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Navigating the technician shortage: Actionable insights from top experts

Hear about the ins and outs of the technician shortage – and what you can do to navigate this challenge.

196,000 –that’s the projected skilled talent gap over the next decade for qualified technicians in the trucking industry.

“The Long Haul with George and Paul” is a 3-part podcast series that explores the root causes of, and potential solutions for, the technician shortage that is impacting today’s fleets. Co-hosted by the late Paul Cigala, who was an ExxonMobil Senior CVL Applications Engineer and Chair of the TMC S.3 Engine Study Group, and George Arrants, Vice President of the ASE Education Foundation, this series brings together decades of hands-on industry leadership and technical expertise to help navigate the road toward closing the talent gap and future-proofing your fleets. 

Together, George, Paul and their guests, which include fleet maintenance managers and other experts in the field, deliver firsthand insights on how the shortage impacts workshops daily. If you’re looking for proven, actionable strategies to recruit, manage and retain the best talent, you’ve come to the right place. 

Episode 1: The 196K gap – exploring the transportation and trucking technician shortage.

Discover how the technician shortage is affecting fleets today as the hosts talk with the Executive Director of the American Trucking Association’s Technology Maintenance Council, Robert Braswell.

Episode 2: Finding technicians that are a good fit for your shop – time to roll up your sleeves.

Learn how education programs can give your technicians the skills they need to succeed from the hosts and Betts Company’s CEO, Mike Betts.

Episode 3: Creative ways for fleet owners to find the right technician talent.

Find out how real fleet maintenance managers are finding creative ways to recruit and retain technicians, whether it's working with technical programs or changing the culture of your operation. Hear the conversation between the podcast hosts alongside Pepsico’s Senior Fleet Manager, Lee Kirby, and Gulf Relay’s Senior Director of Fleet Maintenance, Marcus Myers.

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