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ATRI links diesel technician shortage to lower uptime, higher costs, and slower fleet growth across trucking operations. Rapid advances in truck tech are outpacing school curricula. Fleets rely on 9–12 months of on-the-job training to close skills gaps ...

America’s automotive technician shortage has become one of the country’s most pressing workforce challenges. According to TechForce Foundation, around 1.2 million new automotive, collision and diesel technicians must enter the workforce by 2029 just to ...

I’ve been writing about the challenges of hiring quality diesel technicians for years, and frankly, it hasn't gotten any easier. As we move through 2026, thousands of positions remain open across the industry. With trucks becoming more technologically ...

You’ve likely faced it in your own shop; it’s not uncommon for shops to be shorthanded at any given time. You’re not alone: this is a widespread industry issue.

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars. By Emmett Lindner The price of diesel has risen much more quickly than gasoline as the U.S ...