Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners – Details, episodes & analysis

What is Mission Zero, An introduction with John Bagley, and some of the Mission Zero team, Paul Grafton & Shaun Winstanley.

In this episode, John is shining a spotlight on what Mission Zero is and how the idea was brought about, and the benefit to operators.

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/

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/

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/

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 from the chaff.

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/

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 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/

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 '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 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 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 Peer to Peer Mentoring with Fleet Geeks. Fleet Geeks have been running their Peer to Peer mentoring group for 3 months now with the 4 session happening on the 31st August this month.

This is YOUR invitation to join us for 1 session for FREE. We are opening the group for new applications and therefore offering fleet and transport professionals like you the opportunity to try the mentoring group for FREE for 1 month. Then we can show the value of joining this amazing group for you and your professional development.

If you are interested please complete this enquiry form; https://afx.one/c14bdb42

And to find out more about the Peer to Peer Group read up here; https://flagshippartners.co.uk/fleet-geeks-peer-to-peer-group/

We also discuss our FREE MONTHLY Networking on the last Wednesday of the month, you can sign up for that here; https://afx.one/ba713ebf

Is a Fixed Penalty Notice or FPN notifiable to the Traffic Commissioner? After all an FPN is not a conviction once it has been discharged? Right?

In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore what to do with an FPN and your requirements to notify the TC. 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/

PS; Podcasts are USUALLY released 6am Mondays AND Fridays each week. During holiday season (July-August) we will only release one per week on a Monday.

What are the rules around your commercial vehicle emissions and inspections? We discuss what the requirements as well as explore the role of an auditor.

In this Fleet Geeks Podcast episode we explore why ensuring you check vehicle emissions is important and how to ensure you evidence this. 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/

PS; Podcasts are USUALLY released 6am Mondays AND Fridays each week. During holiday season (July-August) we will only release one per week on a Monday.