Should I sack my driver who deliberately removed his tachograph card on shift? In this episode, Pete explores tachograph misuse and driving without a card. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 key reasons to be wary of the work Christmas Party In this episode, Pete explores the annual Christmas Party and what specifically you should be keeping your eye on. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Should I sack my driver who used his mobile phone whilst driving? In this episode, Pete explores mobile phone use by professional drivers and what you should do as a Fleet Manager if they get caught. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
10 MORE Policies you must have for your Fleet Operation, these include. 1. Wheel Security & Torque Policy Sets out the process for wheel fitting, retorquing, and inspection. 👉 Purpose: Prevents catastrophic wheel loss and shows DVSA you take mechanical integrity seriously. 2. Bridge Strike Prevention Policy Outlines route-planning expectations, height-awareness checks, and driver training on vehicle heights. 👉 Purpose: Reduces one of the most reputation-damaging and costly incidents possible. 3. Speed Management Policy Defines your stance on speed compliance, use of limiters, and telematics monitoring. 👉 Purpose: Protects safety, OCRS scores, and fuel efficiency. 4. Parking, Security & Load Theft Policy Sets out secure parking expectations, use of high-risk route plans, and incident response if theft occurs. 👉 Purpose: Protects high-value goods and driver safety. 5. Driver Induction & Training Policy Ensures every driver receives consistent onboarding, safety briefings, and ongoing training refreshers. 👉 Purpose: Builds competence and consistency across the fleet. 6. Mobile Plant, Shunter & Yard Safety Policy Covers the operation of yard vehicles, reversing protocols, and segregation of pedestrians. 👉 Purpose: Prevents serious injuries in depots — often overlooked by operators. 7. Tyre Management Policy Goes beyond wheel torque — covers selection, inspection, tread depth, pressure checks, and age limits. 👉 Purpose: Prevents blowouts, reduces costs, and supports sustainability goals. 8. Fuel Card, Refuelling & Spill Control Policy Details safe refuelling procedures, use of fuel cards, and environmental response to spills. 👉 Purpose: Prevents pollution and theft while ensuring cost control 9. Breakdown & Recovery Policy Explains what drivers should do during a roadside breakdown or recovery situation. 👉 Purpose: Ensures safety, minimises downtime, and reduces risk to other road users. 10. Communication & Reporting Policy Defines how operational information flows between drivers, TMs, planners, and workshops. 👉 Purpose: Stops critical info getting lost in translation and supports audit trails. In this episode, Pete explores these policies and why you need them. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
10 Policies you must have for your Fleet Operation. these include. 1. Driver Hours & Working Time Policy Defines the rules and company stance on tachograph use, rest breaks, working time, and how infringements are managed. 👉 Purpose: Keeps you compliant with EU/GB drivers’ hours laws and the Working Time Directive. 2. Vehicle Defect & Daily Walkaround Check Policy Sets the standard for pre-use inspections, defect reporting, rectification, and sign-off. 👉 Purpose: Demonstrates a safety-first culture and keeps vehicles roadworthy. 3. Roadworthiness & Maintenance Policy Outlines how the operator ensures vehicles are maintained, inspected, and repaired. 👉 Purpose: Links directly to your OCRS score and DVSA’s earned recognition standards. 4. Driver Conduct & Behaviour Policy Covers expectations around professionalism, language, dress, customer interaction, and incident reporting. 👉 Purpose: Protects reputation and ensures consistent behaviour across the fleet. 5. Accident & Incident Reporting Policy Sets out what drivers must do after collisions, near misses, or damage — including evidence capture and immediate reporting. 👉 Purpose: Manages risk, insurance exposure, and investigation consistency. 6. Fuel, Emissions & Environmental Policy Details your approach to fuel efficiency, idling reduction, route planning, and sustainability goals. 👉 Purpose: Supports your “greener” agenda and can save thousands in fuel. 7. Load Security & Safe Loading Policy Explains how loads are to be secured, checked, and documented. 👉 Purpose: Reduces incidents, protects public safety, and satisfies DVSA load enforcement checks. 8. Licence & Driver Qualification Policy Covers how you check and monitor driver entitlements, CPC, medicals, and endorsements. 👉 Purpose: Prevents unqualified or disqualified drivers operating vehicles. 9. Drugs, Alcohol & Fatigue Policy Lays out the company’s zero-tolerance approach to substance misuse, random testing, and managing driver fatigue. 👉 Purpose: Protects safety, reputation and legal standing. 10. Mobile Phone, Telematics & Technology Use Policy Defines acceptable use of in-cab devices, telematics data, and dashcams. 👉 Purpose: Prevents distraction, misuse, and data breaches. In this episode, Pete explores these policies and why you need them. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Appeals decision on RT International Transport Ltd. The information can be found here; https://www.gov.uk/administrative-appeals-tribunal-decisions/rt-international-transport-ltd-t-2025-ukut-283-aac In this episode, Pete explores this appeal and the process. Why was the decision overturned? Why do we get asked for 'wet signatures'? 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
