Training Technicians Smarter Through E-Learning
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi NGV fleet and dealership safety starts with comprehensive CNG and LNG training, and managers face the challenge of selecting the right training delivery method for their technicians and support staff. Technicians are often kinesthetic learners, which means they absorb information better when given the opportunity to manually practice the […]
CNG Fuel System Inspections: Technician Training is Key
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi CNG fuel system inspections are complex processes, during which technicians must be able to properly identify and determine the extent or significance of any damage discovered to system components, including cylinders, and be clear on what specific actions must be taken. Whether any damage or other concerns about fuel […]
Prepare Your Drivers for Natural Gas Vehicles
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi As gasoline and diesel continue their unstable pricing pattern, dictated by the global energy market, natural gas remains inexpensive and steady. Using natural gas as a transportation fuel is still more cost-effective—especially for the medium- and heavy-duty truck applications. According to a recent count by the International Association of […]
CNG Fuel System Inspections: Not a Task for the Untrained Technician
By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi During the recent American Trucking Association’s Technology Maintenance Council, I attended the “CNG Tank Inspection” Task Force meeting, and I could not believe what I was hearing. The chair of the Task Force was putting forth the position that “CNG tank inspections” are very simple, straightforward processes that […]
NGV Technician Training is a Long-Term Strategy, Not a One-Time Event
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi NGVi recently hosted an educational session titled “Training: The Key to Safe, Reliable Vehicle Maintenance” at the North American NGV Conference & Expo in Kansas City. Panelists included corporate training representatives from three of NGVi’s customers: Holly Gerke of Penske Truck Leasing, Donald Coldwell of Volvo/Mack Trucks Academy and John […]
Technicians Speak Out About the Need for CNG Training
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi This year, NGVi attended the ATMC Annual Conference, the premier event for the auto and truck training industry, organized by the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC). ATMC, a non-profit organization, is designed to promote the advancement of training and professional development within the automotive service industry. The organization’s members […]
Upgrading Refuse Fleets to CNG: Three Considerations Beyond Economics
By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas (CNG), primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be realized. Recently, NGVi was asked to present at the only CNG session at the Waste Expo conference on the topic of the […]
NGVi Brings Natural Gas Vehicle Expertise to 2014 TMC Annual Meeting
By Kasia McBride, Marketing Manager, NGVi Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) gears up for the TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, the premier technology marketplace focused on truck technology and maintenance. The conference will be held March 10-13, 2014 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. In booth #1804, NGVi training and […]
Invest in Training to Control Vehicle Repair Costs
By Annalloyd Thomason, Vice President/General Manager, NGVi As more heavy-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs) roll out into fleets, the cost of maintenance becomes even more critical, yet an often overlooked or undervalued necessity is adequate technician training. Using natural gas as a transportation fuel is more economical—especially in the medium- and heavy truck market—and […]
