Ed Chipalowsky is a diesel technology instructor for Monroe Career and Technical Institute in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. Though at first blush, the words technical institute imply the school solely ...

In the summer before his senior year, Russell McLean has his sights on a debt-free college plan and a well-paying job. McLean, a Larimore ( North Dakota) High School student, has been accepted into ...

The Problem: According to a Department of Labor report, demand for diesel service technicians and mechanics is expected to grow 12% from 2014 to 2024, a pace that is faster than the average for all ...

The “Dirty Jobs” host, speaking at the Virtual Diesel Expo, said the deficit of diesel technicians means it’s time to sound the alarms—and develop sound messaging to bring the right workers into the ...

With trucking companies facing a nationwide driver shortage, the industry is facing a shortage of those who fix the trucks as well. From 2018 to 2028 the demand for diesel technicians in the U.S.

The diesel technician shortage is a concern within the trucking industry, and technical schools said they’re working to ­attract new students to the maintenance sector, reaching out to students as ...

The following is the second of a two-part series that focuses on attracting women to careers as diesel technicians. The first part addressed the diesel technician shortage and how colleges are ...

On any given day, in any given year, Penske Truck Leasing has a truck maintenance workforce of 8,100. In 2017, the company added 2,200 diesel techs to accommodate growth, and the ...

Embrace modern recruiting tools by utilizing AI-powered platforms and targeted outreach on social media to effectively source and engage younger talent. Leverage traditional methods by connecting with ...

This article references survey results and data generated from The State of Diesel Technicians report, produced by CCJ parent company Randall Reilly and sponsored by Shell Lubricant Solutions. For ...

The trucking industry’s need for diesel engine technicians spurred Kenworth Sales Co. to donate $400,000 to the Diesel Tech Pathways program at Salt Lake Community College’s Westpointe Center, ...

As the transportation industry continues to grow and baby boomers continue to retire, the need for trained diesel mechanics and truck drivers has never been greater. Job openings span the United ...