Mobil Delvac™ - "The Long Haul with George and Paul"

The co-hosts speak with Marcus Myers, Senior Director of Maintenance and Safety for logistics provider Gulf Relay, about how smaller fleets can overcome the challenges of recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified technicians.  Learn more here. Check out tips for recruiting and retaining talent here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PepsiCo Senior Fleet Manager Lee Kirby talks with George and Paul about finding and retaining qualified technicians to service a large fleet. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George and Paul discuss the key ingredients needed for successful mentoring, and how pairing experienced technicians with new hires helps build loyalty in your employees for years to come. Learn more here. Check out tips for recruiting and retaining talent here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betts Company CEO Mike Betts talks with George and Paul in detail about his successful work with local businesses and schools in Fresno, Calf., to set up high-quality educational programs for young technicians. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George and Paul talk about setting realistic expectations for what new technicians can (and can’t) do, rather than “throwing them to the wolves” on the first day. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George and Paul speak with TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell about working with educational institutions to ensure they are properly preparing young technicians to hit the ground running. Learn more here. Check out tips for recruiting and retaining talent here. Learn more about TMC here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George and Paul discuss the reasons for the shortage of qualified young diesel technicians, including the industry’s failure to proactively engage with local government and trade schools. The hosts also talk about the current generation’s thoughts on work-life balance and how fleets can use mentoring to bridge the generation gap. Learn more here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast series gathers insights from fleet maintenance managers and other experts in the field who give firsthand insights on how the shortage has impacted their shops. If you’re looking for tips on helping to manage the technician shortage and helping bring the best talent to your team and retaining that talent, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.