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Reminder: Roadcheck 2017 is Coming. Will You Be Ready?
The annual commercial vehicle inspection push is coming. It will be here before you know it and NOW is the time to start preparing. That’s right, June 6th -8th DOT Inspectors will be conducting numerous roadside inspections and many CDL drivers are not going to be prepared. Are yours? In its 30th year, the purpose…
Trucking Trends: Reaching the Millennials
Transport Topics recently had a live video broadcast all about reaching millennials in truck driving. Whether the subject be recruiting or retaining drivers, the panel seemed to agree that this generation is different. During this broadcast, there were several hot topics discussed including the intrastate vs. interstate age limitations, technology in trucking, priorities about the…
Will Drone Deliveries Disrupt Trucking?
Will drone deliveries disrupt trucking? That’s the question. The transportation industry has been buzzing about drones for quite some time. But just how big of an impact will these flying robots have? As big players such as Amazon, Google, UPS and DHL begin to enter this space, only time will tell just what the capabilities…
Dickinson Fleet Services Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Dickinson Fleet Services recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. Our company was founded on 2/1/1997 and just wrapped up another record breaking year in 2016. Coming together at the Trade Winds Island Resort in Florida was the perfect way to create a memorable gathering for all and put an exclamation point…
Maxon Lift Named 2016 Most Valuable Partner of Year
Each year, Dickson Fleet Services works with many suppliers to help take care of the needs of our customers. They all play a different role in making sure we are able to provide the most comprehensive mobile maintenance and repair solutions available. All are true partners, as the products and services they provide make it…
Distracted Driving – When Enough is Enough
“Years ago, when I saw people driving how I’m seeing them drive today, my first thought was, ‘They’re drunk’ . . . Today, you pretty much think, ‘They’re playing with their phone.’” This is what Herschel Evans, a seasoned Holland truck driver had to say in a recent FleetOwner.com article on distracted driving.
Digital Disruption – Are Self-Driving Trucks Good or Bad?
Self-driving trucks. This is a major trend going on right now in the transportation industry. But is this digital disruption good or bad for trucking? Well, that depends upon who you ask. Some drivers and Fleet Managers see mainly an upside. Others are more intimidated by the technology and feel as though they’re at risk…
Fleet Managers – Could a Driver Health Coach Help?
It’s that time of year again. We’ve talked about it before. Truck driver health. Right NOW is the time to be thinking about it. But don’t just stop at the thinking, consider the DOING as well. A recent transportation industry report shows 21 percent of drivers who left the field in recent years did so…
Managing Your Fleet’s X Factor – The Weather
Fleet Managers have a lot on their plate. There’s no doubt about that. Continually working to improve things such as fuel efficiency, driver satisfaction and vehicle maintenance are just a few things involved in the day-to-day. All of these things are important and they all can be controlled. But what happens with the things that…
NEW Year, New Elevated Platforms for Tech Safety
The new year is here. One thing is for sure, there are a number of advancements in our services that I’m excited about as we gear up to make the coming months as successful as possible for our clients. At the top of that list are our new mobile semi trailer trucks. These are mobile…