Product Picks: New Tech Starter Kit

Onboarding new technicians? Deliver a welcoming gift of personal gear and supplies to help them begin their career in the service industry.

Tyler Fussner

Aug. 27, 2021

It is no secret that recruiting and retaining technicians is a challenge in the commercial vehicle industry. Whether the solution is mentorship programs or elevated training, or something yet to be seen, it is sure that once a technician enters the shop a fleet should do what they can to retain them. Why not try something simple by offering new techs a welcome gift—a curation of personal gear and supplies to let them hit the ground running and be ready (and comfortable) for the jobs ahead. In this gallery are featured items from Coast Products, Harbor Freight, Klein Tools, Eppco Enterprises, and RSC Chemical Solutions to give you an idea of what you can offer your new technicians.

About the Author

Tyler Fussner

Associate Editor | Fleet Maintenance

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.