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When Does Your Fleet’s Oil Actually Need Changed?
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
August 7th 2017
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2 More Summer Driving & Maintenance Reminders
The heat is on and we’ve been talking about Summer driving tips here on the Dickinson Fleet blog. In our last post, we talked about the importance of being prepared for the Roadcheck 2017 and the focus on cargo safety this year. Summertime Distracted Driving Another topic that deserves some additional focus during the Summer
June 19th 2017
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Dickinson Fleet Services Acquires Reliable Mobile Service of Chicago.
Indianapolis, Indiana:  Dickinson Fleet Services (“DFS” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Reliable Mobile Service of Chicago, Illinois. DFS, along with majority shareholder Ridgemont Equity Partners, completed the acquisition on June 1, 2017. Reliable Mobile Service has over 20 years of experience servicing light, medium and heavy duty vehicles in the
June 12th 2017
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Summer Means Roadcheck 2017 – Are You Ready?
With Memorial Day behind us and school out of session, the realization is hitting that SUMMER IS UPON US! Now that means different things for different people, but one thing is true for ALL of us: we’re going to encounter more drivers on the road. Summer holidays, Summer vacations, teens with freedom – these things
June 2nd 2017
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2 Trending Topics in Trucking – Simulators & Trailer Tracking
At Dickinson Fleet Services, we work to stay on top of the latest technology trends in the transportation industry. Being ahead of the curve is what allows us to provide the best mobile fleet maintenance and repair services available today. As we come across interesting news, we make it a point to share that with
May 24th 2017
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Uber Freight for Trucking is Here. But What Does It Mean?
Press a button. Get a load. Can it really be that simple? Uber is now officially in the trucking game and this is the promise it makes. But will it disrupt the trucking industry like it has the taxi cab business? There’s now doubt the original target market is going to be Owner Operators and
May 19th 2017
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Does Gamification Mean Better Truckers?
On-board cameras, increased connectivity to the highway, self-driving trucks and more. As technology continues to progress, we’re approaching the “gamification” of trucking. But is that such a good thing? Soon nearly every move will be monitored, in real-time. Whether it’s the driver actually behind the wheel or riding co-pilot, Fleet Managers and operations personnel will
May 16th 2017
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Be Prepared: It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is here. It’s Spring Break season. Gas prices are low. This means there are more and more people on the road. Which also means, distracted driving is going to be at an all-time high. Leading causes of distractions include cell phones/technology, problems at home, lack of sleep, mind wandering, etc. Many people behind the
April 14th 2017
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4 Spring Semi Truck Tidy Up Tips
Spring has sprung and it appears the warm weather is finally here. That also means as the Winter is behind us, the rain is moving in as the temps (finally) begin to rise. For many people ,this means it’s time for some “Spring cleaning” around the house. But for Fleet Managers everywhere, this is a
April 7th 2017
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Reminder: Roadcheck 2017 is Coming. Will You Be Ready?
The annual commercial vehicle inspection push is coming. It will be here before you know it and NOW is the time to start preparing. That’s right, June 6th -8th DOT Inspectors will be conducting numerous roadside inspections and many CDL drivers are not going to be prepared. Are yours? In its 30th year, the purpose
March 28th 2017
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