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Fleet Complete Offers Cummins' Connected Diagnostics

Fleet Complete announced a collaboration with Cummins Inc. to provide the Cummins Connected Diagnostics application to customers using the Fleet Complete internet of things platform who have Cummins engines in their vehicles.

July 19, 2019

GM Chinese Ally SAIC Braces for First Decline in Annual Sales in 14 Years

SAIC Motor Corp. expects annual sales to fall for the first time in at least 14 years as China’s biggest automaker battles through a slump in demand roiling the world’s largest car market, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 19, 2019

Closing the Skills Gaps

It's important for technicians to be savvy with technology, but companies will also train mechanically inclined techs and teach them new skills.

July 19, 2019

Understanding the Numbers Behind the Technician Shortage

For what seems like ages, whenever discussions occur within this industry about the technician shortage, this question inevitably arises: “Just exactly how many technicians do we need?” A fair question, right? But not an easy one to answer.

July 19, 2019

Game On: Trucking Gets Creative in Attracting Young Technicians

Millennials and Generation Z have grown up surrounded by sophisticated technologies — such as video games and augmented reality — that now are making the transition from personal pastime to business tools.

July 19, 2019

Boeing to Take $4.9 Billion Charge Over Grounded 737 Max Jet

Boeing is booking a $4.9 billion charge to cover possible compensation to airlines that have canceled thousands of flights since the 737 Max jet was grounded after two deadly accidents, the aircraft manufacturer said July 18.

July 19, 2019

Clear Career Paths Needed for Technicians

Creating a clear path for career advancement to help attract and retain diesel technicians is key to growing trucking's pool of future leaders, industry experts said.

July 19, 2019

Electric Trucks Will Demand New Expertise

Some industry representatives suggest that electric-powered vehicles will not only reduce diesel pollutants, but also ­attract a new generation of recruits to the field of heavy truck maintenance.

July 19, 2019

Former Army Mechanic Is Now a Truck Tech

Former Army mechanic Lindsay Dunham says the “unpredictable nature” of her job and being able to work with her hands are among the things she enjoys most about being a big-truck technician.

July 19, 2019