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Farming Technicians of Tomorrow

Aug 14, 2019 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Employment and Wages, Featured Article, General Interest

Finding technicians and good employees is a hot topic. If, as a business, we are making our 5-year business plans, why are we not already looking for the employees we know we’ll need in 5 years? Where will those people come from and what type of person will they...

Technology Terminology

Jun 17, 2019 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Featured Article, General Interest, Shop Management

Staying up-to-date on the technology and terminology in our industry is essential. If we want to be able to properly advise our clients and be capable of explaining some of the terminology we use, then we need a thorough understanding ourselves.

Employee Development

May 20, 2019 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Employment and Wages, Featured Article, General Interest

It has long been the battle cry of owners and managers in our industry that “We can’t find good employees.” The Technician.Academy motto is “Respect is Learned”. There is also the phrase in management training that “Good leaders are...

These are not Your Grandfather’s Training Methods

Mar 25, 2019 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Featured Article, General Interest

Technology Today Do you remember being in school and looking forward to graduation? I’ve told a lot of students and technicians that no one ever really gets out of school. Life is a constant learning process. When you stop learning, you’ve stopped living. In the...

Technician Training Protocols

Feb 18, 2019 | Blogs, Bruce McDowell - Author, Education, Featured Article, General Interest, Shop Management

Technology has changed so many things in our lives. Anyone who has been in the automotive industry very long is aware that technology has not only changed the way we live and work but is constantly evolving at an incredible rate. We are in an industry where the...

Tips for Replacing an In-Tank Electric Fuel Pump

Feb 15, 2019 | Blogs, Education, General Interest, Powertrain Management

Overview Electric fuel pumps used with fuel injected engines are positioned inside the fuel tank. This position not only keeps them quiet but allows the fuel to cool them as well. It is also a safer location for the pump because it precludes the possibility of leaks...