Labor

Netchex, a payroll and HR platform for deskless workforces, has launched Mesh, six AI HR teammates that work ahead of problems instead of waiting to be asked — built for…

            Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the car wash industry. What was once considered a labor-intensive business focused primarily on cleaning vehicles has evolved into a technology-driven operation that leverages…

As ScrubaDub celebrates its 60th anniversary, the third-generation family-owned company is also celebrating the people who have made the milestone possible. The chain’s workplace culture has earned recognition on both…

            My wife asked the other night if I wanted to go to dinner. We have a favorite place where we like to sit at the bar, and before I…

            Four years ago, I embarked on a new adventure as a general manager for a car wash equipment distributor. Recently, I have been assessing my team, comparing where we…

            Car wash equipment rarely fails at a convenient time. It breaks during peak volume, promotions, and staffing shortages — precisely when uptime matters most. When that happens, costs can…

            A recent conversation reminded me just how much the role of a car wash manager has evolved.             I was catching up with a longtime industry colleague who had…

            Last month, we examined the somewhat complicated but very important topic of handling detailing employees. Several recommendations were offered, including:•          Hire employees based on attitude and ability to learn…

            This column is part of an ongoing series on “The 100 Questions You Must Answer” when adding detailing to a car wash. The goal of the series is to…

            I haven’t turned a wrench in a car wash environment for more than 25 years. The equipment has changed significantly, but maintenance and repairs have not changed as much.…