The mechanics of mentoring for Fleet Managers. Why quality mentoring skills are vital to develop our next generation of talent. In this episode, Pete explores mentoring. If you want to mentor, already mentor, or have mentored others this podcast is vital listening to better understand, what the skills, attributes and process for supporting a mentee as a mentor. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Under the bonnet - mental health in transport. Let's keep the narrative going in this vital podcast! In this episode, Pete explores (on World Mental Health Day); what mental health in the workplace and transport is, why it's important, how to spot the signs in yourself and others as well as how to provide support. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
8 benefits of a peer group for Transport Managers. In this episode, Pete explores the options out there for peer groups. Outlining 8 reasons they are really beneficial for professionals working in the role. As well as how to find out more about our fantastic peer mentoring scheme. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Why I think the industry guidance should be version controlled and probably why it isn't! In this episode, Pete explores industry guidance. Who is writing it? Who is proofreading it? What happens when there is amendments made and how do we know about it? How do we know what has been changed, edited, amended? The challenge is we often don't. Usually there is an 'updated for clarity'. Which in it itself is a a paradox. In ISO 9001 it is a requirement to version control documents and note down what is changed, by who and why. I believe this would be a more transparent way of issuing guidance to the our industry. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
I want to do my TM CPC should I do an online or in person course? In this episode, Pete explores your training options for a Transport Manager CPC course. Should you learn online or in person. Explaining the pros and cons of each option. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
3 reasons fixed pricing for External Transport Management doesn't work. In this episode, Pete explores how External Transport Managers or ETMs price their time and their work. As well as clear reasons why the fixed pricing per vehicle format many ETMs use, is not good news. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Public Inquiry Deep Dive with Tom Reddy Part 2 - so what is it really like to go to a PI? In this episode, Pete explores with Tom a recent public inquiry experience, what he found, what he learned. This episode will help you understand more about the PI process and what to expect, the epsiode is the 2nd of 2 parts. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Public Inquiry Deep Dive with Tom Reddy Part 1 - so what is it really like to go to a PI? In this episode, Pete explores with Tom a recent public inquiry experience, what he found, what he learned. This episode will help you understand more about the PI process and what to expect, the epsiode is part 1 of 2 parts. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Public Inquiry Experience with Ellie Widdowson - so what is it really like to go to a PI? In this episode, Pete explores with Ellie a recent public inquiry experience, what she found, what she learned. This episode will help you understand more about the PI process and what to expect. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
What's your high wind plan? How do you risk assess and manage weather warnings and high winds? In this episode, Pete explores a case where the insurer didn't want to pay out despite the vehicle only operating in an amber weather warning. What does this mean for your fleet? 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Barry Devereux (or Baz), Flagship Partners Transport and Training Consultant shares top 5 tips for Transport Managers In this episode, Pete chats with Baz. He shares his top areas for Transport and Fleet managers to watch out for, for non-compliance, and 5 top tips for staying compliant. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Meet Barry Devereux, Flagship Partners Transport and Training Consultant In this episode, Pete meets Barry or Baz, who joined the Flagship business over 12 months ago. He shares insights from his long career in the transport industry and working in Fleet compliance. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Transport Managers need holidays too! Although, we are pretty sure not many actually take them, or if they do, they don't fully switch off! In this episode, Pete explores holidays and how TM's can prepare and ensure they are able to properly switch off when on holiday. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Pam Meisel, Flagship Partners Transport and Safety Consultant shares top 5 things to watch out for 'non-compliance'. In this episode, Pete chats with Pam, who joined the Flagship business recently. She shares her top areas for Transport and Fleet managers to watch out for, for non-compliance. 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/ The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop an email hello@flagshippartners.co.uk or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.