Roadway – The Podcast

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith is joined by Paul Sanders from Allports APN to discuss the key pressures facing UK road transport and logistics operators and what can be done to support the sector through a period of significant change. The conversation explores the impact of rising fuel costs, economic uncertainty and global instability on transport businesses, examining h...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith is joined by Andy Miles, Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, Allison Kemp, Senior Warden and member of the Administration Committee, and Vincent Digman, Junior Warden and Business Performance & Transport Group Manager at the City of London, to discuss the heritage, relevance and future of one of the City of London’s historic Liver...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith speaks with Carl Hughes, Managing Director of Hughes Driver Training, about the future of HGV driver training and the workforce challenges facing the logistics sector. The discussion explores the ongoing driver shortage, barriers preventing new entrants from joining the industry, and the importance of creating clear and accessible career path...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith speaks with Hannah Harper, HR Advisor at RHA, about the importance of culture, leadership, and putting people at the heart of a modern transport organisation. The discussion explores how a strong organisational culture supports both employees and members, and how leadership continues to evolve in a fast-moving and operationally focused sector...

In this episode of Roadway, host Richard Smith is joined by Liam Chatfield from RHA Insurance to explore the changing insurance landscape facing road transport and logistics operators. With rising operational costs, increasing claims values, vehicle theft, and the transition towards electric and alternatively fuelled vehicles, insurance is becoming more than just a compliance necessity — it is a v...

In this episode of Roadway, host Richard Smith explores one of the biggest challenges facing the transport and logistics sector today — how operators can secure the right finance to build resilience, support growth and prepare for the future. With rising costs, margin pressures and increasing investment demands, access to the right funding has never been more important. From managing cash flow to...

In this episode of Roadway, host Richard Smith explores one of the biggest challenges facing the transport and logistics sector today — how we bring different generations together to build a stronger, future-ready workforce. With nearly half of the UK transport workforce now over 45 and many experienced professionals approaching retirement, the industry faces an urgent need to attract new talent w...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith speaks with Dr Grant Charlesworth-Jones of D4 Drivers and Sally Gilson, Skills Policy Lead at RHA, about the growing importance of driver health across the road transport sector. The discussion explores the physical and mental health challenges facing drivers today, the adequacy of current medical standards, and why a more proactive approach...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith speaks with Paul Abbott about his first-hand experience of managing a major ransomware attack and the lasting lessons it offers for business leaders today. Drawing on real events, the discussion explores how the attack happened, the immediate impact on operations and people, and what it takes to stabilise and recover a business under pressure...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, we sit down with Paul Allera, Technical Director at the Road Haulage Association, for a fascinating conversation spanning more than five decades in road transport. Paul reflects on his career across the industry and his time at the RHA, sharing how the sector has evolved through technology, regulation and changing operational demands. From fleet management...

Driving Digital – The RHA Exchange Partnership Explained In this episode, host Richard Smith is joined by John Lucy, Scott Robertson, and Craig from HaulageHub to explore the RHA Exchange partnership and what it means for members. They discuss why now is a turning point for digital adoption in haulage, how the Exchange was built around member needs, and how a trusted, verified platform can help op...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, host Richard Smith explores the evolving role of trade associations and the leadership challenges facing membership organisations in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment. Richard is joined by Tim Doggett, Julia Garvey, and Harry Shackleton, members of the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Board. Together, they reflect on their professional jou...

In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, host Richard Smith explores one of the most pressing challenges facing the road transport and logistics sector today: the growing skills gap. From driver shortages to technician training, the industry is under increasing pressure to attract, train, and retain the workforce it needs to keep the UK moving. Richard is joined by Kevin Birch, Managing Director...

Uncertainty. Pressure. Progress. In the latest episode of Roadway – The Podcast, I’m joined by James Lean from Barclays to unpack the findings of their newly released Logistics Confidence Index — and what it really means for the road transport sector. The Index has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, yet resilience remains a defining feature across the industry. We explore why that is, and how...

In this first episode of Roadway – The Podcast, RHA Managing Director Richard Smith speaks with Steven Meyerhoff of legal firm Backhouse Jones and Abby Harnwell,  Finance Director at the RHA joins the conversation about one of the most significant legal battles in UK road transport - the Truck Cartel Claim. Together, they unpack how major truck manufacturers were fined billions for price-fixing, w...

Welcome to  Roadway – The Podcast, a new series exploring the people, progress and policies shaping the road transport sector. From the driver shortage to infrastructure, net zero to regulation, we’ll be speaking with those driving change and those navigating it. You’ll hear from operators, experts and industry leaders across haulage, logistics, coach and van — bringing clear insight into the chal...