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 Livery Companies.

The conversation explores the long history of the Worshipful Company of Carmen and its deep-rooted connection to the transport and logistics sector, from the movement of goods by horse-drawn carts through to the modern logistics industry of today.

Richard and the guests discuss how the Company continues to support professional development, leadership, engagement across the sector, and the next generation entering transport and logistics. The discussion also explores how historic organisations can remain relevant in a rapidly changing industry shaped by technology, decarbonisation, workforce challenges and evolving expectations.

The episode also provides personal reflections from the guests on leadership, heritage, and the importance of maintaining strong professional communities within the transport sector.

This episode offers a fascinating insight into the role the Worshipful Company of Carmen continues to play in connecting the history of transport with its future.

• The Worshipful Company of Carmen
• Heritage and history within transport
• Leadership and professional development
• Supporting the next generation
• The future of transport and logistics
• Industry engagement and collaboration

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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 pathways into transport and logistics. Carl also shares his perspective on funded learning, government bootcamps, DVSA testing capacity, and the operational pressures currently facing training providers.

Richard and Carl also discuss the realities of leading a long-established family business within a changing industry, including succession planning, investing in people, and maintaining standards across more than 35 years of operation.

This episode provides practical insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of driver training, workforce development, and long-term industry sustainability.

• HGV driver shortages
• Workforce attraction and retention
• Funded learning and training pathways
• DVSA testing capacity and delays
• Family businesses within logistics
• Future workforce sustainability

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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.

The conversation also highlights the challenges of attracting and retaining talent, supporting employee wellbeing, and ensuring organisations remain relevant as workforce expectations and industry pressures continue to change. Hannah also shares insights on employee engagement, learning and development, and building a resilient workforce for the future.

This episode offers practical insight into the people strategies that help organisations support their teams while continuing to deliver for the wider transport sector.

Key Themes

- Organisational culture and leadership - Workforce attraction and retention - Employee wellbeing and engagement - Future skills and people development

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