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

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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

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