DRIVE partners with Babcox Media for upcoming Drive Expo
DRIVE has announced that Babcox Media will be the Official Media Sponsor of DRIVE’s EXPO this summer. This four-day industry event will take place August 25-28 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This alliance brings together the largest coaching and management training company in North America, DRIVE, with the automotive aftermarket industry
How to grow your own truck technicians
The world at large might be crowing about the labor shortage, but in the trucking industry, it’s just another day. Be it drivers or diesel truck technicians, good help has been hard to find for as long as many of us can remember. Complaining about it isn’t going to fix it (though it is fun
Are you the truck shop leader you should be?
Look up “leadership” and words like authority, command, control and power come up. If business owners think of Leadership skills in those terms, chances are that they will fail. But look up the term, “help,” and you’ll see synonyms like: advice and guidance. That set of words are much more on the “leadership” mark. In
Olympic Truck Service is Drive’s latest Shop Spotlight
Dan and Kris Bullinger, owners of Olympic Truck Service in Olympia, Wash., feel lucky to be able to attend their kids’ sports events and school functions without having to ask for time off. The shop is in the heart of the South Puget Sound region, and the area has a clean and outdoorsy vibe. Dan,
Toyo Tires adds EPA SmartWaysm-verified drive tire to commercial lineup
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced a new SmartWaysm verified drive tire, the Toyo M650, has been added to the commercial tire line-up. The M650 is designed for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions. The design and construction provide traction and even wear while meeting the U.S. EPA standards for low rolling resistance. The M650 was
