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    Alex Keenan

    Alex Keenan is an Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. She has written on a variety of topics for the past several years and recently joined the transportation industry, reviewing content covering technician challenges and breaking industry news. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. 

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    Employees & Training

    Digital training tools offer flexible technician training

    Alex Keenan
    April 25, 2024
    To fit technician training around busy work schedules, shops can leverage online learning modules, customized videos, and augmented/virtual reality to keep their techs up to spec...
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    Employees & Training

    Shops find physical training aids effective to upskill technicians

    Alex Keenan
    April 24, 2024
    As technicians demand more training opportunities, physical training aids can help busy shops keep up on new technology.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Fifth wheel preventive tips for spring maintenance

    Alex Keenan
    April 17, 2024
    As winter ends, it's time to take a closer look at fifth wheels with preventive maintenance in mind. Here are some tips from Fontaine Fifth Wheel's technical expert Dan Henderson...
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    Shop Equipment

    Feet of strength: Reviewing the KEEN Utility Arvada Work Sneakers

    Alex Keenan
    March 1, 2024
    The Arvada work sneakers from KEEN feature carbon-fiber toes and electric-hazard resistant outsoles. But can they withstand a beating from a rage room?
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    Employees & Training

    Scholarships to jump-start vehicle repair careers

    Alex Keenan
    Feb. 1, 2024
    Commercial vehicle maintenance students have several scholarship opportunities available to them, including those offered by TMC and UAF.
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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Diesel prices up a tick; down 75 cents from January '23

    Alex Keenan
    Jan. 31, 2024
    National average diesel pump prices close out January up 2 cents to $3.867/gal. Gasoline up to $3.095/gal. Erratic start to 2024 has fuel prices down year-over-year.