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Dieselgirl Missy Albin's journey into fleet maintenance hasn't been an easy one, with challenges such as adapting to new technology and working as a woman in a male-dominated field. "But I’m just as dedicated to fixing trucks, learning, and keeping drivers safe now as I was then," said the senior lead master technician at a Taylor and Lloyd, Inc International dealership. "And through it all, I know I’m doing what I was born to do." Read more about Missy's work and advocacy in our diagnostics piece from our latest issue. #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance #womenintech

Two years ago yesterday this smilin’ kid had just passed his instrument checkride. For 28 years he was a private pilot, flying for fun when he could. This checkride, was the first step in the chain of “hmmmm, maybe a transition to professional flying -is- possible after all.” A lot has happened in those two years. More checkrides, a job search, a decision to leave stable government employment and a defined-benefit pension with 7.5 years to go. When the opportunity came, I was officially out of excuses to not pursue aviation as a career. If I didn’t send it now, there would be no better time. By coincidence, exactly two years from this photo, I was awarded a captain upgrade on a transport-category turboprop. I can dream big, but I wouldn’t have taken the bet that -this- would happen. Two years seems relatively short, but 731 days, lived day-by-day and decision-by-decision, feels a far more accurate portrayal. Each day had to be met, lived, felt, and learned from, to make -this- day possible. I’m grateful for those who helped make it possible, and to live somewhere where such abrupt course-shifts can even be contemplated by normal, working people. I can’t wait to see what the next two years brings…but I’ll have to live 729 more individual days, one at a time, to find out. Life is finite, fragile, and fleeting. Live it while we’ve got it, and live a life less ordinary. Fly safely, all.

Safety is first but yourself should be careful EVREY TIME and EVREY where. ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

The final stage of the 20 hour long process of moving our new vessel down the slipway

Working in Cummings Marine engine

There are 4 components of competency: 1. The Knowledge 2. Efficiency 3. Values and 4. Perspectives 1. Knowledge: Knowledge is knowing the rules of driving. 2.Skill: Ability to drive a car well is a skill. 3. Perspective: No car at the signal, no sergeant, whether you follow the rules or not, that's your perspective. 4. Values: Values are to create a positive attitude towards driving by following the rules all the time. ##Eligibility: Being able to drive well to reach the destination by following the rules and regulations is his qualification.

(5/6) Diving Deeper – Specific Record Searches Not all information comes from databases. In Step 5, background checks often require targeted searches at courthouses, motor vehicle departments, or other official sources such as past employers and schools. These deep dives provide verified, detailed records critical to informed decision-making. Stay tuned for the final step which will be posted tomorrow: making the hiring decision and managing adverse findings.

🎙️ From Diesel Tech School to a U.S. Career! Erika French, owner of LIFT365 Rentals, shares her inspiring journey from Diesel Tech School to landing a job in the U.S. Her story is proof that hard work and determination can lead to incredible opportunities! 📺 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dJ27uCEX 💬 What’s the biggest career leap you’ve ever made? Share your story below! #CabConversations #TruckingIndustry #VolvoTrucks #FleetManagement #DieselTechSuccess #CareerJourney #TruckingCareers #InspiringStories #TruckingCommunity #BusinessSuccess #IndustryLeaders #AdvancedSafety