A DVSA visit isn’t something to fear — but being unprepared can quickly turn it into a costly and stressful experience.

In this episode of Fleet Geeks, we break down exactly how to prepare for a DVSA inspection, with a clear focus on TEVR (Traffic Examiner Visit Report) and MIVR (Maintenance Investigation Visit Report) — what they are, what they look for, and how they can impact your Operator Licence.

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Think of this as your pre-match warm-up — because when the DVSA arrive, it’s already game time.

Whether you’re a Transport Manager, Fleet Operator, or business owner, this episode will help you stay compliant, protect your OCRS score, and keep your operation running without disruption.

If you want to avoid surprises, reduce risk, and handle inspections with confidence — this is essential listening.

Let’s get into it.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

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Wheel security isn’t just a maintenance issue; it’s a safety, compliance, and reputation risk that can shut your operation down overnight.

In this episode of Fleet Geeks, we break down everything you need to know about wheel security for HGVs and commercial vehicles. From wheel nut loosening and torque settings to DVSA expectations, walkaround checks, and common causes of wheel loss incidents this is your complete guide to keeping your fleet safe and on the road.

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Whether you’re a Transport Manager, Fleet Operator, Workshop Manager, or business owner, this episode gives you clear, actionable advice to strengthen your wheel security processes and avoid costly mistakes.

If you’re serious about fleet safety, compliance, and protecting your reputation — this is one you can’t afford to miss.

Let’s get into it.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

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Welcome back to Fleet Geeks, the podcast for transport managers who want to run safer, smarter and more compliant fleets.

Today’s episode is a little bit different. We’re doing a 2 year review with Barry, who many of our clients will already know well.

Barry plays a crucial role supporting our customers behind the scenes. He helps operators stay on top of their compliance, documentation, and systems, making sure the right processes are in place so businesses stay on the right side of the regulator and avoid unnecessary headaches.

Think of Baz as one of the people quietly keeping the engine of compliance running smoothly for our clients.

So today we’re going to look back over the last 24 months — what he’s been seeing across fleets, the common challenges operators are facing, and some practical lessons transport managers can take away.

Let’s get into it.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

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What are the 9 motivators and how does it work?

Most leaders think motivation is about money, targets, or pressure… but what if that’s only scratching the surface?

In this episode of Fleet Geeks, we dive into the 9 motivators from Motivational Maps; the real drivers behind why your people do what they do. Because when you understand what truly fuels someone, you stop guessing… and start leading.

If you manage drivers, engineers, or any team where performance matters, this one will help you unlock more energy, better engagement, and fewer headaches.

Let’s get into it.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

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In this episode of Fleet Geeks, Pete catches up with Pam Meisel for a 12-month review of the work she’s been doing supporting fleet operators and transport managers.

Pam plays a key role helping Flagship Partners’ clients stay organised, compliant and ahead of the regulator by keeping systems, documentation and processes running smoothly behind the scenes.

The conversation also explores Pam’s new DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser) qualification, what it involves, and how it helps operators who transport or handle dangerous goods stay compliant and reduce risk.

If you run a fleet, manage transport operations, or want to understand how strong compliance systems protect your operator’s licence, this episode is packed with practical insight.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

If you’d like support with:

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Transport manager development

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Leadership and performance in transport operations

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Welcome back to Fleet Geeks, the podcast for transport managers who want to run safer, smarter and more compliant fleets.

Today’s episode is a little bit different. We’re doing a 12-month review with Pam Meisel, who many of our clients will already know well.

Pam plays a crucial role supporting our customers behind the scenes. She helps operators stay on top of their compliance, documentation, and systems, making sure the right processes are in place so businesses stay on the right side of the regulator and avoid unnecessary headaches.

Think of Pam as one of the people quietly keeping the engine of compliance running smoothly for our clients.

So today we’re going to look back over the last 12 months — what she’s been seeing across fleets, the common challenges operators are facing, and some practical lessons transport managers can take away.

Let’s get into it.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

If you’d like support with:

Fleet compliance & operator licensing

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Toolbox talks aren’t failing because people don’t care.

They’re failing because we’re delivering them like a legal requirement — not a behavioural intervention.

If your toolbox talks feel flat, repetitive, or forgettable… it’s not the topic.

It’s the delivery.

In todays episode we explore how you can become an expert at delviering toolbox talks.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

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Delegation isn’t about getting work off your desk.

It’s about transferring ownership without transferring standards.

If done badly, it creates chaos.

And here’s the uncomfortable truth:

If you’re exhausted, constantly firefighting, and telling yourself “it’s quicker if I do it” — you don’t have a time problem.

In todays episode we explore how you can become a dynamic delegator too!

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

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Central paradox:

Bad fleet managers don’t burn out because they don’t feel responsible.

In todays episode we explore this theory and what you can do to prevent burnout.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

If you’d like support with:

Fleet compliance & operator licensing

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Core truth:

In todays episode we explore this theory and how behaviour is what really matters.

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is here to support fleet managers, transport managers, and fleet professionals at every stage of their journey.

Our mission is simple: to develop safer, smarter, and more confident fleet and transport leaders.

🚛 If you manage vehicles, drivers, risk, or compliance – this podcast is for you.

👉 Discover our peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development for fleet and transport professionals:

Continue the conversation, ask questions, and learn alongside other fleet and transport managers inside our FREE Facebook community:

The Fleet Geeks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Flagship Partners, specialists in helping fleet and transport businesses become safer, greener, and greater.

If you’d like support with:

Fleet compliance & operator licensing

Transport manager development

Fleet risk, safety & culture

Leadership and performance in transport operations

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