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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
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 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.
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The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners, expert Consultancy & Training for your business; www.flagshippartners.co.uk
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
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 '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 podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners, expert Consultancy & Training for your business; www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Follow Mike Vickers and Pete Rushmer on Linked In for more information.
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
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 '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/
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners, expert Consultancy & Training for your business; www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Follow Mike Vickers and Pete Rushmer on Linked In for more information.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
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 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/
A big thank you to Weightmans for allowing Chris Powell to join us on this 3 part special, you can get in touch with Weightmans here; https://www.weightmans.com/sectors/transport-and-logistics/
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
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 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/
A big thank you to Weightmans for allowing Chris Powell to join us on this 3 part special, you can get in touch with Weightmans here; https://www.weightmans.com/sectors/transport-and-logistics/
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
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 ALL 3 episodes!
In this episode Chris discusses third party trailer compliance and explains what you need to understand. 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/
A big thank you to Weightmans for allowing Chris Powell to join us on this 3 part special, you can get in touch with Weightmans here; https://www.weightmans.com/sectors/transport-and-logistics/
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
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 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/
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
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 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/
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
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'. 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/
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
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 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/
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