mobile maintenance and repair

Ready for a Remote FMCSA Safety Audit?

Is your fleet ready for a remote safety audit?  Well, if you’re new to the industry it’ll now be coming within the first 12 months of operation. These new offsite safety audits do not require a safety auditor to schedule an in-person visit to the carrier’s office. The way it works is that the carrier
July 18th 2019
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3 P’s of Winter Weather Truck Driving

Can you feel it? Winter weather is in the air. The temperature is dropping and you know that means it’s only a matter of time until snow and freezing rain are falling from the sky. In the transportation industry, this can mean a logistical nightmare for drivers, shippers, receivers, Fleet Managers and the list goes
January 10th 2019
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Speed, Convenience & the Future of Delivery

We’re busy. And we’re only getting busier…all of us. On top of that, technology is advancing at an alarming rate when it comes to logistics. Speed was already important, but now it has become the name of the game. It’s becoming more convenient to order anything, anytime, from anywhere. 2nd day delivery is now the
June 26th 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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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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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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