Recent Samples of Mindy’s Work

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Auto Techs May Fit the Bill

Light- and medium-duty fleets seek techs

As car dealerships across the country close, automotive technicians who become casualties of consolidation may provide a solution for light- and medium-duty fleets and repair shops facing a shortage of commercial techs.

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Key to Success

Talking with Rep. Tim Holden (D-Pa.)

By Mindy Long
Published in Road King Magazine
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WHEN IT COMES TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, Pennsylvania truly is the “Keystone State.” All goods shipped between the Northeast and states in the South and West travel though the state. A full 48 percent of the truck traffic on Pennsylvania’s roads terminates outside the state. Rep. Tim Holden [...]

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Diesel Techs Retiring

By Mindy Long
This story appeared in the September 2009 print edition of Light & Medium Truck. View the version as it appeared online here. 
A good portion of diesel mechanics today are baby boomers, and with the boomers reaching retirement age between 2010 and 2030, many are predicting that a severe diesel mechanic shortage is on [...]

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Regular Check-Ups Prevent Costly Fixes

Fleets save money with preventative maintenance

Preventative Maintenance Programs Help Fleets Improve Reliability, Avoid Breakdowns
By Mindy Long, Contributing Writer
This story appears in the September/October 2009 issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update, a supplement to the Sept. 7 print edition of Transport Topics. View the story as it appeared online here.  
Ken Eggen at Tango Transport in Shreveport, La., knows that one [...]

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Road Tripping With Congress

Lawmakers share their top road-trip tips

The Hill, 6/24/09
The peak summer driving season is upon us, and Americans are hitting the highways. With more than 46,000 miles of Interstate and hundreds of thousands of state roads, four wheels and a tank of gas can get travelers to plenty of vacation destinations.

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Building Better Highways

Talking with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas)

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) is among the top leaders on Capitol Hill working on legislation that will determine the future of highway funding, transportation projects and interstate commerce. She shared her top priorities and forecast for 2009 with Road King.

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The Road Ahead

Talking with Rep. Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

When it comes to transportation, Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) is one of the most powerful leaders on Capitol Hill. He serves as chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has jurisdiction over America’s surface transportation, freight and passenger rail and the inland waterway system. He shared his insights and predictions for the year ahead with Road King.

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