Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

Changes to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness made in November 2024, what is the latest update? In this episode,  we talk about the GTMR and the changes made by the DVSA in the recent update. 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 Tran...

7 steps to attract the younger generation into your Fleet Business. It's an age old challenge! In this episode,  we talk about how following these 7 steps will help you master the art of attracting top young talent into your organisation. 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...

The Fleet Geeks Podcast in Numbers!  We are celebrating you, our listeners! In this episode,  we talk about the series so far, the numbers involved and recommend some previous episodes that are worth relistening too. 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 De...

3 tips to improve your 'technical driver training' for 'non-drivers' and Driver CPC trainers. In this episode,  we give you 3 tips to improve your resonance with a technically capable audience when you feel less confident about your own technical skills. 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...

Can you be a 'remote' transport manager?  Is a question I get asked regularly. In this episode,  we explore the feasibility of being a remote transport manager (TM) and a remote external transport manager (ETM).  This was prompted by a conversation on one of the TM Facebook Groups If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Ge...

How to use ChatGPT as a Transport Manager - are you using AI or ChatGPT in your TM role? In this episode,  find out just some of the ways you could be utilising this in your role. 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 Professiona...

Understanding Domestic Abuse for Transport Managers with Sharon Livermore MBE - how should you help as an employer or manager? In this episode,  Sharon shares insights from her past story on being a survivor and how she is now one of the biggest names in educating organisations on how they can help support and prevent domestic abuse, providing safe spaces at work for victims. If you are a Fleet or...

Which accreditation is best for your fleet?  Is a question we get asked all the time! In this episode Pete shares information from his recent webinar on behalf of the Cold Chain Federation around which fleet accreditations may be right for your operation. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks are here to support yo...

Peer to Peer Group and Free last Wednesday Networking with Fleet Geeks. In this episode Sharni and Pete discuss the latest news on the Peer Mentoring Group and the Free Networking, if you haven't joined previously make sure you join us to give it a try! 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...

Mission Zero, an Operators Point of View with John Bagley, and Amanda Duffy. In this episode we look at Mission Zero from an Operator, Amanda Duffy joins us from Darcica Logistics and talks to us all about their journey to accreditation and how it has benefited the business. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks ar...

What are the Mission Zero audit requirements? with John Bagley, and some of the Mission Zero team, Paul Grafton & Shaun Winstanley. In this episode we are looking at Audit Standards for Mission Zero, including how to get accredited and what that journey looks like for operators. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet...

What is Mission Zero, An introduction with John Bagley, and some of the Mission Zero team, Paul Grafton & Shaun Winstanley. In this episode, John is shining a spotlight on what Mission Zero is and how the idea was brought about, and the benefit to operators. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks are here to sup...

Sharni's Takeover - Sharni interviews Pete! Sharni helps run the Flagship team and business.  In this episode, she interviews Pete, listen in to find out his plans for the future, how he got to doing what he does now. 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 D...

Sharni's Takeover - Meet Sharni; Flagship's General Manager, Sharni helps run the Flagship team and business. In this episode, you will get to know Sharni a little better, she is has worked with Flagship for almost 4 years and is looking to train herself in November for her Transport Manager CPC qualification. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network a...

Understanding the role of NaVCIS with Mike Dawber.  Mike heads up NaVCIS nationally and discusses all things national freight crime. In this episode, Mike explains why the work NaVCIS is doing is so important.  Explaining the size and scope of the problems national freight crime cause and what you as fleet and transport managers can do to reduce your risk and help support the good work him and his...

John Bagley takeover #3; My plans for year 2 of Compass.  John is an industry friend and hosts the Fleet Geeks networking and peer to peer group. In this episode, we explore John's plans for year 2 of Compass his new venture.  There are 3 episodes in the John Bagley takeover series and this is the final of 3. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network an...

John Bagley takeover #2; 6 key learnings from my 1st year in consulting and training.  John is an industry friend and hosts the Fleet Geeks networking and peer to peer group. In this episode, we explore John's 1st year running Compass his new venture.  Specifically focusing on the key learnings from his 1st year.  There are 3 episodes in the John Bagley takeover series and this is the 2nd of 3. If...

John Bagley takeover #1; My 1st year in consulting and training.  John is an industry friend and hosts the Fleet Geeks networking and peer to peer group. In this episode, we explore John's 1st year running Compass his new venture.  There are 3 episodes in the John Bagley takeover series and this is the 1st of 3. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network...

How to follow up a Bridge Strike.  Check out the steps to follow if one of yours falls foul of this. In this episode, we explore what happens when one of your vehicles hits a bridge and the steps you need to take to provide the Office of the Traffic Commissioner all the information you need. If you would like to learn more about this subject and how Flagship could help with a Bridge Strike, please...

10 most common issues found during a workshop audit.  As you know at Flagship HQ we do our fair share of auditing maintenance providers and workshops. In this episode, we explore the most common issues we find, in fact there are 10 to keep your eye out for; Poor overall execution of Health & Safety Lack of Operator Licence awareness Service sheets incomplete - missing information Lack of commu...

Psychological Safety for Fleet Operators - understanding what this is and why it is important to create it in your business operation! In this episode, we explore psychological safety.  Helping you to understand how to achieve it, why it is important and to know if you DON'T have it in your organisation as well as how to nurture it.  Listen now to find out more. If you would like to learn more abo...

FORS is an operating standard that is shortened from 'Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.'  Regularly FORS review and update the standard creating a new version number. In this episode, we explore FORS Version 7 that becomes live from 2nd January 2025. If you want help with your FORS or in achieving the standard, you can find out more about Flagship Partners services here; https://www.flagshippartn...

Reducing risk with safety expert Saul Jeavons. He is the founder of Transafe Network and over 30 years of road risk experience. In this episode, we explore 6 key areas to focus on reducing risk in your organisation.  They are; policy, procedure and strategy investigation, communication, monitoring leadership and review. You can connect with Saul on Linked or check out his website https://www.trans...

Understanding Diabetes Safety with Diabetes expert Kate Walker. In this episode, Kate and I explore Diabetes Safety and understanding.  Kate is the Director of Diabetes Safety Organisation which protects people and businesses against diabetes risk and liability.   Kate encourages you to carry out a risk review, get in touch with her here to find out how - https://diabetessafety.org/contact/ You ca...

All things mental health with Beverley Bell the final installment of three podcasts with former Senior Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell. In this episode, Pete & Beverley explore mental health in the fleet and commercial vehicle sector.  As well as the duty of care Mangers and Directors have towards their colleagues. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skill...