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Ever turn on your car, crank the air conditioner up and then promptly be greeted with the melodious odor of something “funky”? Find out what it could be from our own Dan Kincaid, Senior technical Director for Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries.
Driving down the road at some point all of us have noticed the large and small chunks of tire rubber on the country’s highway’s and byway’s. Most technicians know these road hazards can be attributed to Big-Rig trailer tires that have failed and separated; most like due to low tire pressure or improper re-treading. These faulty repairs can cause accidents due to swerving, and hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide in property damage to vehicles and infrastructure.
“My wiper blades streak, chatter and don’t clean the windshield anymore.” If that refrain if familiar to you, here’s a rainy-weather tip to keep your customers driving safe and not singing the “Wiper Blade Blues.”
This year there was again no shortage of talent and competing for Grand Champion was quite the rigorous process as usual. Taking the Grand Champion win this year was Phillip Pinter from FedEx Freight in Ida, MI.
In environments such as construction, mining, etc. there are a multitude of contaminants entering the cab. The outside air can be six times “dirtier” than inside filtered air.
With the cold winter season fast approaching, it’s time again to make sure your truck repairs and maintenance plans are getting your customers ready for the harsh winter weather. Check out these seven major truck components you do not want to miss.
For those who service or operate older equipment without weatherproof electrical connectors, it means it’s time to ensure that all exposed electrical connections are in good shape
Here’s the lineup of annual state truck technician skills competitions for the year where Mitchell 1 will be hosting the information skills testing.
Of course you do! It’s especially important for commercial vehicles that travel to exceptionally cold climates.
Truck service professionals around the U.S. are busy practicing their skills and prepping for the annual state technician skills competitions that lead up to the national SuperTech competition in the fall. Here’s the lineup of state competitions for the year where Mitchell 1 will be hosting the information skills testing!