Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The diesel technician shortage isn’t just a lingering issue; it’s a full-blown crisis. As seasoned techs retire and fewer young workers enter the trade, the battle for qualified candidates has become fierce. If you’re not actively recruiting, your competitors are—and they’re targeting the same shrinking talent […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. It’s the fleet problem that never goes away—how to recruit drivers and technicians and, even more importantly, how to keep them. At a recent NationaLease meeting, Dr. Fiona Jamison, VP of research and people analytics at People Results, addressed the issue of technician retention and how fleets can keep […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Summer brings its own set of challenges to fleet management. From horrific flash floods to scorching heat to unrelenting wildfires, these are the perils of summer. And hurricane season hasn’t really taken shape. The season demands vigilant upkeep of your trucks. Every year, we post about […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. You’ve successfully recruited top-tier diesel technicians, but the challenge doesn’t end there. In today’s competitive landscape, retaining these skilled professionals is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and minimizing turnover costs. At a recent NationaLease event, Carli Kuntze, SVP of human resources, and Susan Baer, VP of […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. For the last few years, I’ve been writing articles addressing the ways advanced technology and social media may be types of a “silver bullet” to attract younger workers to our industry. As experienced diesel technicians age out and newer candidates are needed, fleets investing in AI and other […]
Originally appear in FleetOwner. The ability to recognize a potential problem before it materializes is important in life as well as in business. For instance, health issues caught early can be treated to prevent bad outcomes and hopefully lead to a longer, healthier life. When it comes to the health […]
It’s a daily alert for the industry…the ongoing and growing shortage of drivers and technicians. But companies and fleet managers know that those are far from the only positions they need to fill. One of the most impactful and important positions for any fleet is the fleet manager. Yet, as […]
There may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel for the seemingly never-ending shortage of qualified technicians. I’ve often written about the major problem facing fleets when it comes to recruiting technicians: a workforce that is aging out with fewer younger workers looking at this as a […]