Continuing Auto Tech Shortage Means WyoTech Students Are Fielding Job Offers
WyoTech, a leading automotive, diesel, and collision trade school, can't keep up with the need for auto technicians, as demand has never been higher.
"We don't have an abundance of new trucks that our fleets can purchase and just get rid of their old equipment," John Alexopoulos of W.W. Williams said. "The old ones need to be fixed. So, the need for diesel technicians that are trained and able to jump right in is at its all-time high, and I only see it getting higher."
"More people are beginning to attend trade schools than ever before. It is really gratifying to see our graduates go through our nine months training program and then get hired by companies that need technicians," WyoTech CEO and President Jim Mathis said.
Fleet Veteran Tony Yankovich Joins RTA
RTA, a leading provider of fleet management information systems and fleet technology, is excited to announce that fleet-industry veteran Tony Yankovich has joined the company as Director of Advisory Services.
In this role, Yankovich will be responsible for leading RTA’s new fleet consulting group.
“We are delighted to welcome Tony to the RTA team,” said Jeff Jenkins VP of Sales at RTA. “His knowledge, coaching acumen, analytical mindset, and experience made it a no-brainer that he was the person to spearhead this new offering."
Can Telematics Technology Prevent Distracted Driving Created by Technology?
By Paul Atchley, eDriving’s Brain Scientist/Advisor
In 2019, I authored an article in this publication titled “Fleet Safety: It is You versus Silicon Valley.” In that article, I discussed how phones and apps are designed to promote user engagement and how that poses a risk to fleet safety.
That story has not changed, except, perhaps, for the worse. Crash data from the period of the pandemic shocked everyone. As the National Safety Council (NSC) reported in 2021, 'a 24% spike in roadway death rates is the highest in 96 years', despite decreases in miles driven. The data show we are still going in the wrong direction.
Science also tells us that the most powerful tool for behavior change is observing and recording the behavior and pairing those measurements with some outcome. Driver risk management provider eDriving has some excellent data showing how this works in practice. eDriving has a phone-based telematics solution, Mentor, which provides data on driving performance for each employee.
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash.
During a portion of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, from April 3 through 10, you may see increased law enforcement on the roadways as part of the national paid media campaign U Drive. U Text. U Pay. This campaign reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences – including fines – of texting behind the wheel.
Economic Turbulence Continues to Challenge Transportation Fleets in ’23
By Brian Holland, President and CEO of Fleet Advantage
Even though 2023 started a few months ago, the transportation fleet sector continues to face numerous industry, economic and environmental challenges that are certain to create operational turbulence.
Everything from fuel and equipment prices due to interest rates, ongoing driver and technician shortages, and a possible economic recession have many in the industry on edge as they navigate through the early parts of this year.
