Fullbay Sells-Out Inaugural Diesel Connect Conference

PHOENIX, Ariz.–Jun. 20, 2023–Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, hosted its first Diesel Connect Conference from June 8-9, 2023 in downtown Phoenix. The conference, which served as the commercial repair industry’s premier networking and knowledge sharing event, brought together various members of the heavy-duty industry to share and discuss everything relating to heavy-duty vehicle repair. The conference, attended by more than 200 people, sold out months in advance, far surpassing attendance expectations for its debut year.

“We are extremely pleased with the turnout and participation at Fullbay’s first Diesel Connect Conference”, said Patrick McKittrick, Chief Executive Officer of Fullbay. “From networking with peers and keynote speakers, to knowledge sharing with industry experts and fellow shop owners,Diesel Connect served as a vehicle to connect the diesel industry in ways that exceeded our expectations. We thank everyone who attended and contributed to the event.”

The conference featured keynote speeches from Colonel Greg Gadson and Jonathan Starks, CEO of FTR. Gadson, shared a personal story about his life and military experience that centered on the importance of having a strong, capable team at the helm to support you when you’re down. He related this to the shop owners in attendance who juggle hiring and retention issues on a daily basis, while Starks discussed the state of our economy and making sense of the market.

Educational topics and key takeaways included:

• TheState of Heavy-Duty Repair with Fullbay Executives: the challenges and successes shop-owners are currently facing
• Digital Marketing with Nick Adams, Founder, Dieselmatic: the importance of using digital marketing to find customers and recruit new technicians
• Mobile Repair Services with Dave & Jan Kettle, Quality Mobile Fleet Services: the positives of mobile services and why communication is key to preventing customer issues
• Technician Efficiency and Utilization with Troy Willich, TDI Fleet Services: covered common reasons for utilization issues in shops and how to correct them
• Tackling the Tech Shortage with Jay Goninen, Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay: an in-depth look into the ‘why’ behind the technician shortage and how the industry can overcome it
• Shop Foundations: Setting (And Raising) Your Labor Rates with Stacy Conner, President, Equipment Experts, Inc.: a detailed conversation about the importance of value relating to pricing

Additionally, the conference featured two shop-owner roundtable discussions that covered a wide range of topics regarding the maintenance of heavy-duty repair shops.

About Fullbay

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Fullbay revolutionizes the operations of heavy-duty repair shops and internal fleet maintenance departments to create more efficient, focused and faster organizations. The company provides a turn-key platform that connects every function of the business in real time from any location to improve workflow and create transparency in operations. Founded in 2014, Fullbay focuses on delivering operational excellence, preventive maintenance solutions, and inventory management optimization to its wide variety of customers. The company also operates Fullbay Cares, which is dedicated to giving back to the essential workers of heavy-duty repair. More information can be found at www.fullbay.com.