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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
February 23rd 2016
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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 &
February 22nd 2016
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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,
February 16th 2016
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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 –
February 8th 2016
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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
January 28th 2016
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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 –
January 21st 2016
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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. 
January 14th 2016
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Using the Right Data from Fleet Management Systems
Some are called transportation management systems (TMS), and some fleet management systems (FMS), but they essentially do the same thing – deliver data to Fleet Managers and drivers. The point in delivering this information is, of course, to enable both parties to make better decisions. Decisions that are quicker, more accurate and ultimately lead to
January 6th 2016
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Reliable Truck Maintenance & Your Driver Retention Strategy
Year after year, statistics show that truck driver turnover is at an all time high.  And, on the other side of the equation, demand for qualified drivers continues to be at an all time high as well.  This has created a shortage in the transportation industry that’s unlike any other out there.  The way things
December 28th 2015
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The Affects of Snow & Ice Buildup On Trucks
With Winter here and snowy conditions following soon behind, many Fleet Managers are starting to think about preventative maintenance.  Fine tuning your fleet now, can help make sure you minimize downtime in the cold of winter.  Basic things include inspecting the battery, making sure there’s plenty of coolant as well as checking and maintaining engine
December 17th 2015
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