A Half Dozen Things Podcast by Pete Rushmer

In this episode of A Half Dozen Things, Ep 95; Amazing Tech for your Fleet Safety with Flare and Road Radar. I speak to Kirk Ryan and James Duffy from K-Safe. K-Safe founded the Flare App, this alerts loved ones, family members or colleagues to a potential incident, accident where by you fall, hurt yourself and need medical attention. Then Road Radar takes the tech one step further. This enables d...

2022 promises to be a challenging year for all Fleet Operators in the UK, in this RUSHcast I discuss the predictions for fleet operators, from myself and some of my colleagues. The suggestions include; James and Kirk @ RoadRadar & Flare; 1. Vehicles will become ‘smarter’ in order to increase safety and reduce ongoing costs associated with insurance or incidents. It would be great to understand the...

Understanding Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors role, or the role of a DGSA, as well as ADR Awareness for Transport Managers in this podcast. Mark Spence is the Chair of BADGP otherwise known as the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals. We introduce for transport managers the need for understanding and training for both drivers and transport managers to understand how to improve safe...

Ep 92 RUSHcast; 2021 a year in review! What a year it has been!? 2021 has not only flown by, but also been a year of huge change and evolution for all of us. In this session, join me as I walk through all the changes, amendments and notable events of 2021, as we reflect on what we have all faced this year. From introducing the Direct Vision Standard, and HGV Safety Permits, increasing the Ultra Lo...

In this weeks podcast we discuss Goal setting in your compliance or transport manager role. Get insight and suggestions for setting great performance objectives and goals for your business. After this session you will reduce the focus on 'compliance' and increase the focus on what 'GREAT performance' is. Narrowing down what this looks like in your business. This then helps you perform beyond compl...

In this episode I interview, Brian Sagaseta, Managing Director of Chiltern Distribution in Peterborough. Brian shares great insights including growing his 45 strong fleet of HGV's. How vital branding is, as well as the transport sector.   As well as discussing his career in transport. We also discuss; 1. Brian's background 2. Chiltern Distribution's background and future plans. 3. Get behind the b...

In this episode I speak to Social Media Influencer Angelica Larsson. Angelica is a truck driver based in Sweden. She transports heavy machinery on a low loader and shares her stories, trials and tribulations with her following across her platforms. Angelica is hugely popular, she is super friendly and shares some great insights about working in the transport sector and is constantly positive!

The festive season is coming, with work parties coming up and statistics telling us that drivers are more likely to drive in a condition that is not safe for the road, this lunchtime LIVE will look at what you can do at this time to reduce your fleet risk. Managing the risk of drink driving and/or drug driving is a vital part of running your fleet, and we explore the risk and some actions you can...

In this episode it was amazing to meet and interview former Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell CBE.  Beverley know runs own training and consultancy business for Transport Operators and it was an absolute delight to have her on the show! We discuss her background and what she really wanted to be when she grew up....(who on earth would dream of becoming a Senior TC after all!?) We explore t...

In this RUSHcast on handling conflict in your Transport Compliance Role, we recognise that whether you are a Transport Manager or Compliance Manager conflict is a very natural part of the role you do.  Managing conflict effectively and developing those skills is a vital to succeeding in your role. In this session we explore, the tactics for reducing conflict; Defining acceptable behaviour, facing...

We asked our audience, 'What are the BIGGEST challenges you face as Transport Managers?'  The response was HUGE.  During this interview I speak to Bevis and he helps unpick these challenges and provides ideas on how to better manage them too. Bevis is an International Speaker, Author, Coach and NLP Trainer and shares some wonderful insights to help benefit our listeners. Bevis tackles Transport Ma...

It was a pleasure to interview Lorry Driver Luke Vernon, he is a social media star, referring to himself on Linked In as; 'Writer/Blogger/Vlogger/Photographer/Trainer/Occasional Driver of Coaches & Trucks/Social Media Whore & Open To Offers' and then on his YouTube channel intros himself; 'Howdy doodle, my name is Luke & my consigliere is Bertie. I'm an infamous weirdo gay trucker videoing my trav...

