TRAIT

It’s no secret that safety is a top priority for any fleet manager. But the key lies in determining which types of safety are needed, and maintaining those high levels of security on a consistent basis. There is a lot to consider, but we have some ideas on best practices that should be at the…

Fleet Owner recently published an article on the best practices for recruiting and retaining truck technicians. As you might imagine, this is a topic we have been focused on at Dickinson Fleet Services. Not only do we want to attract top talent to work as part of our team, we also want to keep them.…

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…

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…

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 –…

Should you follow the manufacturer’s set schedule or not? This is an interesting topic and one that I am sure all of us have wondered from time to time. Whether it’s our own personal vehicles or the fleet of trucks we are managing; we’ve all probably wondered if we really, truly needed that oil change…

Are you a Fleet Manager with a nationwide fleet of trucks? Then you know how big of a deal it is to make sure everything is running smoothly. Downtime = loss of revenue and loss of revenue = not good. The challenging part is, not only do you need to make sure your trucks are…

How do you know when it’s time to hire a new fleet maintenance provider? How do you know when you aren’t getting the repair attention you deserve? What if everything is just kind of status quo?

Wouldn’t it be nice to make just one single call for all of your truck maintenance and repair needs? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that someone was dedicated to your business and had your fleet’s best interests in mind? At Dickinson Fleet Services, you get all of that. When Fleet Managers partner with us…

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…