Welcome to Roadway – The Podcast, the voice of the UK road transport industry.
Produced by the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the podcast tackles the topics that matter most to hauliers, coach operators, and logistics professionals.
Hosted by RHA Managing Director Richard Smith, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading figures, policy experts, and industry partners — offering trusted insights, analysis, and stories from across the sector.
Whether you’re behind the wheel, in the office, or managing a fleet, Roadway keeps you connected to the issues shaping the future of road transport.
Roadway – The Podcast: Episode 25 Fuel, Risk and the Road Ahead: What Operators Need to Know
Fuel, Risk and the Road Ahead: What Operators Need to Know
In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, RHA Managing Director Richard Smith is joined by Paul Holland, Managing Director of Corpay's UK Vehicle Payments business, including Keyfuels and Allstar, to explore the challenges facing fuel markets, diesel supply risks and the future of alternative fuels.
The conversation looks at the factors influencing oil and diesel prices, including global supply and demand, market volatility and what the oil futures market can tell operators about expectations for the months ahead.
Richard and Paul discuss the impact of geopolitical instability in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, and what potential disruption to global energy supplies could mean for UK road transport businesses.
The episode also explores how operators can manage fuel costs, strengthen resilience and prepare for uncertainty, while balancing immediate commercial pressures with longer-term sustainability ambitions.
Looking to the future, the discussion considers the role of alternative fuels, the challenges of infrastructure and investment, and what is needed to ensure the transition to lower-emission vehicles remains commercially viable.
This episode provides practical insight into managing fuel market risks, preparing for future challenges and supporting a more resilient and sustainable road transport industry.
Key Themes
Oil and diesel prices and market volatility
Understanding the oil futures market
Geopolitical risks and the Strait of Hormuz
Diesel supply and fuel security
Managing fuel costs and business resilience
Sustainability and alternative fuels
Infrastructure and investment challenges
Commercial viability of decarbonisation
The future of transport fuels
Road Haulage Association (RHA)Contact: marketing@rha.uk.net
26 Oct 2026
Roadway – The Podcast: Episode 24 – Beyond Batteries: Hydrogen, Biofuels & the Future of Freight
In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith is joined by Dr Emma Guthrie from the Hydrogen Energy Association and Tom Bingham from Syntech Biofuel to explore hydrogen, sustainable biofuels and the future of land transport.
Bringing together perspectives from across hydrogen and sustainable biofuels, the conversation looks at why a technology-neutral approach will be important in supporting the road transport industry on its journey to net zero.
Richard and Emma discuss the Hydrogen Energy Association’s latest report on hydrogen and land transport, why the report has been developed and where hydrogen could make the biggest difference, particularly for applications where long range, high utilisation and heavy payloads can make electrification more challenging.
The episode looks at the potential role of hydrogen across HGVs, buses and coaches, as well as wider land transport applications, exploring issues including refuelling times, payload, infrastructure and operational flexibility.
Richard and Tom also discuss the role of sustainable biofuels and how drop-in alternatives to conventional diesel and HVO could provide operators with a practical way to reduce emissions using existing vehicles.
The discussion reflects on how hydrogen, sustainable biofuels and other low-carbon technologies can work alongside each other, recognising that different operations and sectors will require different solutions.
Looking to the future, Richard, Emma and Tom discuss what is needed from Government and industry over the next five to ten years, including investment, infrastructure, innovation, skills and a long-term policy framework that supports a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation.
This episode provides insight into the opportunities alternative fuels could offer road transport, the practical solutions already available to operators and what needs to happen to accelerate the transition to lower-carbon transport.
Key Themes
• Hydrogen and the future of land transport• The Hydrogen Energy Association’s latest report• A technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation• Hydrogen for HGVs, buses and coaches• Sustainable biofuels and drop-in alternatives• Supporting existing vehicle fleets to reduce emissions• Infrastructure, investment and innovation• Government policy and long-term certainty• The future of alternative fuels in the UK
Road Haulage Association (RHA)Contact: marketing@rha.uk.net
12 Oct 2026
Roadway – The Podcast: Episode 23 – ALTA: Uniting the Voice of UK Logistics
In this episode of Roadway – The Podcast, Richard Smith is joined by Phil Roe from Logistics UK, Steve Parker from BIFA and Andrew Large from the British Association of Removers to discuss the Alliance of Logistics Trade Associations (ALTA).
The conversation explores why ALTA was established and how 11 logistics trade associations are working together to provide a stronger, more consistent voice to Government and policymakers.
Richard, Phil, Steve and Andrew discuss the benefits of collaboration, while ensuring each association continues to represent the specific interests of its own members.
The episode also looks at shared priorities including skills, decarbonisation, infrastructure and regulation, and how a collective approach can strengthen engagement with Government.
Looking ahead, the guests discuss ALTA’s priorities and the opportunities for greater collaboration across the logistics sector.
Key Themes
• The role of ALTA• Collaboration across logistics• A stronger voice to Government• Skills and workforce• Decarbonisation and infrastructure• Regulation and policy• ALTA’s future priorities
Road Haulage Association (RHA)Contact: marketing@rha.uk.net
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