This week Allen jumps in the cab with Phil Breen of DVSA's Earned Recognition scheme. They discuss how the Earned Recognition standard aims to raise the quality of this country's operators, how it works, and how it aims to develop in the years to come. Also find out why Phil believes his scheme differs from other popular transport accreditations.

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 Phil Breen find him on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-breen/ and get more information on the DVSA Earned Recognition → https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-earned-recognition-guidance-and-forms

This week Allen is joined by another exciting guest, Vikki Kroll, CEO and Founder of Esitu Solutions.

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 Vikki Kroll find her on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kroll-8a8065b5/ and find her company Esitu Solutions at esitusolutions.com

As you may or may not know, transport is a pretty male-dominated industry. As little as 1% of our country's drivers are women. Women also only make up a small portion of all TMs, operators and the many other roles that make keep your wheels turning, but why? Allen looks to get a perspective from one of the incredible women in the industry, Amanda Duffy, and dive into her thoughts on women in transport, encouraging compliance, and why transport professionals are real-life superheroes.  

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 Amanda Duffy find her on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-duffy-cmilt-4337081b2 

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 Morning Cuppa Podcast sees 2 old friends discussing the best Driver Retention Strategies and the power of communication - the many forms of communication. It is an interesting conversation where many tangents are made and many topics covered. See how the Allen and Casper communicate not only with the team but their clients, external providers and any other interaction they may have in their role within the company.

Grab your cuppa, and join the boys for another episode of the Morning Cuppa Podcast..

As promised here is the link to our blog on the best driver retention strategies..

We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy recording and please any feedback is always welcome, any suggestions for guests/topics or even a change of host please do contact us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram @hub_hq_ and twitter @hub_hq_and as always please don’t forget to follow, share and rate the podcast. Fancy subscribing to the Morning Cuppa Newsletter see 👉  hubhq.co.uk/morning-cuppa

It’s that time of year where winter driving is at the forefront of everyones mind - so we decided to face it head on and bring to you a podcast all about driving safely in winter.. Our very own copywriter Cai joins Allen today, Cai is responsible for all our blogs, guides, toolbox talks - you see words Cai wrote them! But, there is so much more to it and one integral part of Cai’s job is the research element and at the moment his knowledge on winter driving is expansive, and only growing.

Discover the importance of daily walk around checks, essential equipment that should be carried in winter, what aquaplaning is plus get an insight into Allen’s Christmas movie catalogue and what his 4 year old (secretly Allen) likes to watch at this time of year..

As promised here is the link to our blog on winter driving tips for HGVs..

We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy recording and please any feedback is always welcome, any suggestions for guests/topics or even a change of host please do contact us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram @hub_hq_ and twitter @hub_hq_and as always please don’t forget to follow, share and rate the podcast. Fancy subscribing to the Morning Cuppa Newsletter see 👉  hubhq.co.uk/morning-cuppa

A first for the podcast today! we have an inventor, a real life inventor.. Jock Boyle is the creator of the soon to be launched ‘VizOvals Blind Spot Vision’ - designed to enhance your Hazard Perception, reduce Risk and enable Accident Prevention.

From being an HGV driver for 30 years Jock has experienced it all from Hazard Perception and Collision Causation to Prevention Time Management and Driver Psychology - over the years Jock has seen all the advances in technology, systems, rules and regulations brought in to make driving easier and safer for everyone leaving him in good stead for his own invention under a similar remit.

As a military veteran Jock has learnt valuable life lessons that he abides by to this day - one being the 7 Ps - ‘Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss-Poor Performance’

Jock Boyle has an interesting story and spills the beans alongside Allen in the passenger seat today - you can find Jock on linkedin http://linkedin.com/in/jockboyle and via his email [email protected]. You can even head to his website to find out more https://oisinventions.com/

One of our very own listeners Grace Corr has graced us with her presence today and has jumped into the passenger seat alongside Allen.

It is safe to say that the haulage and transport industry is well and truly in Grace’s bones, following in the footsteps of not only her father but grandfather, Grace has quite the experience and know-how of what it is like to live and breath transport. We also discuss balancing being a mum of 2 under the age of 3 and working nights for MP Corr Haulage, all whilst having fun with it!

Strap in for an honest and open conversation about mediocracy, juggling finances and keeping on top of priority training when having the time, capacity and motivation to learn is not top of your list of things to do.

Another exciting guest in the passenger seat today - join Allen and Company Operations Manager El Ioannou. El has been in the industry for 21 years standing her in good stead for talking sense when it comes to women in construction as well as a vast experience to draw upon from being a women in a male dominated industry.

“ For others to believe in you, you first need to believe in yourself “ El lives by this and certainly has an infectious drive and passion for her career and for supporting and encouraging those around her.

El teases many an exciting project coming up within her company Mr Plant Hire - where El has worked for 5 and a half years. To keep a close eye on what these may be head to El’s instagram → @El_MPH and Linkedin → El Ioannou

You’ve just got to do what you legally got to do.. The point Allen and John attempt to get across during this 50 minute episode of banter, real life, relived experiences, all in the hope of enlightening you all with ‘Our Learns So Far’ when it comes to the changes of FORS Version 6.0 - and don’t worry there are a fair entertaining few hiccups along the way..

It’s safe to say that if you have an upcoming FORS Audit this is an episode not to be missed.

John certainly knows his stuff and Allen’s not bad either but with a mic each, a vast knowledge of FORS between them and an opinion or two this certainly is a must hear episode..

Discover those easy to make mistakes, most common failures and what not to forget when preparing for your next audit.

We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy recording and please any feedback is always welcome, any suggestions for guests/topics or even a change of host please do contact us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram @hub_hq_ and twitter @hub_hq_and as always please don’t forget to follow, share and rate the podcast. Fancy subscribing to the Morning Cuppa Newsletter see 👉  hubhq.co.uk/morning-cuppa

CO₂ gets into the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil.  

But the solution can't be for the transport industry to just stop its supply chains, and cut off all travel - our economy and way of life would collapse. 

So what is the solution?