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Guest Blog: Four driver engagement tools to retain your best drivers

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ASE Renewal App helps certified technicians extend certifications

Guest Blog: You don't fire safe drivers: Involuntary turnover and training

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Guest Blog: Four safety award programs that work

Teletrac Navman announces the DRIVE App

The DRIVE App is a Bring Your Own Device solution for fleets to access the DIRECTOR fleet management platform.

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VSP News: Uptime Update, Episode 36 – Connected vehicle services

David Pardue, vice president of connected vehicle and uptime services at Mack Trucks, talks about connected vehicle services, collecting and analyzing data, prioritizing service events, and the latest progress from Mack Trucks on these initiatives.

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Ask the Expert: In what ways can telematics help keep me and other drivers safe during the winter?

Through monitoring drivers' speeds to staying up-to-date on maintenance needs to being able to proactively coach drivers, telematics can help keep drivers safer during winter.

Penske technician and 2019 Tech Showdown finalist Ryan Sutherland works through the troubleshooting process during the hands-on exhaust stream management skill test.

How Penske has revamped its technician program to target training and measure success

The reintroduction of the company’s internal technician skills competition is the first big step in testing the progress of its corporate training program.

Goodyear launches fleet servicing platform at CES

AndGo is a seamless vehicle servicing platform that combines predictive software and a national service network to enable consumer fleets to be ready to go when they are needed.

Snap-on launches YouTube channel for diagnostic training videos

This YouTube channel will provide another avenue for technicians to learn how they can get the most out of their diagnostic tools.

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National Truck Equipment Association releases training module on powertrain systems

The Truck Equipment 201 module is a series of online courses, designed for those with technical knowledge seeking deeper understanding of specific topics outlined in the introductory Truck Equipment 101.

Whether you are a large or small fleet or even an owner-operator, truck tracking provides many benefits.

Guest Blog: What is a truck tracker?

Truck trackers not only provide fleets safety and cost-savings benefits, but are also an essential part of fleet management operations due to electronic logging laws in the U.S. and Canada.

Tire Industry Association announces Commercial Tire Service training dates

The 400-level certified CTS training courses cover all aspects of commercial tire service including OSHA standards, mounting/demounting, wheel installation and torque, road service, balance, and repair.

Channellock announces Trade School Trade-Up Competition and Trade Travelers Tour

The competition sets out to help close the national skills gap by funding initiatives and tools that will largely impact America’s future tradesmen and women.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue conference to hold Future Aftermarket Technology session

Industry experts Joe Plomin of Meritor, Inc., Mike Roeth of NACFE, Gio Sordoni of Xos Trucks, and session leader Brian Daugherty of MEMA are slated to discuss emerging technologies and their impact on suppliers in the aftermarket channel.

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ORBCOMM integrates their FleetManager platform with Samsung tablets

ORBCOMM’s in-cab truck management solution enables fleets to build a scalable productivity hub and connected driver ecosystem.

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Tech Tip: Never weld, drill, or modify a tool for any other purpose

While modifying a tool takes ingenuity and creativeness, there are several reasons it should not be done.