Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

Third party trailer best practise for Fleet Operators

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', 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 checks should you carry out on a Fleet Operator before being their Transport Manager?

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 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/

Cabotage; the biggest threat to your haulage rates and profits, that no one is talking about

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 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 to properly check a Drivers License & How often should a Fleet Manager check a Drivers License?

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 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 to write a Risk Assessment, and what is included in a good risk assessment; Fifth Wheel RUSHcast

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 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 an External Transport Manager charge? The Podcast

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' & 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/

The Common Health and Safety mistakes we see for Fleet Operators

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'. 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/

Understanding Road Transport Working Time Directive - Fifth Wheel RUSHCast for Fleet Geeks Podcast

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 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/

Training for Transport Managers beyond the CPC Qualification, exploring CPD for Transport Managers

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 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/

Does a Transport Manager need to be a Driver first?

Does a Transport Manager need to be a Driver first? This is something we hear all the time. Does it help to have driving experience? Should it be mandatory?
In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore if it is really necessary to have been a professional driver to make a success of the Transport Manager role. 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 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/