Should the Auto Repair Industry Take Notes from the Heavy Duty Trucking Industry? | Mathieu Patenaude

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Mathieu Patenaude, a mobile heavy truck technician from the Ottawa area. Mathieu shares his journey from working for a school bus company to running his own mobile diagnostic business, explaining the challenges of adapting to rapidly changing truck technology and industry standards. They both talk about the challenges of working in harsh Ottawa winters, the unique demands of fleet maintenance, and the importance of thorough diagnostics and road-testing in the trucking world. Timestamps: 00:00 Ottawa Business Overview with Matthew 06:08 Old School Car Troubleshooting 13:03 Ottawa's Troubled Transit Project 16:57 Parking Lot Truck Challenges 21:34 Trailer Safety Overload Experience 26:20 Renting Trucks vs. Specialized Equipment 35:11 Pursuing a Career with Mercedes? 37:16 "Tech Diagnostics: Knowledge Builds Over Time" 43:47 Rising Door Rates in Canada 47:29 "Shop Pranks with FUE Cans" 56:12 "Rethinking Trade Apprenticeships" 58:15 "Encouraging Thoughtful Problem Solving" 01:08:05 Importance of Failure Analysis 01:08:43 Incomplete Failure Analysis Practices 01:15:40 Procrastinating Vehicle Maintenance Woes 01:20:54 Changing Car Culture Impacting Youth 01:25:32 Paving His Own Path 01:30:48 Tech Distractions in the Workplace 01:39:01 Transmission Fluid Level Check Process 01:45:46 Handle Both Car Batteries 01:47:07 Critiquing from an Ivory Tower 01:51:39 Hidden Car Defects Dilemma Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232