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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…
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