The truck technician shortage is causing some fleets to outsource more of their repair and maintenance work to dealerships.
September 21, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Electrical Skills Are Critical
As an ever-increasing array of devices, motive power systems and technologies asserts itself into the trucking industry, cutting-edge electrical knowledge and skills will be absolute necessities for technicians to keep fleet equipment operating at peak efficiency.
July 20, 2018TCA
Demand for Technicians Expected to Intensify as Vehicles Add Driverless Capabilities
Nearly 40 years ago, William Sasser walked out of Westside High School and directly into a career as an auto mechanic. But that sort of thing doesn鈥檛 happen much anymore.
April 17, 2017BusinessTechnology
Execs Retool Industry Message to Attract Younger Technicians
NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 The key to solving the trucking industry鈥檚 shortage of qualified technicians lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.
March 7, 2016Special CoverageBusinessTechnology
Training, Outreach Key to Solving Technician Shortage, Maintenance Execs Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 The聽key to solving the technician shortage lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.
March 3, 2016BusinessTechnology
Truck Dealers Say Telematics Advancements Can Help Attract New Crop of Technicians
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. 鈥 Telematics and mobile communications can help fleets better utilize their equipment and drivers, while providing truck dealerships the ability to more quickly make repairs and stock replacement parts.
August 3, 2015BusinessTechnology
Rush Honors Top Technicians at Truck-Tech Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO, Texas 鈥 The trucking industry continues to see a shortage of technicians, industry officials said here at an annual gathering and competition of technicians who work for the biggest U.S. truck dealership.
December 17, 2014Special CoverageBusinessTechnology
TMC Launches Committee to Attract Technicians
NASHVILLE Tenn. 鈥 The Technology & Maintenance Council said it is launching a new effort to attract more technicians to the industry and improve their training.
March 10, 2014BusinessTechnology
SuperTech 2012 Champion Becomes 鈥楪o-to Guy鈥 for Fellow Mechanics
One of the consequences of proving that you鈥檙e the best truck technician in the land is that you become the 鈥淕oogle鈥 of your world, as in, 鈥淟et鈥檚 Google it.鈥
September 9, 2013BusinessTechnology
Service Industry Urges Action to Fight Technician Shortage
PITTSBURGH 鈥 Facing the prospect of having to replace tens of thousands of technicians in the coming years, officials from the trucking and fleet maintenance industries have urged companies to work closely with educators as one way to attract new talent.
September 24, 2012