Fullbay and Dieselmatic track marketing ROI for shops

Fullbay and Dieselmatic have introduced a new end-to-end marketing analytics program to generate reports on shop revenue and return on investment. End-to-end analytics gives shop…

Nexiq releases new eTechnician version

Nexiq Technologies has released eTechnician 2.9, enabling the PC-based offering to provide bidirectional diagnostic support for Detroit Diesel engines through Model Year 2024. “In addition to…

Maybe we’re the problem when it comes to technician shortage

Another Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual spring meeting has come and gone, and it wouldn’t be TMC without discussions about the desperate need to better attract and retain heavy…

Wasted steps kill shop productivity

Step counters are generally used to increase exercise throughout the day. But when you’re a technician or welder at a busy shop, time spent walking around the shop floor is…

Triage programs, organized tasks keep trucks rolling through the bays

Time is money in every shop, and that means taking every possible step to enhance efficiencies. Understanding the repairs to be completed, and even having the right tools on hand,…

Keep the shop up and running despite Covid-19

Covid-19 is taking the team out of teamwork, but the best fleets are staying ahead of the virus. Kevin Bergman of Prime and Mike Gomes of Bison explain how they are adopting to social distancing in the shop.

Keller Equipment Supply to distribute EnviroLube

Integrated Lube Services announced it has reached a deal with Keller Equipment Supply to distribute its EnviroLube vehicle service trench system to the Western Canada market. The EnviroLube is built of…

THE ADVANTAGES OF ‘MANAGEMENT BY WALKING AROUND’

I heard a term at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings several years cited by truck maintenance guru Darry Stuart, which really stuck with me. He was promoting the MBWA:…