RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Swapping them out is easy if you have the right tools and some technical skills. In such cases, the headlights or interior lights may dim or flicker, especially when starting the vehicle or using multiple electronics. Loose or corroded battery terminal clamps can turn a quick trip into a no-go. Leaving you stuck with a dead battery.

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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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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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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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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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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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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 28, 2024

Courtesy of ImportCar by Bob Howlett When I started driving way back in 1977, it seemed like you had to buy a truck to get a 4WD vehicle. The first step is to connect a Vida or equivalent scan tool to see if you can communicate with the Differential Electronics Module (DEM).

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping. These differentials can act like a locking limited-slip or open differential with only a change of the electronically controlled clutches.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The honored individuals come from all segments of the automobile, collision, truck, school bus, parts, educator and training sectors.” Plato, Minnesota) Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year James Singleton, Highway Motors Inc.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The honored individuals come from all segments of the automobile, collision, truck, school bus, parts, educator and training sectors.” Plato, Minnesota) Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year James Singleton, Highway Motors Inc.

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Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Articulated trucks are comprised of two parts: a cab for drivers to sit safely and a trailer. Even with previous experience in mechanics and electronics, these massive machines still require a large amount of training if they are to be used safely. You should learn all the technical skills needed to repair and maintain big machines.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Depending on the make and model of your truck, this could either be a type of gear lubricant or transmission fluid. Reverse your truck: If you have a manual transmission, ensure your truck is in neutral and activate four-wheel drive high mode. The lubricant prevents each gear and bearing from overheating and seizing.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Depending on the make and model of your truck, this could either be a type of gear lubricant or transmission fluid. Reverse your truck : If you have a manual transmission, ensure your truck is in neutral and activate four-wheel drive high mode. The lubricant prevents each gear and bearing from overheating and seizing.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Technically, yes, but it’s not recommended. How to Reset the Check Engine Light for Gas Cap Here are two ways to turn off the Check Engine Light on your car or truck: A. 5 Other Reasons that Can Trigger the Check Engine Light Modern cars are complex, with different electronic modules and sensors that can trigger the check engine light.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 11, 2024

Relearn the New Cam Sensor There are two ways to reset or relearn the camshaft position sensor: Using a scan tool with special diagnostic software Driving your car or truck in a specific manner Let’s break down each method. Without a Scan Tool To reset the camshaft position without a scanner: Turn off all electronic accessories.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 16, 2025

However, when you compare a typical car crash with a semi-truck accident, the differences quickly become clear in terms of severity and legal complexity. Semi-truck accidents are an entirely different beast. The Size and Force of Impact One of the most obvious differences is physical: semi-trucks are massive.

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Driver's Edge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A skilled mechanic should be well-informed and trained in working with modern vehicle systems and electronic components. They should be willing to explain the issues in a way you can understand without using technical jargon. When evaluating a mechanic's expertise, inquire about their knowledge of the latest automotive technology.

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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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