Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

About THAT 100k salary advert!

About THAT 100k salary advert!  If you didn't spot it, a TM CPC Training company that we won't name recently advertised their TM CPC Training solution with a headline of earning '£100k+' along with the CILT logo too.
In this episode we discuss a little around marketing and transport manager salary bands too.  As well as the responsibility we have for ensuring the content we use to advertise is realistic in our claims. 
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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

How do you apply for a Goods Vehicle Operators Licence?

How do you apply for a Goods Vehicle Operators Licence?  It can be a tricky and complex process particularly if like the majority of Transport Managers, it is a rare occurrence you do it.
In this episode we discuss how to apply and the things to remember.  The Fleet Geeks will often have multiple applications in for prospective operators so is something they commonly deal with in the day job with Flagship Partners.
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 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. Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

What is financial standing for goods vehicle operators? Why do we need it?

What is financial standing for goods vehicle operators? Why do we need it?
The requirement for financial standing is set out by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.
In this episode we discuss what financial standing is and why it is a good thing! 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 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. Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

Farewell and Good Luck to our Safety Guy, Fleet Geek Jamie

Farewell and Good Luck to our Safety Guy, Fleet Geek Jamie. He is moving on to pastures and challenges new!
In this episode we discuss what Jamie's new role is and wish him well for his future.
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

What is the latest with the 28 day Tachograph rule (October 22)?

What is the latest with the 28 day Tachograph rule (October 22)? There seems to be weekly updates on this very subject!
In this episode we discuss what has changed recently regarding manual record keeping for part time vocational & truck drivers.
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

How do I read and understand Brake Test Reports for my fleet?

How do I read and understand Brake Test Reports for my fleet? It is a question we get asked regularly and often a pass doesn't always mean a pass.
In this episode we discuss what items we should be checking when we review our brake test sheets on our vehicles.  This is to help new or learning Transport Managers think about how they can make sure they are on top of defects and maintenance for their fleet.
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

What should I check on my vehicle inspection or PMI sheets?

What should I check on my vehicle inspection or PMI sheets?  It is a question we get asked regularly.
In this episode we discuss what items we should be checking when we review our maintenance sheets on our vehicles.  This is to help new or learning Transport Managers think about how they can make sure they are on top of defects and maintenance for their fleet.
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

Meet the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentors - Tom Reddy

Meet the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentors - Tom Reddy. We meet Tom Reddy one of the Mentors in the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentoring Group.
In this episode we discuss what Tom's role as a mentor in the Fleet Geek Peer to Peer Group is.  If you are interested to try a free session of the mentoring group drop us a line on hello@flagshippartners.co.uk
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

Why we joined the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentoring Group

Why we joined the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentoring Group, we speak to John, Ellie & Jack to understand what made them interested in the group.
In this episode we discuss with the Peers in our mentoring group why they joined and what they get out of the group.  If you are interested to try a free session of the mentoring group drop us a line on hello@flagshippartners.co.uk
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/

Operating HGVs in London, what you need to know

Operating HGVs in London, what you need to know! There is a lot for operators to consider. Night time bans, HGV Safety permit, DVS, ULEZ, LEZ & the 'Safer Lorry Scheme'. There is also Dart Charge, Congestion Charges & DVS too! There is lots for operators to consider so we help breakdown the acronyms & you better understand what you need to consider.
In this episode we discuss that local London-based operators will have all this down to a tee. However this session is geared to those 'occasional' London operators who go in to London on a more time to time basis.
The Fleet 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 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.
Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/