Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

Are you really innocent until proven guilty as a Transport Manager? In this episode,  Pete explores the what innocent until proven guilty means and why when dealing with the DVSA and OTC, it doesn't seem to be the case! The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to...

3 reasons MPRS could work and 3 reasons why it won't! In this episode,  Pete explores the recently published MPRS provided in collaboration with DVSA and IRTE, will it work or won't it!? The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Join ou...

What is the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme or abbreviation MPRS? In this episode,  Pete explains the recently published MPRS provided in collaboration with DVSA and IRTE. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Join our FREE comm...

What are the changes to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness April 2025? In this episode,  Pete explains the handful of recent changes in the GTMR. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Join our FREE community over on Facebook. h...

Health check your compliance in just 20 minutes, it's common to worry, but what do you do about it? In this episode,  Pete shows you how to health check your compliance in just 20 minutes. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Join...

7 questions every transport manager should be asking right now. In this episode,  Pete explores the vital questions you should be asking yourself TODAY.  As well as what can you do about it? The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Joi...

Can ChatGPT write my policies? We get asked regularly  whether it is suitable to use AI for policies and procedures. In this episode,  Pete explores whether it is ok to use AI to help you write your supporting documentation. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/pe...

Is it worth arguing with the DVSA? We get asked all the time when operators want to defend themselves. In this episode,  Pete explores whether it is worth your time and if you do when it may be appropriate. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentori...

8 key skills areas for a Transport Manager.  We get asked all the time, what should I be developing and working on as a Transport Manager? In this episode,  Pete explores 8 of key skills areas of a Transport Manager, and explains how you can grade yourself against each area to work out your own development plan. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fle...

3 top tips for dealing with a difficult boss! We get asked all the time, how do you deal with difficult bosses? In this episode,  Pete explores 3 of the tips he suggests for dealing with difficult bosses, including; understanding their position, managing the relationship and setting boundaries. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport P...

3 top tips for dealing with difficult drivers.  We get asked all the time, how do you deal with difficult drivers? In this episode,  Pete explores 3 of the tips he suggests for dealing with difficult drivers, including; looking at the root cause, setting expectations and reinforcing positive behaviour. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Tra...

If you are going to something, do it properly or don't do it at all. In this episode,  Pete explores why it is important to set high standards in all you do. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Join our FREE community over on Face...

3 Tips to get more done in less time! As Transport Managers you are always BUSY! In this episode,  Pete explores how to get more done in less time, check out these 3 productivity tips! The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ Join our...

Why won't the team do what I tell them?! It’s a question I hear from Transport Managers all the time. They have clear expectations, good systems, and even the occasional pep talk—but their people still don’t consistently act the way they need them to. In this episode,  Pete explores how to get people (or your drivers!) to do what you need them to! The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your jo...

The 4 pillars of wellbeing; a campaign for you and your drivers.  We are big advocates for proactive promotion and wellbeing in our industry. In this episode,  Pete explores the 4 pillars and how you could use this as a wellbeing campaign for your organisation, fleet and drivers. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. F...

15 Exhibitions and Conferences not to miss in 2025!  Well ok, you do need to do some work too, so may be your could 'consider' these. In this episode,  Pete explores the plethora of options for the exhibitions and conferences available for CPD during 2025. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https...

How to get your Operator Licence application correct!  It isn't so easy for many and people often get caught in the weeds with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner caseworkers for not providing the correct information. In this episode,  Pete explores more about how to ensure your application or O Licence amendment goes swimmingly and gets granted quickly! The Fleet Geeks are here to support you...

Managing Maintenance providers for Fleet Managers - is an education slot we did recently for our peer to peer mentoring group. In this episode,  Pete explores more about how to manage workshops, relationships and ensuring your fleet get the maintenance, love and care they need to stay safe on the road. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Tra...

What is a Practical OLAT?  This is a course I have been seeing requested increasingly regularly. In this episode,  Pete explores more about what this course is and why it is being recommended. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/ J...

Understanding Contract Law for Fleet and Transport Managers  with Jon- Paul Casati - Principal Associate with the Commercial Litigation Team and Sarah Jennings- Associate Transport Regulatory Team from Weightmans. In this episode,  Pete, Jon-Paul and Sarah, all discuss understanding the contract law and the different ways it can affect Transport and Fleet Managers. The Fleet Geeks are here to supp...

Health and Safety for Fleet and Transport Managers with James Muller - Principal Associate with the H&S Team and Sarah Jennings- Associate Transport Regulatory Team from Weightmans. In this episode,  Pete, James and Sarah, all discuss understanding the burden of H&S for fleet and transport managers. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet an...

Introducing Mark Deeks.  Mark is a musician, musical expert and speaker on Men's mental health. In this episode,  Pete and Mark discuss the link between music and wellbeing. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Fi...

What's the Performance Trifecta got to do with Fleets anyway?  Pete's written a book called The Performance Trifecta, due to be released later in January 2025. In this episode,  Pete explores the concept of the Performance Trifecta and how it relates to your role in Fleet. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks are...

What are the changes to Driver CPC and introduction of National Driver CPC? From the 3rd December 2024 the National Driver CPC has been introduced. In this episode,  Pete explores the recently released changes to Driver CPC and National Driver CPC in the UK. More information can be founder here, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driver-cpc-changes-in-2024-and-2025/driver-cpc-changes-in-20...

How do I choose an Operator Compliance Audit?  What is the guidance on Operator Compliance Audits? In this episode,  Pete explores the recently released guidance from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner around Operator Compliance Audits, who should you choose to under take this work and how should they audit you?  Listen here and check out the guidance here https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...