In this episode we celebrate the Road Haulage Association's, National Lorry Week with RHA Director and National Chairperson Moreton Cullimore.  Moreton is also the MD of Cullimore Group.   Moreton shares fantastic industry insights from both is his business and role with the RHA too.  We discuss current challenges and opportunities for the Haulage sector.  What it is like to be a 3rd generation bu...

In this episode we interview the amazing, witty and funny, vlogger and Youtuber Stavros969.   Stavros drives for family business Rory Lynch Transport.  His hobby is making awesome videos for Youtube and has nearly 200k subscribers!   In this episode we discuss what it's like working in a family business, and Stavros shares funny stories about 'holes in doors'.  As well as his insights into buildin...

Understanding EU Driver Hour Rules; This episode is here to help you understand the requirements under EU Driver hour rules.  If you are you an HGV or Bus Driver, Planner, Transport Manager or Business owner, I hope this podcast will help outline the rules to help you understand them in a simple way.  The purpose of this is to provide understanding in a way that is accessible for all.  EU Driver H...

Understanding Working Time Directive for Drivers and Mobile Workers; This episode is here to help you understand the requirements under Working Time Directive for Drivers and Mobile Workers rules.  If you are you an HGV or Bus Driver, Planner, Transport Manager or Business owner, I hope this podcast will help outline the rules to help you understand them in a simple way.  The purpose of this is to...

6 steps so you can build your influence at work. Do you ever wonder why no one listens to you? Do you find yourself thinking, this would be easier if people listened to what I said the first time?! Try these 6 steps to improve your influence. 1) Build connection and relationships with those around you. 2) Always listen first and seek to understand 3) Using the right body language and tone is vital...

Roadskills Online is a CPD platform for Drivers and professionals in the transport sector. Find out more about how your driver training can get a boost from Roadskills Online.

In this episode we speak to David Somers, founder of Roadskills Online.  David is a chartered fellow and the Chartered Institue of Logistics and Transport and a Industry influencer for over 30 years. In this session he shares his 'Half Dozen Ways for Operators to Reduce Stress and IMPROVE PROFIT!' These include; cutting the cost of diesel, understanding your operator licence undertaking, cut insur...

In this episode, we explore what the prosed HGV Driving Licence changes look like. It’s important to note that the changes below are only proposed changes currently and a consultation took place on these proposed changes between 10 August until 7 September 2021. The results from the consultation are due within the next three months of 2021. There are three proposed main changes, and these are summ...

In today's episode I chat to Pete White who helps run Whites Transport Services.  They are 'probably' the MOST popular haulage firm on Facebook. Pete has a wicked sense of humour and nothing is off boundaries in this interview.  We talk about the transport industry, the driver shortage, tramping in Europe as well as many of the challenges faced in the sector. Pete's outlook is both witty, funny an...

In this session we look at what is involved in achieving the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme or FORS Bronze approval. We outline how to take 6 easy steps to achieve the FORS Bronze standard by speaking to and engaging with Flagship Partners. The FORS Bronze standard looks at 4 key areas in your Transport and Fleet business operation.  This includes, Management, Drivers, Vehicles and Operations w...

In this episode we explore, what a Transport Compliance Audit is, as well as what is included.  We explore how these should be completed and why they are so important too. Whilst we recommend being externally audited, this episode explores some of the things you can do as a Transport Manager or Transport Operator and consider if you wanted to build your own Transport Compliance Audit and audit you...

In this episode we speak to Jodi Sanders, she is the MD at Pacwolf who specialise in warehousing and distribution. They are part of the CS Ellis Group of companies and are rapidly growing. With the Ecommerce side of the business seeing huge growth since the pandemic. Jodi, is extremely unique and a natural leader, she has an awesome outlook development, teams and what great leadership looks like....

Practical Assessments for your new drivers, in this episode we ask, 6 Key Questions on why you should be carrying out practical assessments with your drivers. 1) Why should you do a Practical Assessment with new drivers? 2) What does the assessment cover? 3) How long does it take? 4) Should you use a properly qualified trainer? 5) When should practical assessments be completed? 6) What can happen...