Trucks Roll with Tom Wiers
Trucks Roll with Tom Wiers
Tom Wiers - Wiers Fleet Partners
Welcome to the Trucks Roll Podcast! Tom Wiers brings his 30 years of expertise to help provide insights to viewers and listeners on the commercial truck industry. Tom believes in developing long-term relationships with his employees and customers to create win-win outcomes. Under his leadership, Wiers has grown from a single service location to a growing network of service centers throughout the United States. Whether you're an owner, driver, mechanic, or some other integral part of the industry, this show aims to give you fantastic insights and more. Check us out at Wiers.com to see why Trucks Roll with Wiers!
The Importance of Winterization
Is winterizing my truck really that important? Tom stops by the Wiers Indianapolis service center for a special episode talking with the service manager about winterization and how to keep your trucks on the road this winter. Listen in as they discuss the Wiers Winterization process and some real-life examples of why it's so important. In this episode you'll learn: - The importance of winterizing your commercial trucks. - The steps that Wiers takes to inspect your vehicles. - Recommendations on how often certain maintenance items should be performed. Schedule your winterization inspection and see how Wiers makes your #trucksroll at wiers.com.
Oct 18, 2022
14 min
Three Strategies to Improve Fleet Maintenance Costs
How can tracking data help me make better fleet decisions? In this episode of the Trucks Roll Podcast, Tom shares some real-life examples from the Wiers Partner Dashboard of how data can help improve fleet maintenance costs. In this episode, you'll learn the value of: Capturing & Tracking Data Things to think about when analyzing the data you've collected And how this data can help you make better decisions about your fleet. If you're looking for a way to better understand your fleet and the processes involved with a good maintenance plan, one of our staff would love to talk to you about how Wiers can help. Check out our fleet partnership plans page to find out more.
Sep 6, 2022
9 min
Understanding the Value of Maintenance Agreements
In this week's installment of the Trucks Roll Podcast, Tom shares some detail to help customers understand the value of maintenance agreements and how Wiers Fleet Partnership Plans work. In this episode you'll learn: Pros and cons of Maintenance Agreements How the pricing structure of a maintenance agreement works How Wiers Fleet Partnership Plans put the power in your hands. If you're interested in learning more about a Wiers Fleet Partnership Plan head over to wiers.com to find out how Wiers can help your trucks roll.
Aug 23, 2022
12 min
The Value of Mobile Serivce
In this week's episode, Tom talks to Brian about the day in the life of a mobile technician with Wiers. In this episode you'll learn: What it's like to be a mobile technician Understanding some of the misconceptions about being a mobile tech How your fleet can benefit from a trusted partner who offers mobile service Wiers is committed to keeping your trucks on the road with less hassle for your fleet. Find out what we're doing to help you keep your trucks rolling with a Fleet Partnership Plan from Wiers.
Aug 9, 2022
12 min
The Future of Preventative Maintenance - Part 3 with Kurt Dunn
In part 3 of our conversation with Kurt Dunn from Pitt Ohio, Tom and Kurt discuss the future of the diesel industry in the changing landscape of electric-powered and zero-emission vehicles. In this episode, you'll learn: How alternative-power and zero-emission vehicles are starting to show up in shops The importance of ongoing training for technicians What is the best way to learn about these types of vehicles. At Wiers, we're committed to learning and staying up-to-date with the ever-changing technology of the trucking industry. Find out what we're doing to help you keep your trucks on the road at https://www.wiers.com/fleet-partnership-plans/.
Jul 26, 2022
11 min
Understanding the Value of Preventative Maintenance, Part 2
This week on the Trucks Roll Podcast: Part 2 with Kurt Dunn of Pitt Ohio Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Kurt Dunn from Pitt Ohio about Understanding the Value of Preventative Maintenance. In this episode of the Trucks Roll Podcast, Kurt explains some of the uniqueness of his role at Pitt Ohio and the value that technicians play in a good PM program. In this episode, you'll learn: How Pitt Ohio trains their technicians The importance of a trusted outsourcing partner The philosophy that preventative maintenance is the tool to keep diesel equipment running Visit us at wiers.com today to learn more about our services and fleet partnership plans today!
Jul 12, 2022
11 min
Understanding the Value of Preventative Maintenance, Part 1
In part 1 of our interview with Kurt Dunn from Pitt Ohio, we discuss the value of preventative maintenance for the diesel truck industry. This episode will help you better understand some of the value of a good PM plan using data to help fleets make better decisions and have better uptime. We at Wiers are experts and can help you keep your vehicles on the road so you can keep your customers happy. What You’ll Learn A better understanding of who Pitt Ohio is and what they do. How Kurt's unique role at Pitt Ohio is helping their fleets optimize their performance. How managing your fleet with better information helps inform better decisions and keeps your trucks on the road. Visit us at wiers.com today to learn more about our services and fleet partnership plans today!
Jun 28, 2022
12 min
Under the Hood with Connected Technology - Brain Mulshine Interview - Part 2
The Future of Connected Vehicle Technology We continue our interview with Brian Mulshine from Navistar, as we discuss the future of connected vehicle technology for diesel trucks. In this episode, we'll hear about the future growth and value of connected technology. We'll also hear about Traton's purchase of Navistar/International and what that means to their fleets and their customers.
Jun 14, 2022
13 min
Under the Hood with Connected Technology - Brian Mulshine Interview
Part 1 - In part 1 of our interview with Brian Mulshine from Navistar, we discuss the benefits of connected technology for diesel trucks. This episode will help you better understand some of the value of connected technology. From telematics to real-time diagnosis, new developments in technology is making it easier to keep your trucks on the road, improving your uptime.
May 31, 2022
17 min
Solving the Diesel Technician Crisis: The Future
Where American Diesel Training Centers is Going In this quick epilogue to our interview series with Tim Spurlock, Tom and Tim discuss the future of American Diesel Training Centers. From increased capacity to how to reach out to Tim for training, quite a bit is covered in this short episode to close the book (for now) on a respected and appreciated guest. Looking to reach out to American Diesel? Head to https://www.americandieseltraining.com/ to get in touch! Thanks for listening! What You’ll Learn American Diesel Training Centers excel at preparing individuals for a high-paying career. Tim's leading the charge to help individuals develop skills that are desperately needed. ADTC trains folks from across the country to become diesel techs. Visit us at https://www.wiers.com/resources/blog/future-of-diesel-technician-recruitment-trucks-roll/ for more!
May 5, 2022
5 min
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