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The trucking industry is taking steps to enhance the image of truck mechanics as a way to improve retention rates. The training programs of three companies are described to illustrate how this can be accomplished. At New England Motor Freight, mechanics are signed into apprenticeship programs that provide good pay scales, enabling staff to be constantly replenished. At PGT Trucking Inc, a school-to-work training program is used to encourage young people to become mechanics while at Southeastern Freight Lines flexible work conditions and retraining are emphasized.

If you have confidence in your ability, take the ASE test and make it official For the last quarter century, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has been raising […]

REPAIR ORDER VEHICLE: 1989 Acura Legend POWERTRAIN: 2.7L V6, 4-spd. A/T MILEAGE: 79,482 SYMPTOM: Anti-lock lamp on While almost every late model vehicle ('92 and newer) equipped with anti-lock brakes […]

After bruising your knuckles working, between the engine and firewall on one front driver after another. the generous amount of working room on our Dodge Intrepid comes as a great […]

VEHICLE: 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum POWERTRAIN: 1.5L I-4 2BBL Carb, 3-speed A/T MILEAGE: 84, 265 SYMPTOM: Hesitation on acceleration, worse when hot. Engine pings. Motor Age Training Program has changed to […]

The success of construction projects lies on the quality of people operating the construction equipment. Many construction firms are investing in training programs to make sure that their workers acquire the skill and training necessary to operate electronic and hydraulic systems. Large firms are also working with vocational schools to shape future technicians. They provide raw materials, certification programs and on-the-job training to students., Start growing tomorrow's mechanics and operators today with a training program like these As the bulk of our country's population marches toward retirement and young people avoid construction in droves, [...]

The Mechanic's Education Association (MEA) is offering its Ford Power Stroke Diesel course on Sept. 28 and 29, 2001. Topics indude understanding low- and high-pressure oil systems, understanding glow plug […]

The parent company of American Trans Air doesn't fear losing its top mechanics to the maintenance hub planned here by rival United Airlines. On the contrary, ATA is looking to [...]

The North Carolina Industries for Technical Education has headed an effort designed to address the shortage of qualified truck technicians in the state. The program seeks to ensure that the trucking industry will have a steady supply of qualified mechanics by sponsoring apprenticeship and training programs. The program is still in need of industry support, however, and trucking companies are invited to pool their resources for the program's success.

During the past decade, the automotive industry has changed so rapidly and has become so complex that if the average mechanic hasn't stayed on top of it all, he or […]

I have been servicing and repairing automobiles for over 52 years. I never thought I would see the day that automobiles would change so drastically in such a short period. […]