Shop Operations

An overview of the business operations in a fleet service facility or repair shop, including handling data, hiring and managing service technicians, shop management, technician training and more.

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MacKay & Company’s chief economist, Dr. Robert F. Dieli

Shop Operations

Trucking economist Dieli says economy still 'recession eligible' in 2025

Alex Keenan

Jan. 24, 2025

wet VDA track, treadwell research park, discount tire

Brakes, Tire & Wheel

Contemplating new tires? Discount Tire facility lets you try before you buy

Lucas Roberto

Jan. 23, 2025

News

Industry News

SAF-Holland rebrands remanufactured parts under Haldex REMAN

Alex Keenan

Jan. 24, 2025

Employees & Training

Free AI tool from Find Technician shortens shops' search for good technicians

John Hitch

Jan. 23, 2025

Powertrain

International S13 Integrated Powertrain approved for renewable diesel

International Motors

Jan. 21, 2025

Latest

Shop Management

Shining a spotlight on overachievers

John Hitch

May 8, 2024

Fleet Maintenance is proud to announce that nominations are open for the 2nd annual Overachiever of the Year Awards.

Left to right: Amanda Schuier, strategic maintenance director for Jetco Delivery and TMC General Chair; Joe Phillips, VP of Fleet Maintenance and Equipment for Eagle Transport; Nick Forte, VP of Maintenance for Stevens Transport.

Shop Operations

HDAD 2025: Fleet executives share that finding skilled technician, reliable parts still a challenge

Alex Keenan

Jan. 22, 2025

Fleets had the chance to air their grievances at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Grapevine on January 20, including their struggles with finding quality parts and the technicians...

Hunter engineering new online learning tool ADAS

Data & Telematics

Hunter launches online ADAS learning site

Hunter Engineering Company

Jan. 22, 2025

The free page answers common ADAS questions and breaks the systems down into digestible sections, educating both shops and customers alike.

Employees & Training

TechForce adjusts technician demand projections by 20%

Alex Keenan

Jan. 17, 2025

Despite growing employment numbers and graduation rates for diesel technicians, the TechForce Foundation reported high replacement needs in this sector over the next four years...

technician training, barriers to entering the commercial vehicle industry, FMCSA grants exemption to one year tech training

Employees & Training

FMCSA grants exemption giving techs easier path into industry

Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) - American Trucking Associations

Jan. 17, 2025

The new policy requested by ATA allows techs to skip the required one-year of training/experience provided they train based on TMC's Recommended Practices.