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Taking Time to Say “Thanks”
Thanksgiving is here. Once again, it seems the holidays have crept up on all of us again this year. Soon, the hustle and bustle of closing out the year will be in full force. But for now, it’s this time where we like to pause for a moment to reflect on the past year and
November 22nd 2016
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TMC SuperTech Competition is Around the Corner
Dickinson Fleet’s Top Technicians are ready to compete at TMC SuperTech in Raleigh, North Carolina from September 18th – 21st. And we hope you’ll join us in cheering them on!  To help give these fantastic technicians the recognition they deserve, we will be featuring this ad in the Sept 12th issue of Transport Topics.  Top
September 1st 2016
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Dickinson Fleet’s Top Tech Finals Are Here
The Regional Semifinals of the 2016 Dickinson Top Tech Competition are in the books and the finals are here! In late June, the semifinals were held at the DFS branches in Atlanta and Indianapolis. 28 technicians competed across both locations to narrow the field down to the top 10. The competition during the semifinals round
July 21st 2016
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Why Truck Tires Are Only As Good As Your Maintenance
Tires. Tires are flat out important when it comes to the performance of your fleet. There’s just no way around it. There’s a reason the upcoming CSVA inspections are focused on tires. And there’s a reason companies are going so far as to evaluate the performance of self-inflating tire systems. Tires are perhaps one of
May 23rd 2016
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Are You Spending Too Much Money on Truck Maintenance?
Could you be saving money on your truck maintenance? I know. I know. It’s kind of a strange question for a truck repair and maintenance company to ask, right. I mean, you’d think we would want you to spend MORE. Honestly, the question kind of reminds me of the GEICO commercial about saving 15% of
March 31st 2016
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Does Trucking Have New Technology Overload?
We’ve covered a lot of technology updates lately here on the Dickinson Fleet blog. Everything from wearables in trucking… to transportation management systems… to wellness seats… and, of course, self-driving trucks. Blinded by Shiny Tech Gadgets
March 15th 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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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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3 Things We’re Thankful For This Year
This time of year, we can’t help but pause to take a moment to share all that we we thankful for here at Dickinson Fleet.  Here are 3 things that come to mind as we look back on the first 11 months of this year…  1. Our Customers We’re fortunate enough to have some awesome
November 25th 2015
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is upon us (September 13-19, 2015).  This is a time when all of us at Dickinson Fleet take a moment to honor the hard working men and women who keep our country moving (literally).  As fleet managers know, these individuals work some of the most critical jobs to our
September 20th 2015
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