alan who pushed me hard and helped me achieve my pass, couldn't fault him!
Fantastic experience: Passed HGV first time, training was with Instructor Alan great guy couldn't fault them
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 2 test today. Been trained by David and Alan. Well pleased with their teaching thank u guys again! Thank u RHA!
Fantastic experience: Would like to thank Alan at RHA Bathgate for helping me to loose 35 years of bad driving habits and got me well prepared for passing my class 2 again thanks Alan top instructor
Fantastic experience: Excellent training facilities with 5 star instructors and admin staff Who excel in their training , can't praise them enough..
Fantastic experience: Attended a course at RHA Bathgate, very pleased with the quality of training provided.
Fantastic experience: Good quality training provided
Negative experience: at first contact they seemed brilliant willing to help, but then the law changed and they couldnt provide me the service i was looking for as im still awaiting my driving license coming back i wanted to just change to class 1, asked them for a refund of the monies paid to them, and then the fun began, ive had to constantly chase them for the past 2 weeks and still havent recieved my refund so much so ive had to escilate it with my bank as its now fraud "failling to provide a service" that ive paid for and failing to return my money to me. i tried countless times to contact the office to be given excuse after excuse. do not use this company at all and will most definately letting everyone i know not to go near them
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