Saia Inc. has experienced an explosion of growth this year, opening 10 new terminals after buying 17 former Yellow Corp. locations in January. We sat down with Saia's VP of Fleet Management, Matt Copot, to discuss the company's future work following these terminal openings, including hiring efforts and advancement. #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance #growth
Fleet Maintenance magazine
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Fort Atkinson, WI 3,829 followers
All maintenance. All vehicle classes. All management. All the time.
About us
Fleet Maintenance magazine provides a curriculum of managerial, technical, and regulatory information to enable maintenance managers to better perform their roles in purchasing and maintaining a safe, efficient, and profitable fleet.
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- 501-1,000 employees
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Employees at Fleet Maintenance magazine
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Alex Keenan
Associate Editor at Endeavor Business media
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Neil Pope
Freelance Automotive & Fleet Writer | Transportation Content Specialist | Case Study & White Paper Expert
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Dieselgirl Missy Albin
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Brendan Lucero
Automotive Technician at Fleet Maintenance
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Apprenticeships can be a solid, ongoing tactic to recruiting technicians, but establishing a program can seem daunting. Luckily, there's three easy steps to get started: 1. Figure out where you'll source your apprentices 2. Establish the structure of your program 3. Continue to grow your shop staff And having a strong apprentice program can help attract more people to your shop, as was the case for Sasha Spencer at KTS Enterprise: "[Our apprenticeships] has also been great for retention as well, because I've had some of [our apprentices] say that they were very grateful for the opportunity to learn something, and they're still with us,” Spencer stated. “Some of them have even taken a pay cut to come and apprentice with us.” #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance #hiring #apprenticeships
Need diesel techs? Try the three-step apprenticeship approach
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The Auto Care Association reported that 114,000 letters have been sent to Congress regarding #RighttoRepair. And more than half of independent shops say not having OEM vehicle data costs them money every week. Do you think the US needs federal legislation like the REPAIR Act, or is it opening a digital Pandora's box? John Hitch #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance #congress
Public pressures Congress for Right to Repair action
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We're pleased to announce that Fleet Maintenance took home two gold medal awards at the 2024 Tabbies by the Trade, Association, and Business Publications International! Our Editor-in-Chief John Hitch took home the gold editorial award for his column “A recovering workaholic’s guide to self-maintenance,” and our Art Director Erin Brown earned gold for her April 2023 cover design. The Tabbies may have forgotten to give us our gold medals alongside the many Olympians crowned this summer, but we're still proud to report on this dedicated, hard-working industry. To check out our award-winning pieces and honorable mentions, see below. #truckingindustry #journalism
Fleet Maintenance grabs gold at global trade press awards
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Steve Johnson Racing presented two future technicians with BAT-man Scholarships over Labor Day Weekend, providing them with $5,700 worth of tools to jump-start their auto, diesel, and collision career. “One of the biggest barriers for students and entry-level technicians is the expense of a starter set of tools,” said George Arrants, vice president of the ASE Education Foundation. “The BAT-man Scholarship directly solves that barrier for the winners.” And better yet, the BAT-man Scholarships accept new applications year-round. If you know a student heading to or already in a vocational school, see below on how to apply. #truckingindustry #technician #scholarships #fleetmaintenance
BAT-man scholarship boosts the techs the industry deserves
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Nowadays, hunting for a job means venturing into the digital wilds of job boards career pages. But for some shops, their online storefront may need some cleaning up, especially if they're looking to attract the techs they need. A good place to start is by making sure your careers page is easy to find. “Don't bury [your open positions] somewhere where you expect the person to scroll down forever to find it in the fine print,” said Mark Wilson, co-founder and CEO of WrenchWay. Listing a competitive pay and cultivating a healthy, varied social media presence is helpful as well. For more tips on how to make sure your digital 'Help Wanted' signs are up to the task, see below. #truckingindustry #jobsearch #fleetmaintenance
Show and tell: Digital recruiting and social media tips for shops
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Selecting a telematics provider isn’t just about finding the right platform for your fleet. You also need to be sure they have a genuine industry partner who will support you as you deal with industry problems such as asset safety, regulatory compliance, and extending equipment life. “These challenges aren't solved with a simple, one-time fix from a semi-trusted third party—they require ongoing support, strategic insight, and a commitment to continuous improvement,” said Erin Gilchrist Rugg, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift. “That's why it's essential to choose a fleet management and telematics provider who is more than just a vendor—they must be a true partner, an extension of your fleet.” To do so, make sure your telematics provider can provide you with ongoing training, access to reporting, and assist you with policy design. For more tips, see below: #technology #truckingindustry #telematics
Beyond the vendor: Building strategic partnerships for fleet success
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EV Battery Solutions by Cox Automotive's Oklahoma City facility tour highlighted some of the work that goes in to managing EV batteries throughout their lifecycle, from testing to recycling processes. “In this rush to production and adoption, once that vehicle is out in the wild, how it’s going to be taken care of, what happens when an unexpected failure occurs in the battery pack, is something we've specialized in,” said Lea Malloy, AVP of EV Battery Solutions by Cox Automotive. To learn more about how the Oklahoma City plant operates, see the below. #electricvehicle #truckingindustry #battery
Cox drills into EV battery maintenance, life cycles at OKC site
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As the vehicle repair workforce is growing older, it's time to begin ushering in the next generation. But younger Millennials and Gen Z are likely to bring not only more hands, but new ideas to shops as well. "Millennials and Gen Z are not just filling roles; they're driving innovation in diagnostics and repair," said Kevin FitzPatrick, vice president of North America Operations for Opus IVS - US. "Their familiarity with digital platforms and software is pushing the industry towards more efficient and accurate diagnostic processes." For more on the driving forces behind younger-generation influence and how the next generation of techs will impact the industry, see below. #truckingindustry #recruitmentandretainment #technology
How Millennials and Gen Z are transforming the vehicle repair industry
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Upgrading your facilities doesn't just make your shop or fleet look more appealing to customers, but helps draw in and keep technicians, too. As an example, Transport Services's renovations added private break rooms, a gym, and a large dining room. “When technicians come to us and see our facility, we try to be better than most for safety purposes and for available tools,” said company president Adam Therrien. “Because ultimately, it makes your life easier. Efficiency is better and they see that we care, so they're more engaged.” Check out the other ways TSI has leveraged its facilities to increase service efficiency and employee retainment below. #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance
Focus on service helps trailer dealer grow even in freight recession
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