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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is bringing a class action against a number of truck makers accusing then of operating as a cartel and fixing prices of their vehicles sold to end users
UK hauliers have until 14 February to register for a class action being brought by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT).
The CAT authorised the RHA to act on behalf of the industry to seek compensation for losses suffered as a result of the unlawful conduct of the truck manufacturers.
The claim is being brought as an opt in class action, which means that anyone who is eligible must opt in, in order to be eligible for compensation if it is awarded.
Eligible claimants must register their interests via: www.truckcartellegalaction.com before 14 February 2025 to ensure that the opt in process can be completed by the 28 February 2025 deadline.
Those eligible to opt in include companies, firms and individuals who purchased or leased new and used trucks of six tonnes and over, registered in the UK between 17 January 1997 and 31 January 2014 for new trucks and 17 January 1997 and 31 January 2015 for used trucks.
Personal representatives of the estate of any person falling within the class who died on or after 17 July 2018 can also opt in.
UK truck operators can start the opt in process here: www.truckcartellegalaction.com
Richard Smith, managing director of the RHA said: “We urge those who are eligible to opt in to the legal action, so that they can access compensation if it is awarded by the Tribunal.
“The RHA is dedicated to the interests of the road haulage sector, and we are proud to be bringing this claim in order to secure compensation for companies and individuals and to deter cartelist behaviour and poor corporate governance in our industry.”
The claim is being brought against a number of companies within the MAN, DAF and Iveco groups of companies, but the claim covers all makes of trucks, not just those manufactured by these companies.
