Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

Understanding the 2024 phase of the Direct Vision Standard Consultation. Everyone will be aware of the current DVS standard which was introduced in 2019, well the next phase is now in consultation. In this episode Pete & Mike speculate with special guest James Adcroft on the consultation, and what it may mean for vehicle operators in London. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant an...

The 2023 budget rundown for fleet operators with Pete & Mike, explores the recent Budget from Jeremy Hunt and what it means for fleet operators. In this episode Pete & Mike speculate on how 2023 may pan out economically and what it may look like for fleet operators. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport...

The Flagship Partners Transport Briefing Q1 2023 is happening on Thursday this week & Mike & Pete are very excited to host the very first in the series. In this episode Pete & Mike discuss the Transport Briefing and what to expect on Thursday if you were to come to Flagship and sit in on it.  As well as that they will be happening on a quarterly basis. Each week these guys will discuss all things...

How fleet operators can really focus on Driving Down their fuel costs. Fuel and Adblue account for around 30% of operating expenses for a fleet and we hear from Driving Down how you can reduce your costs even using your existing fuel card provider. In this episode Pete & Joseph & Nick explain how you can get savings today.  The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The F...

Understanding the rules around not repeating Driver CPC courses, is something a lot of Transport Managers need to get their heads around to ensure their drivers are getting the most from Driver CPC. In this episode Pete & Mike explain what repeat courses mean and how to avoid them.  The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss...

What to do next after qualifying as a Transport Manager? Is a question we get asked so often. In this episode Pete & Mike explain what they believe are good avenues for you to look at as a newly qualified Transport Manager to get support. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet...

Fleet Geeks Member Programme launch! Fleet Geeks have been reviewing our membership options and through popular demand are introducing our new membership model In this episode Pete & Mike explain what the membership model is and how you can get involved. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topi...

The future of Driver CPC and the pain of repeat CPC courses!  Driver CPC is a much discussed and vilified subject. In this episode Pete & Mike explain what they believe the future could look like for Driver CPC and the pain that managing repeat courses can cause. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant...

What is the Flagship Fleet Software? Flagship Partners recently released their software solution service and it has been a hit with their clients. In this episode Pete & Mike explain what the software is, how it works and how it can benefit your vehicle operators. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevan...

What even is legal advice?  This is something that many Transport Managers ask in particular External Transport Managers. In this episode Pete & Mike explore what legal advice is, the insurance you need and things to consider before you give advice. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical i...

What is the difference between operator licensing and an operating centre? Is a question Mikey V gets asked A LOT during his TM CPC training session. In this episode Pete & Mike explore the differences between operator licensing and operator centres and what this means. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things r...

That network rail video and the causal factors of bridge strikes. Have you seen THAT network rail video, you know the wacky racers - esque offering. In this episode Pete & Mike explore the video, it's impact and the video could have been better executed as well as addressing what the causal factors of bridge strikes actually are. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer...

Signing off for 2022 on the Fleet Geeks Podcast, we're not really sure how 2022 is done already!? In this episode Pete takes a brief look at the year that was 2022. The podcast is taking a break over Xmas and into January, with Pete and Mike taking some holiday. As well as Harry our podcast editor too. But we looking forward to recording many more for you in 2023! The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers...

Understanding third party trailer compliance can be a tricky thing, and done wrong will land operators and transport managers in hot water with the traffic commissioner. We apologise there is a slight echo to the recording on this one but promise it is resolved for the other episodes with Chris, so please do bare with us! This is part of an EXCELLENT 3 part special with Chris so please check out A...

Public Inquiry hot topics in 2022, there are several and Chris expertly outlines the key focus areas we saw in 2022. This is part of an EXCELLENT 3 part special with Chris so please check out ALL 3 episodes! In this episode Chris discusses the PI hot topics in 2022, and the things transport managers can do to avoid getting into hot water with the Traffic Commissioner. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vic...

Fleet Managers - What to look out for in 2023 is an important consideration as 2022 starts to close out. This is part of an EXCELLENT 3 part special with Chris so please check out ALL 3 episodes! In this episode Chris discusses what to look out for in 2023 and the things he thinks Traffic Commissioners and DVSA will be looking to enforce and focus on in the new year. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vick...

Understanding Hire and Reward is an important part of understanding the rules of road transport and whether an operator is a restricted operator or can have a standard national or international operators licence. In this episode Mike discusses Hire & Reward and explains what you need to understand. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these g...

Why I don't like the word compliance.  Compliance means it is equal to the reciprocal of stiffness.  The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. In this episode Mike discusses why your the word compliance should be deleted from your vocabulary! The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and to...

It's going to be a busy couple of months Q4 2022! Not only do we have Christmas coming up, we also have the Qatar world cup as well as a range of challenging operational issues economically and politically. In this episode we discuss why your Q4 2022 may need some planning and what you can do proactively to cope. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Ea...

Contingency plans for Fleet Operators.  What disasters can you avoid from proper planning? In this episode we discuss why businesses really should be planning and making contingencies in a volatile world! The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training 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...

What is vehicle authorisation and margin on a Operators Licence? Some of the terminology can lead to confusion. In this episode we discuss margin and how to understand what this means for your business. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training 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...

Be honest in your marketing, at least don't lie, we regularly see others making very bold claims about their courses and/or services. In this episode we discuss why businesses really should be accurate when marketing and advertising their products and services. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant a...

What driver defects MUST be reported and what SHOULD be reported?  Driver daily check process can be increasingly confusing. In this episode we discuss why driver defect apps need to be a lot clearer between 'safety' related defects and 'roadworthiness' defects and both are not necessarily the same thing. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week...

Are Digital Tachographs really effective? There must be a better way in the 21st Century to record other work that drivers do? In this episode we discuss why we should really be looking to advance the tech that we use for drivers hours recording. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in t...

Is Driver CPC training classed as working time? This is often a contentious debate in Fleet businesses. In this episode we discuss the different situations where Driver CPC occurs and whether or not it is, or 'should' be classed as working time. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in th...