Fleet Services

Wow…it’s hard to believe 2017 is going to be coming to a close very soon. What a year it has been for all of us here at Dickinson Fleet Services! Let’s take a look… 20th Anniversary Celebration Earlier this year, our company celebrated its 20th anniversary in beautiful St. Petersburg, FL. Our company was founded…

Thank a Trucker Thanksgiving may have come and gone, but the season to “ Thank a Trucker ” is far from over. It’s during the holidays that truck drivers have one of the most demanding jobs out there. Tight deadlines, inclement weather, increased traffic and more. Needless to say, showing some extra appreciation during this…

Electric Trucks When it comes to electric trucks, most are saying it’s not a matter of IF but WHEN? When we will see electric semi trucks reach widespread status? It might be sooner than we think.  According to Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, production of the new electric semit truck will begin in 2019.…

Typical Thanksgiving day tools might be your fork, carving knife and other utensils. But here at Dickinson Fleet Services, we have our own set of tools. You might think we’re talking about wrenches, screwdrivers and all that good stuff. But really we’re talking about something more. Over the years, we’ve put together a collection of…

This is that time of year when it’s always good to put out some Winter safety reminders among your drivers. While many of the items listed below may seem like basic things, they’re also among the most commonly overlooked. Let’s take a moment to review… Keep Tabs on Weather & Trip Plan This one seems…

It’s that time of year when change is in the air. The weather is more unpredictable. The days are shorter. Wetter road conditions are more likely. There’s increased traffic as the holiday season is upon us. Let’s just say, traffic and weather changes during Fall can bring about challenges for everyone sharing the road –…

Just last week, the folks from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released their annual report on the “Top 10 Issues” facing the trucking community. This report includes the findings of a survey that is conducted each year and compares it to the data from previous years to reveal…

Some Fleet Managers have embraced it. Others have resisted over the years due to cost and the factors. But come December of this year, 2017, all CDL drivers required to keep a Record of Duty Status (RODS) must use an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to document their compliance with HOS rules. The Mandate requires that…

CVSA Safe Driving Enforcement Week is upon us. You don’t want any driver in your fleet to get hit with a ticket or violation. It can be deterimental for the record and hit  the pocketbook hard. Likewise, it’s good to make sure that other motorists are aware of these tips as we’re all sharing the…

In 2016, Dickinson Fleet Services become the Official Service Provider and Fleet Management Company for Andretti Autosport. It has been a true partnership since the beginning and we’ve been very fortunate to work with such a great company. A huge milestone for both of us took place recently at the 2017 Verizon IndyCar season finale…