Truck repair and truck washes can be valuable profit centers that also meet professional drivers’ critical needs, but there are several key factors business owners must consider before expanding into the maintenance and truck wash business. To help operators answer this question and more, the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøFoundation worked with industry experts to answer frequently asked questions about these two profit centers in the newly launched 18 FAQs on Shop Repair & Truck Washes Toolkit.
04-27-2023Safety is a top priority for travel center technicians providing truck repair, whether it is in a shop or on the roadside, and the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøFoundation has taken a multi-pronged approach to addressing critical issues involving truck repair providers. As part of its efforts, the foundation transformed its booth at ºÚÁÏÉçÇøConnect, March 7-10, into a Roadside Safety Showcase.
04-25-2023Travel center employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace, and the right clothing, equipment and training can help keep employees safe, whether they are working inside or outside of the building. The right tools are especially important in some situations, such as a roadside repair, that bring more risk to workers. Gather several ideas.
02-09-2023Servicing vehicles on the side of the road is often inevitable, and the safety of roadside service technicians is a top priority for the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøFoundation. Jake Elovirta, director of compliance and enforcement programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), joined NATSO’s podcast to share strategies that can protect technicians.
01-17-2023In the September/October issue of Stop Watch, we featured operators’ best practices on shop repair. Information continued to come in after we went to press, so we’re adding to the story with this online-only peek into service center best practices from AMBEST.
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