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Truck Repair Headache Relief for Fleet Managers
Truck repair and maintenance can give Fleet Managers some serious headaches. There’s no doubt about that. Especially if you’re trying to employ your own technicians. There are 3 big areas that can really creep up on you and make your head pound are: technology, hiring/training and performance. So, why not offload these worries onto someone…
Are Your Tires Ready for Roadcheck 2016?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will be June 7-9, 2016. And the big question this year will be: are your tires safe? A Focus On Tires That’s right, each year International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. The special emphasis for 2016 International Roadcheck is tire safety (i.e., measuring…
Is Trucking Running Out of Technicians?
I recently saw a Student Driver Placement magazine and couldn’t help but notice the headline on the cover: “Trucking is almost out of technicians!” As you can imagine, that’s pretty attention grabbing for a company that provides mobile truck repair and maintenance services. It all comes back to numbers. Sources like TruckingInfo.com report that for…
Mobile Paperwork Management for Truckers
Paperwork… Let’s face it. No one really enjoys it. But paperwork is a necessary evil of trucking. Paperwork is a necessary part of just about any business. Sure, as a whole we are going much more digital and mobile – but paperwork in some form still exists. This is especially true in trucking. It’s not…
Driver Safety & Fatigue News from MATS 2016
The Mid-America Truck Show, or “MATS” is a chance for companies in the trucking industry to unveil new products, showcase new trucks, all while connecting with drivers. From its website, “MATS is the largest annual heavy-duty trucking industry event in the world. Held each year at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. The show…
Are You Spending Too Much Money on Truck Maintenance?
Could you be saving money on your truck maintenance? I know. I know. It’s kind of a strange question for a truck repair and maintenance company to ask, right. I mean, you’d think we would want you to spend MORE. Honestly, the question kind of reminds me of the GEICO commercial about saving 15% of…
The REAL COST of Preventative Maintenance & Your CSA Score
How much does preventative maintenance really cost? As a Fleet Manager it’s so important to understand the truth behind the answer to that question. Understanding the CSA Compliance Program
Vendor of the Year
Dickinson Fleet Services works with several suppliers each and every year. The value each supplier brings to our operation is important in its own unique way. All are true partners, as the products and services they provide make it possible for DFS to service our customers to the level of excellence and professionalism they both…
Does Trucking Have New Technology Overload?
We’ve covered a lot of technology updates lately here on the Dickinson Fleet blog. Everything from wearables in trucking… to transportation management systems… to wellness seats… and, of course, self-driving trucks. Blinded by Shiny Tech Gadgets
A Commitment to Safety.
Dickinson Fleet Service is proud to recognize all of our maintenance facilities for their outstanding commitment to safety. Each of these locations and the professionals working to keep our clients on the road everyday, not only perform their jobs in all weather conditions but are dedicated to making sure all work is performed safely and correctly.…