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Save Your Tires – Proper Tire Inflation is a Big Deal
According to CVSA, if the tread depth on a steer tire is less than 2/32 of an inch in two adjacent grooves, then the vehicle is placed out of service until the tire is replaced. The tires on all other wheel positions must have a tread depth of at least 1/32 when measured in any…
Dickinson Fleet’s Charles Thomas Accepts Patriot Award
On behalf of everyone at Dickinson Fleet Services, we are honored to announce that Mr. Charles Thomas has received the Department of Defense Patriot Award. This prestigious award was presented by Mr. Barney Hayes (IN-ESGR volunteer) in a recent ceremony. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops…
Are Your Drivers Getting Enough Rest? The Ins & Outs of Driver Fatigue
This is a great question. Do you know the answer? In addition to distracted driving, driver fatigue is right up there among the top causes for concern when it comes to truck driver accidents. Getting good amounts of sleep as a CDL driver just isn’t easy. If you’ve ever tried get some shut eye in…
Dickinson Fleet Extends Support as Technician Reports for Active Duty
Dickinson Fleet Extends Support as Technician Reports for Active Duty Dickinson Fleet Services would like to extend well wishes to our very own Aicardo Sanchez as he is deployed to Afghanistan for active duty. Sanchez is a fine technician at our shop location in Tampa, Florida and we’re honored to secure his job with our…
Reserve Your Interview Now for Our Special Hiring Event in Chicago
Dickinson Fleet Services is expanding our team and we want YOU to join us! That’s right, we’re looking for qualified diesel mechanic technicians in the Chicago, IL area who want to be part of a growing company at our hiring event on Wednesday, April 11th. This is a special one day interview event and if…
Dickinson Fleet Services Acquires Fleet Enterprises
Indianapolis, IN. (April 5, 2018) – Dickinson Fleet Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fleet Enterprises with operations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Dickinson Fleet Services along with majority shareholders Ridgemont Equity Partners announced the acquisition on April 5, 2018. The acquisition will expand and enhance mobile trailer repair services…
Mobile Fleet Maintenance Services Expand to Fort Worth, Texas
Need fleet repair and maintenance services in the Ft. Worth, Texas area? We’ve got you covered. Our service area is continuing to grow and April marks the expansion of our mobile on-site maintenance offering in the Fort Worth area. We continue to look for strategic locations, such as Ft. Worth Texas, to expand our mobile…
FleetNet Sponsors ‘Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader’ Team
FleetNet America employees took part in a friendly competition with some Gaston County fifth-graders to raise money for local teachers. The company sponsored a team at the February 2018 “Are You Smarter Than A Gaston County Fifth-Grader?” competition. Each team included local fifth-graders and professionals from local businesses. Over three rounds of competition in a…
How To: Solve Potential Fleet Maintenance Problems NOW to Prevent BIG Costs Later
No one likes problems. But wouldn’t you rather address a potential problem early than react to a costly one later? If you’re a fleet manager or owner…the answer should always be yes. The rising costs of fleet maintenance have been a hot topic lately with all signs pointing to preventative maintenance through technology as the…
Our 2017 Safety Commitment in Review
When it comes to the transportation industry as a whole, SAFETY is always a topic of concern. At Dickinson Fleet Services, we’ve stressed the importance of safety for our technicians and clients since the beginning. In fact, a big part of the training we do at Dickinson Fleet revolves around safety. In 2017, we set…