The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.
The robust economy is creating record numbers of new jobs and a subsequent labor shortage that is being exacerbated by the large wave of Baby Boomer retirements, but some see uncertainty of future market conditions.
A new report from the TMC/FleetNet America Vertical Benchmarking Program showed roadside failures rose 22% in first quarter of 2019 compared with the fourth quarter of 2018.
A traditional tool maker has decided to modernize its products and expand into new vocations and markets. And it has its eye firmly fixed on the transportation industry.
RockPro’s Windshield Commercial Repair Kit comes with the necessary tools to repair small damages in laminated automotive glass windshields.
Diesel Laptops announced the launch of its Virtual Diesel Technician Program, providing customers with full, unlimited access to Diesel Laptops’ certified, in-house Diesel Technicians.
The Smart Splice Pro Series – A/C kit is designed for quick and durable line repair in air conditioning system equipment.
Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event.
AirSept’s Smart Splice Pro Series – Trans & P/S Kit is an extension to the company’s line of products for quick, durable line repair.
Mitchell 1 announced the latest enhancement to the ProDemand auto repair information software with the addition of a new feature that streamlines the delivery of the information that technicians need to diagnose, calibrate, and repair Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality.