For far too many fleets, one of the biggest challenges is finding qualified technicians. That is why, when you have a great team, you want to hold on to each and every one of them. NationaLease knows the value of our technicians; recognizes how important they are to the success […]
Technicians
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The focus on the technician shortage is usually about the skillsets needed to work with today’s technology, but that doesn’t mean techs don’t have to know how to maintain yesterday’s trucks. Just last week, I posted a blog, “New Technology Means New Challenges for Technicians,” which addressed the new skillsets […]
Is there a technician shortage or a qualified technician shortage? Today’s truck technology makes this question more pointed than ever. In the last two weeks, two articles in two trade publications address different parts of the issue as to how technology is impacting the ever-present technician shortage. One of the […]
To be sure, 2018 was a great year for NationaLease and the industry in general, and we certainly hope that growth continues. However, certain problems and issues persist. There still is an alarming shortage of drivers and technicians and that is likely to continue. The ELD mandate and HOS regulation […]
When it comes to the diesel technician shortage, the trucking industry is looking for ways to reverse the trajectory. Maybe a new image is in order. I recently wrote a two-part IdeaXchange blog, “Best practices for recruiting technicians,” which dealt with the technician shortage that is so alarming for our […]
The 2018 NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting began Tuesday, May 15, with the 8th annual NationaLease Tech Challenge, hosted by Advantage Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member, in Charlotte, NC. Nine of our best technicians competed in a hands-on competition, which started with a 100 multiple-choice question exam back in March. These nine were […]
At NationaLease, we encourage, challenge, and recognize our technicians for their ongoing dedication to professional development. The annual NationaLease Tech Challenge provides our technicians with an opportunity to show off their expertise and get the recognition they deserve. They are among your most valuable assets. For the eighth year in […]
Although the focus has often been on the shortage of truck drivers, the real danger for fleets is an impending drastic shortage of technicians. Having the vehicles in your fleet road-ready is imperative for business success. Making sure those vehicles are not only in tip-top shape, but are also compliant […]