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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 16, 2024

Readers Respond: Growing the Next Generation of Fleet Technicians

By creatively changing their hiring standards and practices to become an "employment destination," employers can attract qualified recruits.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMay 2, 2024

The Human Factor: Training and Empowering Technicians

For someone to become a great technician, it takes more than just formal training and the ability to use tools. His or her career often is shaped by others who inspire, mentor, or help define a career path.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueSeptember 15, 2023

How Cox Automotive Makes Inroads with Diesel, EV Tech Training

Amid a nationwide shortage of truck technicians and automotive mechanics, the fleet services division finds a way to keep and train enough vocational talent for long-term careers that meet maintenance demand.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 21, 2023

Ryder Expands Diesel Training Programs for Technician Shortage

Ryder expands its training programs for diesel maintenance technicians to accelerate recruitment and training.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2022

Advanced Shop Equipment Can Help Mitigate Tech Shortage

According to an industry overview by Stertil-Koni, today’s technicians are demanding better working conditions in addition to higher pay.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2021

ASE Releases 2021 Student Career Survey Results

The survey found students attending programs accredited by ASE were more likely to feel well-prepared for their careers, go on to earn ASE credentials, and enter the industry versus their counterparts from non-accredited programs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2020

M-B Develops Virtual Remote Technician Support Solution with Microsoft

Mercedes-Benz USA has developed a “mixed reality” automotive maintenance support system with Microsoft that is designed to allow onsite dealership technicians to work handsfree while sharing real-time views and sounds of vehicles being serviced while talking with Mercedes-Benz technical specialists. 

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NewsOctober 30, 2017

Technician Shortage Worse Than Previously Thought

In a new report, the TechForce Foundation is predicting that demand for new vehicle technicians over the next ten years will be three times higher than was previously expected.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 1, 2008

Forecast of Truck Fleet Management Trends: 2008-2010

The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.

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