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Bold pink and black graphic with large distressed text reading “Where Are the Women Techs?” highlighting the shortage of women in diesel technician roles.
ArticlesJune 9, 2026

Where Are All the Women Technicians? Closing the Gap with Support and Career Pathways

Women make up just 4% of diesel tech roles. Here’s how trucking can attract, support, and retain more women in the shop.

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Mechanic working beneath a raised vehicle in a dimly lit garage, illuminated by a hanging Streamlight work light. The technician reaches toward the undercarriage while inspecting or repairing automotive components.
ArticlesMay 20, 2026

The Power of Inspection Lighting in Modern Fleet Maintenance

Technicians tackle varied tasks every day, but as problem-solvers, they need good illumination during inspections, repairs, and maintenance. So, what makes a good technician inspection light?

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Promotional graphic for Installer’s Advantage featuring “5,000+ Automotive Parts” text over an auto repair shop scene with vehicles on lifts, service equipment, and technicians’ work bays in the background.
NewsMay 15, 2026

DRiV Launches Installer’s Advantage Program to Resolve Technician Challenges

Installer’s Advantage, by DRiV, brings together more than 5,000 exclusive parts engineered to address common challenges technicians face every day in the service bay.

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Shades of Fleet Technicians Voices What the Job is Really Like from Truck Chat with Lauren Fletcher blue background with mechanic
Videosby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

What It’s Really Like to Be a Technician | Shades of Fleet

Real technicians share what the job actually looks like, from tough days to evolving technology and the problem-solving behind fleet operations.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

Your Fleet Is Also Human: Helping Drivers and Technicians During Disasters

Disaster response plans often overlook the human factor. Learn how supporting drivers and technicians improves safety, resilience, and fleet performance.

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Old industrial forklift inside a workshop, showing heavy wear and tear, representing equipment maintained and used in challenging conditions.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

When the Shop Is Gone, Preparing Technicians for Real-World Disaster Response

When disaster shuts down the shop, technicians must adapt. Learn how field expedient skills keep equipment running when it matters most.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 3, 2026

Road Ready Launches Online Training Tool

Road Ready University’s self-directed training modules teach fleet technicians and management the fundamentals of the Road Ready telematics system.

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Work Truck Truck Chat Shades of Fleet Call for Voices for The Technicians Table April episode.
Newsby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2026

Call for Voices: Inviting Technicians to Tell Their Stories

April’s theme, The Technicians’ Table, shines a light on the essential work of technicians and maintenance professionals: the heartbeat of fleet. Submit your insights today!

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Ram Professional Unveils the 2027 ProMaster City at Work Truck Week 2026
Videosby Lauren FletcherMarch 14, 2026

Ram ProMaster City Reveal at Work Truck Week 2026

Ram Professional leaders explain why the company is re-entering the small van segment and how the new ProMaster City fills a critical gap for electricians, plumbers, contractors, delivery services, and mobile technicians.

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ProductsFebruary 25, 2026

Challenger Lifts BT3300 Lift Table Provides EV Service Solution

Challenger Lifts' BT3300 Lift Table is a heavy-duty scissor lift with a 3,300-pound lifting capacity, enabling technicians to precisely remove and install high-voltage batteries, transmissions, engines, rear differentials, and other large vehicle systems.

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