Christopher Clingerman Compares Fleet Life to the Dealership

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In this episode, Jeff talks with Christopher Clingerman, a fleet mechanic out of Rochester, New York. Christopher shares how he went from working on tractor trailers to maintaining school buses, and what surprised him most about the switch from dealership life to fleet work. They get into the day-to-day challenges techs deal with, from bad parts and misdiagnosed vehicles to the importance of training and having a shop culture that actually supports its people.

Timestamps:
00:00 Working at Hyundai dealership

11:46 Frustrations with car dealership service

26:28 Routine vehicle inspections

37:40 Using vegetable oil in hydraulics

42:50 Modified trucks and safety issues

56:41 Concerns with turbocharged engines

01:09:59 Laid back work environment

01:19:22 Training opportunities during work hours

01:25:33 Changes in welding education

01:37:39 Brian's electrical skills explained

01:46:34 Working on vehicle repairs

01:57:40 Using real tools to teach skills

02:10:56 Comparing tire brands and costs

02:18:54 Open door for venting support

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