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Triple-Turbo 12-Valve Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Mike Martin’s passion for mechanics and tinkering with engines started at an early age. He honed his skills by attending vocational school for auto mechanics and had a shop teacher who owned a Sprint Car, which allowed Mike to tinker with his own streetcar and turn it into a hot rod. “I

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Meet Nick Hummel, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

This is an engine; this is a valve cover; this is a transmission; this is a control arm. I really enjoyed the paint and body side of things, and I had an opportunity to go to a vocational school where I got into the collision program. “Because those model kits really get in detail about what parts look like and where they go.

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Discover the Journey to Becoming a Diesel Truck Technician

Arizona Automotive Institute

Diesel Truck Technicians play a vital role in keeping our economy moving by maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing diesel engines in commercial vehicles. Understanding the Role of a Diesel Tech Diesel Truck Technicians specialize in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing diesel engines and the vehicles they power.

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Turn to the Pros to Level Up Your Skills

Eastwood

For decades, one of the best ways to gain hands-on skills has been through local community colleges and vocational schools. If high-performance engines are more your speed than sheet metal and paint, there are classes for you too. Engine builder Ben Strader started EFI University to share his experience with other enthusiasts.

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Turn to the Pros to Level Up Your Skills

Eastwood

For decades, one of the best ways to gain hands-on skills has been through local community colleges and vocational schools. If high-performance engines are more your speed than sheet metal and paint, there are classes for you too. Engine builder Ben Strader started EFI University to share his experience with other enthusiasts.

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How Long Does It Take to Be a Diesel Truck Technician?

Arizona Automotive Institute

Diesel Truck Technicians can help keep our economy moving by maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing issues with diesel engines. This equipment can be found in large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks, school buses, and delivery trucks. What Does a Diesel Tech Do? Is Being a Diesel Tech Worth It?