Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Heavy-duty truck mechanics industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. This article covers the material referring to the future of the hiring demand for heavy duty truck mechanics and future outlooks for those doing this job. For this, skilled truck mechanics are required to perform repairs and preventative maintenance.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

[link] Surviving a truck accident brings overwhelming and life-altering consequences. Experienced legal representation becomes essential as truck accidents occur more frequently. Data from 2023 shows that the United States experienced 170,716 large truck accidents which caused 5,078 deaths and left 86,842 people injured.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 5, 2024

It's that time of the year when Ford reminds everyone that America's favorite pickup truck is the F-Series. While technically correct, the devil is in the details. Including the F-150 Lighting and Super Duty line of heavy-duty trucks, the F-Series clocked 750,789 deliveries in the United States last year.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Mechanic Mechanics specialize in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Their work goes beyond mere tinkering; they ensure that vehicles operate safely and efficiently, using mechanical knowledge and technical skills.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2024

A heavy duty estimator works primarily in industries involving large vehicles and machinery, such as trucks, buses, and construction equipment. Technical Documentation: They are responsible for creating comprehensive and detailed repair plans and job quotes. What is a Heavy Duty Estimator?

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 19, 2024

How The Scope of Work Differs In Heavy Duty Estimation Regular auto body estimators typically work with passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs, and light trucks. On the other hand, heavy-duty estimation involves working with larger vehicles such as commercial trucks, buses, and construction equipment.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 18, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation , International Truck and IC Bus have partnered to provide what they said is a unique training opportunity for 10 outstanding instructors from ASE-accredited post-secondary medium/heavy truck training programs.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

However, he noted, solid-state technology faces technical and financial hurdles. “A Lithium iron phosphate batteries, known for their long service life and low costs but modest range, are widely used for both trucks and cars. Fabian Duffner, a battery expert at Porsche Consulting, noted that Japan, South Korea, China and the U.S.

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Universal Technical Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Following a maintenance checklist is essential for maintaining your diesel truck. In this post, we’re sharing a complete preventive maintenance checklist for diesel trucks.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Together with title sponsor WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, Tomorrow’s Technician is accepting initial nominations now – entering your favorite automotive technical training program has never been easier! Just fill out the simple online form and click submit. The post Nominate Your School For School of The Year Today!

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autoevolution

JANUARY 30, 2024

Technically similar to the fourth-generation Tucson, the Santa Cruz entered series production at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in June 2021 for the 2022 model year. Not long now, the 2025 model year facelift will be out with a revised front end and minor updates to the interior.

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autoevolution

MARCH 26, 2024

Having technical skills opens up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to building a tiny home on wheels. Take the rig I'm discussing today as an example – its interior was completely transformed to become a cozy and practical mobile home. Meet Alexandria, the owner and builder of this tiny home on wheels.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Universal Technical Institute , the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. “As the number of battery electric and electric vehicles on the road increases, so does the need for technicians trained to work on these complex cars and trucks.

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autoevolution

APRIL 1, 2024

Technically, whenever you hear about a semi-truck with a Day Cab configuration, it means that it doesn’t feature a sleeper cabin. Of course, you can also customize your Day Cab semi to feature a custom sleeper configuration, but doing so (especially if it means buying a brand-new truck) will almost certainly.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Auto mechanic training is a hands-on field that requires a combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and problem-solving skills. It offers a comprehensive database of car and truck diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). As technology evolves, so does the learning experience for students in this field.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 8, 2024

The award recognizes a high school or college instructor from an ASE accredited automotive, diesel/truck or collision repair program who demonstrates excellence through their personal dedication and commitment to the young men and women who have chosen to pursue a technical career in the automotive service industry. 20 in New Orleans.

