What to Do Before Investing In Truck Scales?

Weighing continues to be an important aspect in any industry to collect information on the incoming and outgoing weight of materials. This helps them adhere to rules and laws that revolve around how much weight a vehicle can carry. One way industries are addressing this issue is by investing in a truck scale. However, before… Continue reading What to Do Before Investing In Truck Scales?

Mode Selection 101

You are almost finished swapping transmissions. You just put in a full shift, maybe a shift and a half swapping them. Everything seemed to go so well… Something can’t be right. There must be a hitch. There’s always a hitch. As you go to slide the transmission over the output shaft and begin lining up… Continue reading Mode Selection 101

Earned My Wrenches in the Bakken

I never wanted to be a diesel mechanic. I always wanted to be a pilot or the quarterback…the one who got to call the shots. Little did I know how many shots I could actually call as a diesel mechanic. When first getting started in the repair industry, it can be very daunting to stand… Continue reading Earned My Wrenches in the Bakken

3 Reasons to Become an Automotive Technician

If you enjoy fixing things and have a love of cars, then a career as an automotive technician could be a great option. It’s a flexible career: Choose to work in an auto repair shop where you can enjoy the challenge of solving a multitude of motor vehicle options—or opt to specialize in an area… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Become an Automotive Technician

5 Common Vehicle Repairs

There are about 214 million licensed drivers on the road in the United States. With that many drivers, it’s pretty much common knowledge that your vehicle will eventually need repairs and, at the very least, the proper maintenance to keep you on the road longer. Even though repairs/maintenance is a necessary part of car ownership, many drivers… Continue reading 5 Common Vehicle Repairs

Never Lose your Keys again with iHere

I have a drawer full of random key chains that are flashlights, stress relievers, heck even a key chain with an insect encased in plastic – swag I took home from trade shows and accumulated over the years. You take it because its free and swear there will be a use for it one day.… Continue reading Never Lose your Keys again with iHere

Finding the Batteries You Need for Practically Any Machinery or Vehicle

Whether your work is mostly from a local garage or out in the field, there is one thing every mechanic is sure to encounter – battery failure. Many times, it’s the first thing to check on a job, even if it’s just to eliminate battery failure as the source of a problem. However, when you’re… Continue reading Finding the Batteries You Need for Practically Any Machinery or Vehicle

Zus: Car Charger of the Future

I’m a techie.  I love new gadgets, and I appreciate the times we live in.  From smart phones to smart TV’s, it’s hard to keep up with everything, but it’s never been so easy to entertain yourself and stay connected. On the topic of staying connected, I recently came across a new tool to keep… Continue reading Zus: Car Charger of the Future

5 Reasons to Avoid Using Clay Absorbent

There’s no doubt that spills in the workplace should be properly contained and cleaned with a spill absorbent product. However, not all absorbent products are created equally. Clay absorbent products, for example, can do more harm than good for a professional mechanic. That’s why if your garage still uses a clay absorbent, you should start… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Avoid Using Clay Absorbent

The New Guy

Hub gets in late, sighs heavily as he unlaces his boots.  Covered in the usual layer of grime, grease and wood dust, he reaches a dirty hand into the fridge for a cold beverage and plops down at the table, looking beat. He pops open his drink and lets out another long sigh before taking… Continue reading The New Guy