Roadway – The Podcast

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, what it means for UK hauliers, and h...

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 operators can plan ahead despite m...

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 of TRS Ltd and delivery partner for...

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 journeys, what effective assoc...

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 operators reduce empty miles, improve...

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 to simulator training, he offers f...