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Survey: 87% of automotive technicians actively use a cell phone for work in the bay
An automotive market research firm has released a survey on technician cell phone use that should also interest the employers of construction equipment technicians. IMR says its latest survey on cell phone use in bays at independent repair shops shows that 99.6 percent of automotive repair technicians own a cell phone, with 46.4 percent also own […]
January 23, 2020
Construction Equipment
The Top Construction Equipment Stories of 2019
1. Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades Today’s market heights have put an exclamation point on the construction equipment technician shortage, one that’s having a direct impact on contractors. Contractors can’t find the people they used to hire to take care of the equipment to the level they did in the past. […]
December 27, 2019
Dealers
Bruckner Truck Sales technician team grabs top honors in Mack Masters Competition
Team members Toomer, Malone, Pfister and Wardrip successfully completed several rounds of competition, including a comprehensive final challenge. More here.
July 5, 2019
Dealers
To fill growing diesel technician gap, dealers, OEMs, schools step up incentives, cooperation (Part 2 in series)
Discover how dealers, manufacturers, schools, and more are working together to help ease the industry's technician shortage in this Equipment World special.
June 4, 2019
Class 7-8
Diesel mechanic ponders what Tesla Semi means for his future, goes viral
While electric trucks and vans are generating a lot of headlines lately, they’re still a long, long way from running internal combustion engines out of the market. In the interim, there are mechanics out there wondering what their future might look like in a world of electric powertrains. For instance, a semi mechanic recently posted […]
December 15, 2017
Construction Equipment
Master Status: JCB launches a technician training program and national championship rolled into one
Calling service technicians the “unsung heroes” of its dealership network, UK-based equipment manufacturer JCB has launched a new program in North America that seeks to celebrate these techs’ achievements in a decidedly more heroic manner—championship ring and all. Dubbed the Master Technician program, the initiative is equal parts training and competition. First comes the training. Dealers […]
July 29, 2015
Technology
REVIEW: Can Lemur’s $100 BlueDriver device and app match up to a $3,000 OBD-II scan tool?
Turn your smartphone or tablet into a $3,000 scan tool for $100? Sounds a bit far-fetched. Is the Lemur BlueDriver more gimmick than genuine? That’s the question we wanted to find out. Scan tools are as important in today’s service tech’s toolbox as any wrench, screwdriver or socket. Maybe more so. They gather data from all the vehicle’s microprocessors and […]
April 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
Detect hydraulic leaks and prevent hydraulic fluid injuries with the SafetyBlu SB-450
High-pressure lines are one of the most dangerous components in any shop. Crack open the wrong hydraulic fitting (and that’s any fitting under pressure) and the resulting jet of hydraulic fluid can strip away flesh and penetrate deep under the skin. If enough of the fluid gets into the blood stream it can kill the […]
April 3, 2015
Construction Equipment
Stainless steel EZ Oil Drain valves prevent contamination
EZ Oil Drain Valves are a great way to simplify oil changes and sampling. Now the company has come up with a product that drains diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks and eliminates spillage that may contaminate other parts of your engine. The SS version of the EZ Oil Drain valve is made from stainless steel […]
March 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Shell debuts Rotella ELC-NF, a nitrite-free, multi-vehicle coolant
Modern diesel engines run hotter, no getting around it. To help these emissions-compliant engines keep cool, Shell Lubricants has introduced a new nitrite free coolant, Rotella ELC-NF. The “ELC” in the product name stands for extended life coolant and the formula is designed to last for 600,000 on-highway miles or 12,000 hours in commercial applications. […]
February 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: Keen Destin a steel-toed work shoe with skater traction and styling that’s perfect for mechanics
[imagebrowser id=195] My shoes have taken a beating since I moved into the shop full time. I’ve pretty much always worn skater shoes, which are comfortable and designed to withstand abrasion and hold up under some pretty tough conditions. They worked fine for residential construction, but they don’t offer toe protection against rolling vehicle components […]
February 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Craftsman heavy duty plastic utility cart
These mechanics’ tool carts are a great gift for anyone who struggles to keep the tools and components for a job from scattering out over time. You can keep the whole job and all the nuts, bolts, gaskets, tools and such on the cart within arm’s reach throughout the job or leave them there until […]
December 10, 2014
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