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Everyone has to start at the bottom and work their way up. How long you stay at the bottom is up to you. Almost a third of your life is spent at work. The more you can fix rather than clean, the more you will enjoy work. The sooner you can do this the better. Truck Mechanic Basics will help you Learn quicker, overtake other mechanics that have been there longer. Increase efficiency, productivity and ultimately pay.

If you are happy being a broom bitch and earning shit money this website is not for you.

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Oil and Filter Service
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Greasing Kingpins
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Davco Filter
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brake adjustment
Charging for your hours
Join wires using solder
Product Knowledge
How to use a voltmeter
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