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Welcome to the Fleet Geeks podcast we are here to develop Fleet and Transport professionals. Are you a Transport Manager, Fleet Manager or aspiring and on your development journey? Do you want to progress and develop your skills & knowledge?
We promise to bring lively conversation and debate around interesting issues, and keep you bang up to date with changes in our awesome industry.
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10 MORE Policies you must have for your Fleet Operation
Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners
11 minutes
2 weeks ago
10 MORE Policies you must have for your Fleet Operation
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.π 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.π 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.π 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.π 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.π 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.π Purpose: Prevents serious injuries in depots β often overlooked by operators.
7. Tyre Management Policy
Goes beyond wheel torque β covers selection, inspection, tread depth, pressure checks, and age limits.π 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.π 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.π 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.π Purpose: Stops critical info getting lost in translation and supports audit trails.
In this episode,Β Pete explores these policies and why you need them.
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Fleet Geeks Podcast by Flagship Partners
Welcome to the Fleet Geeks podcast we are here to develop Fleet and Transport professionals. Are you a Transport Manager, Fleet Manager or aspiring and on your development journey? Do you want to progress and develop your skills & knowledge?
We promise to bring lively conversation and debate around interesting issues, and keep you bang up to date with changes in our awesome industry.
The Fleet Geeks are a community of professionals & if you enjoy the podcast why not join the discussion for free in the Fleet Geek community on Facebook?