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Motor Verso

OCTOBER 26, 2024

It sounds technical, but think of it as an essential upgrade to keep your truck running smooth and clean. The… Read more » The post Which Universal Catalytic converter is Best for Diesel Truck Owners? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. By recognizing these individuals, we motivate others to pursue technical careers and further bridge the narrowing skills gap.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Driving the rare Lincoln Blackwood into Ohio Technical College (OTC) turned heads. Every car is a learning experience,” said Dave Hritsko, technical product specialist, Transtar Industries. Watch the video above to see how the band of Blackwood service techs tackle the shifting challenges the truck presents.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Driving the rare Lincoln Blackwood into Ohio Technical College (OTC) turned heads. Every car is a learning experience,” said Dave Hritsko, technical product specialist, Transtar Industries. Watch the video above to see how the band of Blackwood service techs tackle the shifting challenges the truck presents.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. FUTURE TECHNICIAN Alejandra Rivas , Western Technical College, El Paso, TX Who is Alejandra? It most likely arrived or was transported by truck at one point.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This hands-on, outdoors-oriented specialization is ideal for those who enjoy varied environments and technical challenges. Diesel engines power large trucks, heavy machinery, and even eco-conscious biofuel engines, meaning your skills will be in high demand across industries.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ford’s F-Series Super Duty trucks find themselves among some of the most capable off-road vehicles in the world, and they’ve been playing the “game” for a long time now.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. The Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) has announced its 2025 training schedule , which includes specialized programs for tire technician training and leadership training for industry professionals.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each lift accommodates two vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. Technical Benefits of the PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX uses an overhead power unit and a direct-drive hydraulic cylinder. Key Features of the BendPak PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX installs in 8-foot parking spaces, indoors or outdoors.

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CATI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Diesel mechanic apprenticeships are designed to refine the technical skills acquired during training and to introduce apprentices to the real-world scenarios they will encounter in their professional lives. Achieving success after diesel mechanic training requires technical expertise.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Within the transportation industry, dispatchers are as important as the truck drivers themselves in safely delivering goods from one place to another. Transportation dispatchers, also known as trucking dispatchers, use their dispatch training to coordinate the delivery and pick-up of a load of freight.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 17, 2024

Sure, it is technically six feet, one inch long, but an item that big will only fit the bed if it’s less than 6” tall. That’s not ideal if you want to use your Cybertruck for real truck things. It turns out the Tesla Cybertruck’s quoted bed size is a bit of a lie if you actually want to carry anything substantial. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 14, 2024

Tesla Cybertrucks are known for their penchant for breaking down in strange and unique ways , but this one is an all-timer, and for once it wasn’t technically the truck’s fault. Nope, this all has to do with the owner (if you ignore a design shortcoming). Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. The Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) has announced its 2025 training schedule , which includes specialized programs for tire technician training and leadership training for industry professionals.

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The training, technical information, and equipment that is required today to be an all-around master-level technician is too overwhelming. Unless you specialize in certain areas and/or on specific vehicle brands, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to be proficient in a wide range of vehicle models and vehicle systems.

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Eastwood

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Which brings us back to the question you’re asking: how much paint do I need to paint a car or truck? Of course, the bigger the car, truck or van is, the more paint you will need. Trucks and Vans – Obviously, these are bigger and you will need more paint. Don’t forget, you have to paint inside the bed too.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each lift accommodates two vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. Technical Benefits of the PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX uses an overhead power unit and a direct-drive hydraulic cylinder. Key Features of the BendPak PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX installs in 8-foot parking spaces, indoors or outdoors.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 9, 2024

Fisler teaches at Milwaukee Area Technical College and is one of the outstanding ASE certified professionals recognized annually by different segments of the automotive service and repair industry. This dedication is reflected in the talented professionals we recognize each year and Scott represents the best of the best.”

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 8, 2024

Fisler teaches at Milwaukee Area Technical College and is one of the outstanding ASE certified professionals recognized annually by different segments of the automotive service and repair industry. This dedication is reflected in the talented professionals we recognize each year and Scott represents the best of the best.”

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cloyes technical experts will tell everyone they can to not listen to the computer, be proactive, and change oil on a HFV6 engine every 5,000 miles. Consider the Ford Modular V8 that is used in the Ford Expedition as well as the E and F 150, 250, and 350 vans and trucks.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Courtesy of Tire Review by Yanick Leduc Picture this: Mark, an experienced tire service technician, is on the phone with a technical support representative from his TPMS supplier, inquiring why his new sensors don’t seem to work properly with the 2019 Silverado he’s servicing. Tech support: “Is it a Silverado LD or the custom version?”

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