Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

What is an OLAT or Operator Licence Awareness Training? How is it different to a TM CPC Refresher? In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore what an OLAT course is, he needs an OLAT course and how it differs from the Transport Manager Refresher CPC. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys will di...

How can Fleet Operators manage their Maintenance Providers? It is a very tricky part of being a Transport Manager. Knowing how to effectively manage and challenge the expert maintenance providers. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how Transport Managers can effectively manage their maintenance contractors to ensure they get the best possible support. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers...

What is a Transport Manager CPC Refresher Course? And why do I need one? In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore what the TM CPC Refresher course is, what is included and why you really need to book one if you want to stay up to date and keep your transport management knowledge up to date. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer...

Should Vans have Goods Vehicle Operator Licences? Should they be regulated like Trucks? This is quite a contentious subject but we discuss it in this session. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how vans present risks to road safety and discuss whether there should be stricter regulation on operators and what that would look like. We discuss all this and more in today's episode. The Fle...

What are the new rules on Vans operating in Europe for hire and reward? The rules have changed recently for 2.5 ton plus vehicle combinations travelling into Europe for hire and reward purposes and in this podcast we explore that to understand what it means for you as an operator. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how the new rules will affect van operators as well as existing goods o...

How often should I get my goods vehicles inspected? Is a valid question to ask and one that you should question and challenge yourself on. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how regularly your should inspect your goods vehicles. The industry 'norm' is 6 weeks, however many operators have longer intervals. We discuss all this and more in today's episode. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vicker...

What Industry standards relate to Fleet Sector? Understanding FORS, Earned Recognition & ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (Environment) & ISO 45001 (Safety) There is a raft of accreditations available to work alongside and demonstrate best practise in your business. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the accreditations relevant for Fleet businesses. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Tra...

What is Culture? Understanding environment and culture in your Fleet Business. Culture is not something we often discuss along with the environment both from the sense of the environment we live but also the environment at work that we operate and work in too. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the environment, working and the working culture in Fleet businesses. The Fleets Geeks are;...

What is the 28 day rule with relation to Tachograph and time keeping? Is a valid question to ask and we discuss what we know and the challenges we face in this episode. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how the 28 day rule, what is expected of you the operator, the driver and what sufficient records looks like. As well as how to manage it along with manual entries and some of the limi...

What is a Restricted Goods Vehicle Operators Licence and what are challenges face their Operators? Restricted Operators tend to be 'own account' operators and we explore some of the common challenges and pitfalls for Restricted Operators. For example, does a Restricted Operator need a Transport Manager? In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the Restricted Goods Vehicle Operator Licence an...

What are 3 types of Goods Vehicle Operator Licence? Including Restricted, National & International? There are 3 types of Goods Vehicle Operator Licence, including Restricted Operators Licence, Standard National Operators Licence and International Standard Operators Licence. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the 3 types of Goods Vehicle Operator Licence and the differences between them...

How to retain the best drivers for your Fleet Business. Recruiting and retaining Drivers is vital for the health of your Fleet. Drivers are a huge influence over your professionalism, productivity and profit. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how you can ensure you adapt and adopt new ways to ensure you retain the best people in your business. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The T...

Fleet Geeks are proud to offer our new service which is our Peer to Peer Mentoring Group for Transport and Fleet Managers. Listen in to find out more about what you can gain from joining one of our groups on a monthly basis. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode what the Peer to Peer Mentoring Group is. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Ru...

How to deal with Driver's disclosure during Driver Training, what do you do if you are training a group of Drivers and one of them discloses or overshares potentially incriminating information. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how you as a Training professional can professionally manage and escalate the disclosure. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawsk...

Flagship Partners provide professional HR (Human Resource) and Employment law support to our customers. Therefore we get to see the common pitfalls too! In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore what best practise regarding your Human Resources looks like. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week these guys...

What are your top tips for maintaining Fleet compliance? Jamie shares his insights in this episode on simple ways Transport and Fleet managers can proactively improve fleet compliance. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore Jamie's 6 top tips for Fleet compliance. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'. Each week...

Jamie tells us more about the recent Public Inquiry he attended and the steps and measures in how to maintain compliance when managing third party trailers for HGV Operators. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the checks and information that you may need and the process you may follow to help improve your compliance in this area. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', J...

What checks should you carry out on a Fleet Operator before being their Transport Manager? What due diligence can you do? What is an acceptable level of checks to complete before committing. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore how what checks are necessary to satisfy yourself before committing your name and good repute to a Fleet Operator. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Trainin...

Cabotage; the biggest threat to your haulage rates and profits, that no one is talking about, in this episode we discuss the disparity in cabotage rules for UK operators. As well as the unfairness of how it is dropping rates for work in the UK. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore why current cabotage rules are really bad for your business. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Trainin...

How do you properly check a Drivers License & How often should a Fleet Manager check a Drivers License? In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the process for properly checking a license to ensure we protect our Fleet Operation from unprofessional, higher risk or unqualified drivers. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The...

In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore what a Risk Assessment looks like and how to create a good one in the Fleet Sector. 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 w...

What should an External Transport Manager charge? The Podcast focuses on what an ETM should or does charge their clients. We also cover what we think about those 'industry standard rates' too! In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore what charges and fees apply to the External Transport Managers role. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & P...

Flagship Partners help many fleet operators with professional Health and Safety consultancy services and therefore we see the common pitfalls too! In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the common mistakes for Fleet and Transport Managers when it comes to Health and Safety. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'....

In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode it is the first 'Fifth Wheel RUSHcast' we take a look at working time directive for road transport! 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...

Training for Transport Managers beyond the CPC Qualification, exploring CPD for Transport Managers who are qualified but want to continue to develop their skills. In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore the options for continuing professional development for Fleet and Transport Managers. Where should you go? How do you increase your income? The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training G...