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"Under the Hood: Unraveling the Diesel Technician Shortage" The magnitude of the diesel technician shortage in the United States is creating significant challenges for the transportation industry. With an estimated 80,000 job vacancies and an expected additional 28,000 openings each year until 2030, the gap between supply and demand is widening at an alarming rate. Technical colleges and other programs only produce 10,000 technicians annually, a number far too short to address the fleeting workforce. The diesel technician shortage is a pressing challenge for the transportation industry, with thousands of job vacancies and a widening gap between supply and demand. The complexities of modern vehicle subsystems, coupled with the evolving nature of a technician’s job, further exacerbate the issue. (c) Maintenance World #dieseltech #dieselmechanic #truckmechanic #heavyequipmentmechanic

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For electrician companies, having onsite fleet maintenance is essential due to several key reasons: Minimized Downtime: Onsite maintenance prevents long periods of downtime that occur when vehicles are sent off-site for repairs. Electricians rely heavily on their vehicles to carry tools and equipment to various job sites. Quick, onsite service ensures they remain operational, reducing disruptions to their schedules. Increased Reliability: Regular maintenance checks performed onsite help ensure that electrical service vehicles are always in good working condition. This reliability is crucial for maintaining tight service schedules and meeting customer expectations, especially during high-demand periods or emergency call-outs. Cost Efficiency: Onsite maintenance can significantly reduce costs associated with vehicle repairs, such as towing charges and the high hourly rates of traditional garages. It also decreases indirect costs like lost revenue from unavailable vehicles, helping the business maintain better control over its financials. Safety Assurance: Electricians often transport a variety of tools and electrical equipment, making vehicle safety paramount. Onsite maintenance ensures that all vehicles are routinely checked for safety issues, reducing the risk of accidents caused by vehicle malfunctions. Enhanced Professional Image: A well-maintained fleet is essential for maintaining a professional image. Onsite maintenance keeps vehicles in peak condition, portraying a positive and professional image to clients. Regulatory Compliance: Keeping fleet vehicles in compliance with all relevant transportation and safety regulations is simpler with regular onsite maintenance. This helps avoid potential fines and legal issues, ensuring the fleet meets all operational requirements. #ElectricalServices #CarollCounty #HowardCounty #sykesvilleelectrician #marylandelectrician #ElectricianMD #Maryland #FrederickMD #MontgomeryCountyMD

Understanding the Heavy-Duty Technician Shortage   The industry will be short an estimated 100K technicians by 2026. Understand the impact and mitigation strategies in the newest blog. https://lnkd.in/gNpFh_i5 #DieselMechanics #SkilledTrades #heavydutytechnician #semitruckmaintenance #IndustryCollaboration

Heavy Duty Hauling: What You Need To Know There are many occasions when a business may require heavy-duty hauling, such as when large equipment is needed for a particular job. Here, we will describe the basics of this type of transportation. First, let's discuss what is meant by the label "heavy". Any vehicle or piece of equipment weighing over 5,000 pounds is typically considered a candidate for heavy-duty hauling. Here, the technician is required to load, secure, and correctly transport a vehicle while maintaining its safety and the safety of others on the road. In circumstances where the equipment being transported is in excess of 10,000 pounds, the operator will need advanced training and certification to remain compliant with local regulations. These loads are typically moved on a flatbed to ensure a successful move. Some states require transporters to obtain a permit prior to the move, but this varies from state to state, leaving this responsibility on the shoulders of the towing and transport company. We offer heavy-duty hauling services in Smyrna and the surrounding areas. Call to schedule a heavy-duty move with a reliable towing and transport company that has earned the respect of the community. #HeavyDutyHauling #SmyrnaTowingAndTransport

My last post on data for auto & diesel technician pay data generated quite a bit of activity. For those interested, we are gathering info to give the industry more robust data on this. The first step of this will be a simple survey for technicians to complete. Please share this with your network. We will provide the results free to all. Below is the link for more info and the survey itself.

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Typically, determining the right number of technicians to have in your shop is referred to as the “vehicle-to-technician ratio.” But a group of fleet managers agrees that only using the number of vehicles in the fleet to determine your technician needs won’t get you to the right number. What do you think? ➡ https://loom.ly/uHORGhw #technician #fleettechnician #vehicles

Carbon and other debris can build up in your engine, putting stress on the system. A carbon cleaning eliminates that problem by removing the debris from the system. To do this, a technician will inject a liquid or gas mixture into the fuel system.⛽ Once the mixture is in place, it burns at a high temperature. This burns off the carbon that has built up, causing a sooty substance to emit from the exhaust.🔥 In more extreme cases, a technician may take out parts to reach, and remove, tricky build ups. Our carbon cleaning services start at $800. Carbon cleaning is like giving your engine a deep cleanse, removing the built-up grime that's suffocating its performance.🚙 Elite Tune is Perth’s Specialist 4X4 Mechanic. Whether you have a fleet of vehicles that need to be maintained or love an adventure off road we have a custom solution for you -💻 https://lnkd.in/gDUqXWui | ☎️ (08) 6147 9700 #EliteTuneMechanical #4WDAdventure #perth

These drawers are so satisfying to observe in detail, as is the quality of each part that makes up the engine.