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Change of Seasons = Change of Fleet Maintenance Service Providers
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 –
November 10th 2017
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Deadline Approaching: Getting Up to Speed on ELD
Some Fleet Managers have embraced it. Others have resisted over the years due to cost and the factors. But come December of this year, 2017, all CDL drivers required to keep a Record of Duty Status (RODS) must use an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to document their compliance with HOS rules. The Mandate requires that
October 25th 2017
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5 Quick Tips to Survive CVSA’s Safe Driving Enforcement Week
CVSA Safe Driving Enforcement Week is upon us. You don’t want any driver in your fleet to get hit with a ticket or violation. It can be deterimental for the record and hit  the pocketbook hard. Likewise, it’s good to make sure that other motorists are aware of these tips as we’re all sharing the
October 17th 2017
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Reigning Indy 500 Champ Takuma Sato Drives Dickinson Fleet IndyCar
In 2016, Dickinson Fleet Services become the Official Service Provider and Fleet Management Company for Andretti Autosport. It has been a true partnership since the beginning and we’ve been very fortunate to work with such a great company. A huge milestone for both of us took place recently at the 2017 Verizon IndyCar season finale
October 9th 2017
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Truck Driver Appreciation Week Came Early This Year
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was technically Sept. 10-16th. But, I would tell you that truck driver appreciation week came early this year. As we all know, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma have hit our country hard. And it’s during extreme times of need like these when we’re all reminded just how important truck drivers
September 15th 2017
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Fleet Managers: What’s On Your 2017 Most Wanted List?
What is on your 2017 “most wanted” list? Have you pondered this question yet? I was recently reading an article in FleetOwner Magazine about the Most Wanted Safety Improvements heading into 2017-2018. Much of the list included things you might expect such as: reducing driver fatigued related injuries, increasing the usage technology that prevents accidents
December 28th 2016
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4 Quick Winter Driving Tips for Truckers
Winter is upon us and NOW is the time to think about your truck maintenance needs. Taking care of critical maintenance and repairs before the Winter weather hits can be a lifesaver. Not just from a cost perspective, but from a safety standpoint as well. Some simple preventative maintenance that is a part of every
November 8th 2016
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Make One Call for ALL Your Truck Maintenance Needs
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
September 7th 2016
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How TRAIT Is Revolutionizing Mobile Truck Maintenance
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
July 18th 2016
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