RS159: Can Engagement Initiatives Solve the Technician Shortage in Trucking?

Right now, more than 60,000 commercial trucking maintenance jobs go unfilled, leaving fleet maintenance managers scrambling to keep operations running smoothly. The challenge isn’t just hiring—it’s finding and retaining skilled technicians in an increasingly competitive landscape. To explore solutions, Mike Freeze sits down with Amanda Schuier, strategic maintenance manager at Jetco Delivery and outgoing general chairman and treasurer of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC). Amanda shares key insights from her leadership at TMC, where engagement is a top priority. One standout initiative is her "Chats with the Chairman" series—an informal yet impactful platform that encourages open discussions about the most pressing challenges in fleet maintenance. What strategies can you apply to your own operations? Tune in to gain expert insights and actionable tactics. For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/can-engagement-initiatives-solve-the-technician-shortage-in-trucking/ This episode is sponsored by: https://www.cummins.com/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns: Twitter: @ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: @roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices