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We are about a month away from National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This year, it will be recognized from September 11th – 17th. But it’s never too early to show appreciation for the hard working men and women who keep us all moving.

How many smartphone apps do you use in any given day? Have you ever stopped to think about what apps could make life easier for drivers? We talk a lot about technology here at Dickinson Fleet. As the industry changes, we do our best to equip our technicians with the latest tools needed to do…

July 22nd, 23rd & 24th wrapped up our 1st Annual Top Tech competition. The company owners and leadership at Dickinson couldn’t be more happy with the way things turned out and are looking forward to making this a yearly tradition. It was a very tight competition and a great time was had by all. Let’s…

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. 

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…