Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

Does a Transport Manager need to be a Driver first? This is something we hear all the time. Does it help to have driving experience? Should it be mandatory? In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore if it is really necessary to have been a professional driver to make a success of the Transport Manager role. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy...

What can you do about the rising cost of fuel and diesel? Understanding fuel economy for Fleet Operators is paramount when trying to run a profitable fleet business. 30% of an operators operating costs are fuel, so price hikes in diesel can be catastrophic. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore Fuel Economy and how we can reduce fuel consumption in the Fleet Sector. The Fleets Geeks are;...

What is a Transport Manager worth? The first Fleet Geeks Webinar! We had a great webinar session. We explored the Transport Manager role, the level of responsibility. As well as understanding more about value. We asked the attending people what salary should a Transport Manager earn? As well as if a Transport Manager needs to be a driver first? Check it out here....... The Fleets Geeks are; Mike V...

What are the different roles and titles in a Transport Office? There are lots of opportunity for progress and development when working in a busy fleet, here we explore the opportunities available to you. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we take a look at all the development opportunities and roles and positions in a fleet business. From Transport Manager to Planner. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike V...

6 big reasons to be happy in a Transport Office, sometimes the office can be a challenging environment, but there are always lots of reasons to be cheerful! In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we take a look at all the reasons to be cheerful in the Transport Office. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these...

How do I manage HGV Driver Infringements effectively? How do we manage EU Driver Hour rules and Working time Directive Infringements is a question we hear time and again at the Fleet Geeks. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we take a look at Truck and HGV Driver infringements for both WTD and EU Driver hours and how to manage them properly. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy',...

We are often asked Is it HGV or LGV? Is it VOSA or DVSA? Frustrating abbreviations in the Fleet Sector explained. Not a day of Driver CPC training goes by without an HGV Driver referring to VOSA or 'vosser'! In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we take a look at the different abbreviations and confusion in the fleet operator sector. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Biela...

The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Check out in this episode where Mike, The Training Guy tells us how to achieve Transport Manager CPC Exam success and make things easier on yourself and increase your chances of success! Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Se...

The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'.  Check out in this episode what the recent changes are in January 2022 to the Highway Code, these have been particularly contentious, so check out this episode and what the guys think and what you need to look out for. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topic...

The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Check out in this episode, we explore the qualification which is known by many names; Transport Manager CPC qualification, or Operator CPC Qualification.  We let you know how you can train and what to expect too. Each week these geeks will discuss all things relevant and topical in...

In this Introduction to The Fleet Geeks Podcast, which is hosted by the team at Flagship Partners. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, net...