The Morning Cuppa Podcast this week welcomes James Carlisle, Transport Manager for Readymix Specialists in London.

Allen and James delve into a variety of topics including the pros and cons of electric vehicles in decarbonising transport, the importance of mental health for drivers, reasons why you shouldn’t burn bridges when you move jobs and the importance of networking with other transport professionals.

James journey into Transport

James story and his journey into the transport industry begins at the age of 16 years when he first moved from Ireland to England and sees him 👇

To now where James finds himself as Transport Manager at Readymix Specialists and that is only scratching the surface..

Driver Recruitment

Allen and James also briefly skim the surface of driver recruitment and attracting fresh drivers into the industry

and they question how to bring in new drivers in a world of technology

Mental Health and Awareness

Giving back

Impact on Sustainability

James Carlisle's Advice to young and upcoming Transport Managers

To see more of the work of our guest this week James Carlisle find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-carlisle-a643b3a4/

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

James journey into TransportDriver RecruitmentMental Health and AwarenessGiving BackImpact on SustainabilityJames Carlisle's Advice to young and upcoming Transport Managers

In this episode of the Morning Cuppa podcast, Allen is joined in the cab by Mark Cowan from Min Train. Mark is also the Director of transport logistics and concrete at British Aggregates Association.

Mark has been on a long road campaigning for improved standards within the construction transport sector, something he’d achieved with his own courses and now the DVSA’s earned recognition scheme expanding to mixers.

Mark and Allen get into how that passion for improving construction developed, all the way from Mark’s start as a driver, to delivering pure and simple solutions to ongoing industry problems.

Mark believes in practising what you preach, and so makes sure to be involved in the day-to-day of those with whom he wants to raise the standards.

If you want to practice what you preach and become a better transport professional, check out this latest episode.

As discussed in the chat with Mark here is the link to the blog titled ‘Understand the difference between Misinformation and Disinformation’ → https://min-train.com/transport/nnderstand-the-difference-between-misinformation-and-disinformation/

To see more of the work of our incredible guest Mark Cowan find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cowan-1aa8a2128/ also to find out more about Min Train head to their website - https://min-train.com/

and to learn more about the British Aggregates Association head → https://www.british-aggregates.co.uk/

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

In this Morning Cuppa Podcast, Allen gets into the life and experiences of Steve Kirchell of KCS.

or their website - https://www.kcs.co.uk/

In this episode of the Morning Cuppa podcast, Allen is joined by Craig Wilmore of Tripod Crest. Craig is a TM with a deep commitment to safety and efficiency, something he strives to accomplish through thorough use of technology and the various advancements in the industry. As a forward-thinking TM, Craig discusses his alternative route into his role, and how that has positioned him well to be a great TM.

In an industry facing a driver and skills shortage, Craig explains how his open-door policy has helped with staff retention and how cultivating a safe space to discuss mental health has benefited his drivers.

Allen delves into the secrets behind Craig’s success, so if you want to find out how you can be a better TM, or you just want to widen your leadership skills, then this is the pod for you.

If you want to see more of the work of our incredible guest Craig Wilmore find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-wilmore-48a405112/

also to find out more about Tripod Crest head to their website - https://tripodcrest.co.uk/

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

Allen is joined this week by Justin Waite of Breedon Group - an experienced TM and transport professional.

Justin and Allen get into his history in the industry, how to not put all your eggs in one basket, being a jack of all trades, and supporting women in the industry.

If you want to see more of the work of our incredible guest Justin Waite find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-waite-milt-4b2a3214/

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

This episode sees Allen joined by Sean AGI Global Logistics, a TM who has had a passion for transport from a young age thanks to Optimus Prime. Starting off as a driver, Sean worked his way up to a Coordinator role and eventually to a TM. Allen and Sean get into the disconnect between those on the road and those in the office, and how having a TM that has been a driver provides valuable insight.

If you want to see more of the work of our guest Sean Connor find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-connor-64b03819a/

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

In this week's pod Allen is joined by Jessie Frahm, founder of  Planet One Point Five.

Jessie's background was originally in finance but quickly found her head turned by a more existential question, that of climate change.

As Planet One Point Five is an environmental consultant for businesses, Allen uses this pod to get Jessie's views on the transport industry, and how the various businesses within it contribute to global harm.

Here are a few links mentioned in the pod including our brand new product the Transport Managers Collective - find out more at tmcollective.co.uk

CSRD → https://www.efrag.org/lab6?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

SASB → https://www.sasb.org/

BCorp → https://bcorporation.uk/

GRI → https://www.globalreporting.org/

If you want to see more of the incredible work of our guest Jessie Frahm find her on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiefrahm/ and find more information about her company - https://planetonepointfive.com/ and find her company on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@planetonepointfive

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

On this episode of the Morning Cuppa Podcast, Allen is joined by Frank Morris from FNM Transport Limited. Frank is an experienced TM and compliance consultant with shed loads of experience. In this episode, they focus on supporting each other's mental health, how to spot a bullshitter when taking on new transport management clients, and some great advice for how to be an external TM.

Here are a few links mentioned in the pod including our brand new product the Transport Managers Collective - find out more at tmcollective.co.uk

If you want to see more of the incredible work of our guest Frank Morris find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-morris-cmilt-58143154 and find more information about his company - https://www.fnmtransportltd.co.uk/

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot

If you're following any trucking spaces on Facebook or Instagram, you'll probably have come across the Adventures of Trucker Lina.

Jump in the cab with Lina and Allen, as they talk about the importance of mistakes, working for yourself, why Lina loves driving, and what encouraged her to start.

If you want to see more of the incredible work of our guest Lina Ildiko Lazar find her youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UCNEA1iIOPAlWZKKWs5kYHDg

and to see more of the man himself, the Morning Cuppa host Allen Talbot find him on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allentalbot