Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

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 Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
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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 and opportunities. 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 department are undertaking.
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. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 and opportunities. 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 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. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 and opportunities. 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 do get in touch today or learn more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/fleet-compliance-support/
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. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 communication 
Tooling - service vans, out of date LOLERS, torque wrenches 
Training - Irtec/inspection training
Training - breakdown technicians
Quality Assurance
MOT test process
Lack of investigations into failures - mechanical and MOT
If you would like to learn more about this subject and how Flagship could help with your Workshop Audits, please do get in touch today or learn more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/workshop-audit-services/
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. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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 about this subject and how Flagship could help, please do get in touch today.
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. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

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.flagshippartners.co.uk/fors-support/
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. Find out more here; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/peer-to-peer-mentoring-flagship/
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/