Fleet Services

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
March 5th 2018
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Vanair Named Most Valuable Partner of the Year
Vanair Named Most Valuable Partner of the Year. One of the keys to success at Dickinson Fleet Services is surrounding ourselves with partners and suppliers to help take care of the needs of our customers. Together, we’re all able to each fill an important role in making sure we are able to provide the most
February 26th 2018
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Dickinson Fleet Services Partners with Triad Diagnostic Solutions
Dickinson Fleet Services Partners with Triad Diagnostic Solutions. Indianapolis, IN. (February 21, 2018) – Dickinson Fleet Services is pleased to announce DFS has partnered with Triad Diagnostic Solutions of Fishers, Indiana to provide complete diagnostic solutions across all makes and models. The use of Triad’s products and software will allow Dickinson Fleet Services to service their
February 21st 2018
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Setting the Standard for Customer Care
At Dickinson Fleet Services, the fine individuals working in our Customer Care Call Center truly CARE about our clients. We’re firm believers in providing exceptional customer service, of course, but are also firm in training our representatives to act as an extension of YOUR team, not just OURS. This means, if there’s something your concerned
February 14th 2018
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How Long Will It Take for Driverless Trucks to Be Accepted?
Self-driving trucks. Autonomous vehicles. We’ve talked a lot about this topic which, along with the ELD mandate, has dominated headlines in the transportation industry. We took a closer look at what self-driving trucks might mean for technicians. We also examined the ins and outs of how it might actually help the industry attract more drivers
February 6th 2018
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Guide to the ELD Mandate & Aftermath of the Transportation Industry
The ELD mandate has arrived, but how are fleets responding? While some are embracing the new technology, other smaller operations are avoiding it like the plague. And when it comes to the truckers themselves, if you were to ask two different truckers – you’d likely get two complete different answers. Before we dive further into
January 31st 2018
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Dickinson Fleet Continues Partnership with EPA’s SmartWay Program
Indianapolis, Indiana, (January 22, 2018) In an effort to continue moving toward a sustainable, more environmentally friendly footprint in trucking, Dickinson Fleet has continued its partnership with the SmartWay Way program. Freight transportation is one of the fastest growing impacts on the environment and as consumer demand increases, DFS is committed to responding with the
January 22nd 2018
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It’s 2018 & Truck Driver Pay Raises Are In Full Effect
It’s happening. Just look all around… “Trucking firms offer up to $8000 bonus and other deals to lure drivers” “Truck lines toss cash at drivers to ease turnover, shortages” “Roehl Transport Announces Significant Driver Pay Increase” “More TL pay package, bonus plans on the way” News of trucking companies raising driver pay are dominating the
January 17th 2018
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What Self-Driving Trucks Mean for Technicians
One of the biggest stories to come out of 2017 was, of course, the autonomous truck. While it’s clear that this is the direction the industry is headed, what’s unclear is exactly what it means for everyone involved – especially CDL drivers. But there is one big thing that is FOR CERTAIN. While these trucks
January 3rd 2018
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Does Your Fleet Need This Technology in 2018?
Technology Trends 2018 Staying up-to-date with technology is a big deal in the transportation industry. When it comes to logistics having information and data available in real time is everything…and technology allows just that. At Dickinson Fleet Services, we invest in technology internally and are committed to keeping our customers informed with the trends that
December 26th 2017
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