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Interviewing For A Commercial Transport Mechanic

Hiring A New Mechanic We recently hired a new mechanic and I want to share with you the process we went through. The position was for a red seal commercial transport mechanic with a Class 2 driver’s licence with air and a commercial vehicle inspection certificate. We also ask for 5 years experience in the… Continue reading Interviewing For A Commercial Transport Mechanic

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Road Test Cummins VGT Exhaust Brake

The Cummins VGT Exhaust Brake The ISB diesel engines we have been running since 2009 have been very dependable. The only failures have been 2 turbochargers that were pumping oil. I’m still praising the VGT (variable geometry turbocharger) because the failure rate is low and the up time far exceeds any inconvenience we had to… Continue reading Road Test Cummins VGT Exhaust Brake

School Bus Garage Tour

Garage Tour Notes It wasn’t too long ago that we had our shop totally done over by the painting crew. It doesn’t take long for a bunch of greasy mechanics to get it back to the old look…at floor level anyways. All in all the garage we have is very adequate to suit our needs.… Continue reading School Bus Garage Tour

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Shop Talk – Fleet Servicing Insights

Diesel Engine Maintenance When it comes to maintenance in a fleet the diesel engine is one of the most important component of all. The engine needs close attention since it costs the most to repair compared to the transmission, differential and brakes. The following is some insight into our fleet maintenance program on the best… Continue reading Shop Talk – Fleet Servicing Insights

C2 School Bus Mechanic Tip – Axle Installation

Installing Rear Drive Axle With Air Operated Differential Lock When we started working on this 2008 school bus it was supposed to be a basic brake job on the rear axle. As it turned out the passenger side wheel seal was leaking so the hub assembly needed to be removed. The video shows you how… Continue reading C2 School Bus Mechanic Tip – Axle Installation

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Really Heavy Equipment