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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.…
What Does The Next Generation of Truckers Look Like?
What does the next generation of truck drivers look like? Admit it. If you’re a Fleet Manager, this is a question you’ve entertained. As more and more drivers continue to approach retirement age, it seems the younger generation just can’t come into the transportation industry quickly enough. And those who do, well, often don’t last…
Will Uber In Trucking Really Work?
Admit it. If you’re in the trucking industry, you’ve wondered if the Uber concept could really work. On the surface, you might simply think that if an app can connect a “taxi” driver with a passenger, then why couldn’t it connect a company needing freight to be moved with a professional trucker. Frost &…
Get Fit for Fuel Economy with PedalCoach
Fuel economy is a big deal in trucking. Just ask any Fleet Manager. Odds are, if you’re a Fleet Manager you’ve spent time reviewing it and are always trying to improve upon your collective MPG. Even the slightest enhancements in MPG can mean millions of dollars in savings for your fleet. The key, of course,…
Maximize Your Refund – Trucker Tax Deductions You Could Be Missing
January is now a memory and 2016 is well underway. This means it’s the time of year that we find the conversation switching from new year’s resolutions to tax returns and deductions. Oh yes, fleet managers and truck drivers, it’ll soon be time to get those taxes filed for 2015! So, here’s a question –…
Retain More Drivers By Giving Them A Voice
We have covered truck driver turnover rates and strategies for retaining drivers previously on our blog. Recently, The Washington Post wrote an article about a company that is retaining more drivers by giving them a voice. It’s strategy is simple: listen to drivers and help solve their issues. Let’s take a closer look… Forming An Advisory…
Wearables In Fleet Management & Trucking
We have spent quite a bit of time here on the Dickinson Fleet site discussing technology and the future of fleet management. We’ve covered the overall theme of better connecting the drivers to the road and the road to the drivers. But one thing we have yet to drive into is the question of –…
Getting A Pulse on Driver Health in 2016
If you are a Fleet Manager, the health of your drivers is quickly becoming as important as the health of your trucks. Because, just like when your trucks break down, your drivers breaking down means increased costs for repair. Truck driving is one of the deadliest professions. There’s really no other way to put it. …