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Dickinson Fleet Announces Winner of Top Tech Competition
Last night was all about celebrating the incredible talent on display within the Dickinson Fleet Services team. Ten diesel technicians from every region of the company assembled at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse in Indianapolis to enjoy dinner and await the announcement of the winner of the company’s first annual Top Tech winner.
Dickinson Fleet’s Top Tech Finals Are Here
The Regional Semifinals of the 2016 Dickinson Top Tech Competition are in the books and the finals are here! In late June, the semifinals were held at the DFS branches in Atlanta and Indianapolis. 28 technicians competed across both locations to narrow the field down to the top 10. The competition during the semifinals round…
How TRAIT Is Revolutionizing Mobile Truck Maintenance
Dickinson Fleet Services is focused on meeting customer challenges by harnessing innovative technology. This focus was the driving force and #1 reason for developing TRAIT. TRAIT is a proprietary iPad based software that stands for Technician Reporting and Information Tool. WATCH: How TRAIT Works Put TRAIT To Work for YOU Contact us online or call…
10 Dickinson Fleet Technicians Will Compete for Top Tech Award
The Regional round of the first annual Top Tech competition is complete. This means the field is officially down to the Top 10 and we are one step closer to naming the very first “Dickinson Top Tech.” Here’s a look at technicians who are advancing to the finals… Regional Semifinals – 1st Place Jeremy Piepmeier,…
Dickinson Introduces Top Tech Award – Competition Heating Up
Dickinson Fleet Services is kicking off an inaugural program here in 2016 to recognize its most talented technicians. Things are heating up as the regional competition and qualifiers for the Top Tech Finals have been going throughout the month of June, with the finals taking place in Indianapolis in July. How the Top Tech Program…
4 Fast Tips for Trucking In The Summer
Summer is here. Temperatures are soaring. As welcomed as the warmth and sun can be, it’s also the time of year when it’s good to share some reminders to help you stay safe while trucking in the heat of summer. #1 – Check the Brakes Temperature can have a big impact on your brakes. When…
4 Quick DOT Roadside Inspection Tips
You’re on your way to another on-time delivery. It’s sunny out. Traffic is light. Overall, it’s a good day out on the road. Then, suddenly, you see flashing lights in the rear view mirror. Here it comes – the dreaded DOT roadside inspection. Nothing can derail an otherwise perfect day quite like one of these…especially…
Congratulations to Alexander Rossi & Andretti Autosport on the Indy 500 Win!
History at the Indy 500 May 29th, 2016 was a historic day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 brought in a sellout crowd with more than 350,000 people in attendance. The local television blackout was lifted so more people could watch in and around the city than ever before.…
Dickinson Announces Partnership with Andretti Autosport & Indy Car Sponsorship
The greatest spectacle in racing is here, the Indianapolis 500. And Dickinson has some big hometown news to share… Dickinson Fleet Services (DFS) has announced that it will partner with Andretti Autosport to provide complete management and maintenance service for the Andretti team of transport vehicles. In addition, DFS is proud to sponsor the Ryan…
Why Truck Tires Are Only As Good As Your Maintenance
Tires. Tires are flat out important when it comes to the performance of your fleet. There’s just no way around it. There’s a reason the upcoming CSVA inspections are focused on tires. And there’s a reason companies are going so far as to evaluate the performance of self-inflating tire systems. Tires are perhaps one of…