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Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners

Welcome to the Fleet Geeks Podcast we are here to develop elite Fleet and Transport professionals. Are you a Transport Manager, Fleet Manager or aspiring to be one? Do you want to progress and develop your skills & knowledge? Your Fleet Geeks podcast is ranked Number 1 for Transport and Fleet Managers, as well as Transport Compliance. We promise to bring lively conversation and debate around interesting issues, and keep you bang up to date with changes in our awesome industry. The Fleet Geeks

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24:06

What is vehicle authorisation and margin on a...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/11/14

What is vehicle authorisation and margin on a Operators Licence? Some of the terminology can lead to confusion. In this episode we discuss margin and how to understand what this means for your business. 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

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26:04

Be honest in your marketing, at least don’t lie

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/11/11

Be honest in your marketing, at least don't lie, we regularly see others making very bold claims about their courses and/or services. In this episode we discuss why businesses really should be accurate when marketing and advertising their products and services. 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

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19:36

What driver defects MUST be reported and what SHOULD...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/11/07

What driver defects MUST be reported and what SHOULD be reported? Driver daily check process can be increasingly confusing. In this episode we discuss why driver defect apps need to be a lot clearer between 'safety' related defects and 'roadworthiness' defects and both are not necessarily the same 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

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16:34

Are Digital Tachographs really effective?

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/11/04

Are Digital Tachographs really effective? There must be a better way in the 21st Century to record other work that drivers do? In this episode we discuss why we should really be looking to advance the tech that we use for drivers hours recording. 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

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16:34

Is Driver CPC training classed as working time?

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/31

Is Driver CPC training classed as working time? This is often a contentious debate in Fleet businesses. In this episode we discuss the different situations where Driver CPC occurs and whether or not it is, or 'should' be classed as working time. 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

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15:43

How to amend a Goods Vehicle Operator Licence

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/28

How to amend a Goods Vehicle Operator Licence, it can be tricky if you haven't had to do it in a while. In this episode we discuss how to amend, that includes, increase, decrease fleet size, change a Transport Manager or add or remove operating centres. The good news is we carry out this work all the time and guide you through the process. 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

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15:43

About THAT 100k salary advert!

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/24

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

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14:35

How do you apply for a Goods Vehicle Operators Licence?

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/21

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'

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17:25

What is financial standing for goods vehicle...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/17

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

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14:45

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

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/10

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

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14:16

What is the latest with the 28 day Tachograph rule...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/07

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

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17:09

How do I read and understand Brake Test Reports for...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/10/03

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

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12:04

What should I check on my vehicle inspection or PMI...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/09/30

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

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19:11

Meet the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentors - Tom Reddy

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/09/26

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

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21:59

Why we joined the Fleet Geeks Peer to Peer Mentoring...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/09/23

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

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26:22

Operating HGVs in London, what you need to know

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/09/19

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'

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22:42

My mate reckons or MMR as we call it, in the Fleet...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/09/12

My mate reckons or MMR as we call it, in the Fleet Sector, Mike sometimes calls them 'Herbert Whatifs'! We mean this in a tongue in cheek way. However in the sector there are many people who comment on things they do not understand or research or will happily take you down for your opinion too. We often see people on training who have heard some outrageous stuff through 'hearsay'. In this episode we discuss why the internet helps encourage the 'my mate reckons' culture and how you can sort the wheat

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29:23

Do I need to manage my maintenance provider? What...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/09/05

Do I need to manage my maintenance provider? What are my responsibilities? In short yes you do and you have many responsibilities to ensure your vehicles are roadworthy. Therefore ensuring competence of your maintenance provider is vital & you are held responsible by DVSA and the OTC. In this episode we discuss how you can manage the relationship and things you can do proactively to protect and ensure your fleet are well maintained. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie

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15:51

Should we reintroduce Driver License Category C1 as...

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/08/29

Should we reintroduce Driver License Category C1 as an automatic entitlement? There is a consultation due to take place as requested by Transport Secretary Mr Grant Schapps. Back pre 1997 when drivers passed their driving license for a car they were automatically entitled to drive an HGV up to 7.5T. In this episode we discuss the suggestion of this and whether it could be a good or a bad idea! The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer

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17:45

What can the DVSA detect from your tachograph remotely?

Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners ·

2022/08/22

What can DVSA detect from your tachograph remotely? We recorded this following some confusion on social media of what can and can't be achieved and enforced remotely from a tachograph. In this episode we discuss the communication released by the DVSA about new technology to support enforcement of the incorrect tacho use. This podcast helps dispel the myths on what can and can't be achieved. The Fleet Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The

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