A Half Dozen Things Podcast by Pete Rushmer

5 Areas to improve your Operator Compliance Risk Score | AHDT S2#1

5 easy areas to focus on that will transform your Transport performance and make a positive impact on your Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)

1) Goods Vehicle Online

2) Vehicle Maintenance

3) Driver Management

4) Good software systems 

5) Ask for help if you need it

We are helping increasing numbers of Restricted Operator Licence Holders solve their compliance headaches and here are some quick pointers for you to help yourself

Business and going carbon zero with Ben Aveling | AHDT S1#54

Ben Aveling an I go WAY BACK!

 

I really enjoyed inviting Ben on for a second episode, this is a really chilled chat around environmental impact, going carbon zero, being a vegan and when comedy nights will return!

Digital Transformation in your Business with Olly Forder | AHDT S1#53

In this episode Tech Wizard Olly discusses his old age, bank robbery, how to fight off a shark attack and are we living in the matrix!?

This is was an awesome Live with Olly that has been edited into the podcast and we discuss how he got into the Tech world, his background career, what digital transformation is.  As well as exploring simulation theory!

Poonam Anandaraj; 5 Peak Health Tips for Professional Drivers | AHDT S1#52

Poonam is a chartered physiotherapist and owner of Peterborough Centre, Peak Health Clinics.  In this episode she discusses the key areas for you to pay to attention to maintain Peak Health in your team of drivers.

5 Top Tips For Health in Truck Drivers

1. Typical musculoskeletal injuries seen in long distance drivers including; neck, back, wrists, carpal tunnel, old whiplash, stiff hips and knees, arthritic conditions etc
2. Negative effects of prolonged sitting:
   1. Blood clots
   2. Mental fatigue
   3. Physical fatigue
   4. Posture deterioration
   5. Generalised muscle atrophy
   6. Nutrition
3. Headaches / glare off the road or lights
4. General mental health
5. Need for regular Musculoskeletal check ups

Lesley O’Brien OBE courage and passion an International Women’s Day Special | AHDT S1#51

This episode was recorded as a Lunch Live session on International Women's Day.  Lesley was recently awarded an OBE for the awesome work she has done for Diversity and Inclusion in the Transport Sector as part of the creation of 'She's RHA'.

Lesley was an amazing guest and this episode is one not to miss!  Lesley's A Half Dozen Things are;

Follow your passion

Courage

The importance of Allies

Follow you values

Passion AGAIN!

Don’t fall in love! (Too Soon)

Lesley also runs Freight People; 'Passionate about supporting colleagues and raising standards in the industry, our monthly freight people forums bring together people from various areas of transport and skills sets to share best practice and ideas and listen to a presentation from one of our industry expert speakers. #talkingtransport'

Enabling Greatness with Chelsea Peek | AHDT S1#50

In this episode, Pete is joined by Chelsea Peek.  She is head of people at CCM Group Ltd and Trusted PPE.

CCM Group grew their team a whopping 200% between 2020 and 2021 during a global pandemic, moved into new premises and launched Trusted PPE.  Flagship recently carried out some training for them and were hugely impressed by the approach taken by the senior team and Pete wanted to find out more.

Chelsea's A Half Dozen Things to 'Enable Greatness' are;

1. Mental Health & Wellness 
2. Flexible Working 
3. Sustainability 
4. Physical Health 
5. People Development 
6. Training 

RUSHCAST; 6 steps to becoming an External Transport Manager | AHDT S1#49

6 Steps to becoming an External Transport Manager
Are you or are you considering becoming an External Transport Manager?  Or are you an Operator considering bringing in a Transport Manager to your business to support your compliance?  This episode is for you!

-What does a great External Transport Manager look like?
-How to select Transport Operators to work with.
-What Transport Operators really want from their External Transport Manager
-The documents you need to prepare
-How to price your services
-Other income streams to consider too

Anthony Heard; Honesty, Transparency Reliability with the Braintree Motor Mouth | AHDT S1#48

People don't get much more outspoken than Anthony Heard.  Director of Braintree Motor Works along with Braintree Motor Group franchise and Braintree Motor Finance, Anthony is a true entrepreneur.

 

He is super honest about the challenges and the mistakes.  His approach is so refreshing and frank.  It was an absolute pleasure to interview him for this episode.

 

Anthony's A Half Dozen Things are;

Honesty, Reliability, Transparency, NEVER Give Up, Having Drive, and giving people EVERYTHING.

 

We touch on business, mental health and the importance of quality service.  This one is NOT TO BE MISSED!

RUSHCAST Effectively Managing Driver Compliance | AHDT S1#47

In this eipisode which I previously delviered as a Live on Linked In and Facebook I discuss elements of effectively managing driver compliance
including induction; competency, theory and practical, load safety.

I also discuss managing hours compliance; regularly downloading vu and driver data and analysing, escalating disciplinary process, to ensure performance is maintained or improved overtime.

Ensuring vehicle check compliance; check that it is being done, gatechecks
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As well as ongoing CPC via a Training plan and auditing of documentation and licenses.

The power of vision and self growth with Franchise specialist Adrian Knight | AHDT S1#46

Adrian Knight from Knight Franchises joins Pete in this interview.  Here is Adrian's bio;

'I have spent my entire career helping people from across all industries and geographies, successfully transition in to new and rewarding careers.

Not long ago, I discovered that my true passion lays within Franchising, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Since then, I have been on a mission to use franchising as a vehicle to change lives.

If you are looking for a career change and are interested in what franchising could potentially do for you and your family, I'd love to hear from you!'

His a Half Dozen Things are;

Having a vision

Persistence

Build the right team

Think big

Self growth 

Family