Discovering the Root Cause of the Technician Shortage
Fleet managers across the country are experiencing difficulties in hiring and retaining skilled workers. The question is, why?
March 16, 2022
Fleet managers across the country are experiencing difficulties in hiring and retaining skilled workers. The question is, why?
March 16, 2022
Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.
November 1, 2021
The benefits of becoming involved with local trade schools run both ways.
October 20, 2021
The secret to attracting and retaining talent lies in the professional environment you create and adapting to the demands caused by the geographic area your operation is located in.
May 10, 2021
The school believes this digital hands-on experience will better prepare students for a career in the automotive world.
April 26, 2021
In a time when interest in technician roles is waning, Walter Ederle believes it’s time to start appealing to the ambitions of the generations of the future.
January 20, 2021
Jayson Ramirez believes in providing a way for his employees to reach their professional goals.
October 21, 2020
Erik Metzger discusses the techniques he’s used to create a place where technicians feel like they have the tools they need to excel at what they do.
October 2, 2020
Opportunities abound for you to recruit and retain…but are you taking the right actions that will pay off in results?
September 30, 2020
Tom Keyser believes the key to snagging the interest of talented technicians is to educate them about the career possibilities government fleets contain.
September 18, 2020
George Hrichak knows culture plays a large part in why people want to work for the City of Chesapeake.
July 22, 2020
A tech’s pay is determined by the type of job and whether they can complete the repair in less time than specified by the flat-rate, which will allow them to increase their work volume.
July 13, 2020
Two fleets share how their inmate programs save costs and supplement labor.
November 11, 2019
Everyone seems to want young, fresh-out-of-school technicians or those with years of experience, but it may be time to open recruitment to those seeking career changes.
September 2, 2019
The Arizona Department of Corrections' Fleet 100 program aims to train inmate workers to be fleet technicians and help set them up with a career as a technician after their release.
August 30, 2019
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