01/25/2024
Do behavioral assessments work when hiring? See what automotive industry experts have to say in 2024. Our strategic partner Mark Tinney weighs in on the subject of pre-qualifying potential employees.
https://www.fullbay.com/blog/job-behaviors-test-in-diesel-repair-shops/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=email&utm_content=newsletterjanuary2024&mkt_tok=ODIzLVFKSi02ODcAAAGQ1VQRP6O1IFPTCPvFv0b6H_mn9Mq90UMyDmluquT21Xr15jXhm116J78F2m_thue24mz8cc_mM7YMDIrdQxcvvpC1WDsO5J2yglgSJ5RrhiI
Behavioral Assessments: Helping Shops Hire Smarter
What are job behavioral assessments, and how can they help you hire good techs? We spoke with Mark Tinney of JOBehaviors to find out.
09/26/2023
Fleet Services International says thank you to all the hard working techs during National Technician Appreciation Week! You keep America rolling!
05/22/2023
See how our FSI Dealers are using job assessments to hire expert technicians with Jobbehaviors.com.
https://youtu.be/1H18wAOeMls
05/15/2023
Check out our own Jennifer Callaway of Inland Empire Fleet at the Fullbay Roundtable. Great advice on hiring techs.
https://youtu.be/1H18wAOeMls
Shop Owner Roundtable: Featuring IE Fleet Maintenance & Onsite Truck and Equipment Repair
Chapters:0:00 Intro4:08 Let's talk about labor12:13 Recruiting tips16:15 How to screen candidates20:01 Hiring incentives28:20 Pay Adjustments38:43 How to get...
04/13/2023
How to Develop a Competitive Employee Benefits Program. Great podcast from our HR partner BBSI.
How to Develop a Competitive Employee Benefits Program
Employee benefits are a vital attraction and retention tool in today’s marketplace. Learn how to leverage benefits to achieve your business goals.
03/27/2023
See who's in the Fleet Hall of Fame.
The Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame recognizes fleet industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to the commercial fleet management profession.
Source: Automotive Fleet
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/fleet-hall-of-fame #:~:text=The%20Automotive%20Fleet%20Hall%20of,years%20of%20fleet%20management%20experience
01/19/2023
Consumers Speak! How They Use Reviews and Why They Leave Them – podcast
From FSI web partner, Repair Shop Websites:
Podcast for Automotive Repair Shop Owners, Marketing & Business
Repair Shop Websites hosts a podcast that's all about being the ultimate marketing and business resource for automotive repair shop owners.
08/28/2022
Is a shortage of technicians your number one problem? Use your marketing to find techs instead of more business. Our partner repairshopwebsites.com shows you five ways to do that.
https://soundcloud.com/user-887066240-644084247/busy-bays-39-do-you-need-more-business-or-do-you-need-more-techs?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Episode 39: Do You Need More Business? Or Do You Need More Techs?
What do you need more at your shop right now, customers or technicians? We talk to many clients and shop owners who tell us their #1 need is more techs. If they are our clients, we tell them let's
08/18/2022
What defines a master technician? The industry is rapidly changing. Being proficient in all areas on all makes and models is virtually impossible. Great article on maximizing your technician's areas of expertise. https://www.ratchetandwrench.com/articles/12694-marconi-is-it-time-to-rethink-the-definition-of-master-technician?utm_campaign=10MMCD220817009&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5689B2214156G5Z
Marconi: Is it Time to Rethink the Definition of Master Technician?
As the auto care industry evolves, it may be time to examine some of the definitions used to describe auto technicians, starting with master technicians.
05/23/2022
Fleet Services International Dealers contribute to historic Truck Maintenance & Repair market growth.
Truck Maintenance & Repair Professional Market size share to grow momentously through 2029 - Fractovia.org
The Truck Maintenance & Repair Professional market research report now available with Market Study Report, is a compilation of pivotal insights pertaining to market size, competitive spectrum, geographical outlook, contender share, and consumption trends of this industry
05/19/2022
Are your technicians ADAS certified? ASE has added a new test designed to help determine if technicians have the skill sets required to service and calibrate; radar, camera, ultrasonic, and other ADAS systems.
ASE Adds New ADAS Specialist Certification Test
The ASE ADAS Specialist test will help determine if a technician possesses the skills to service, calibrate, and diagnose ADAS on vehicles.
02/24/2022
FSI Dealers Register your technicians for The Virtual Diesel Expo on May 17-19!
FSI supplier Diesel Laptops has joined forces with Alliant Power to share best practices in the diesel industry. Register at:
2022 Virtual Diesel Expo May 17th - May 19th
This 3 Day Event is perfect for shop owners, repair technicians, or anyone interested in the diesel engine training. Hosted by Alliant Power and Diesel Laptops.