zout
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I'm 61 and been turning wrenchs and certifications up the wa zoo in my portfolio and also a Fleet Manager for a very well known trucking Co. here in the South.
I will agree on confidence and having common sence - and even if one of our employed mechanics did not have the service manual out there double checking himself with specifications - tolerances -while doing the tasks they do - they would not last long with me.
Folks can do what they want with their own equipment as far as safety standards on the highways and byways in AMERICA - but pm me first when your going to hit the road so I can stay off them.
Dealing with Homeland Security - TSA - DOT - and other Governmental Regulations what we deal with has to be perfect.
Folks never consider themselves sitting in the witness stand if an accident did occur and having to explain why they did what they did in the manner they did or did not do it. I have been personally involved in mechanics and myself having to sit in that witness stand and I only advise - you sure had better be covering your arse these days - look up trucking accidents and today all you will get is pages and pages of attorneys that are more than happy to take you on in a court - and these fellas have their chit in order to make sure you never drive again - or turn wrenches again for a company.
Just my .02 cents worth - but I am nobody trying not to tell you what to do or how to do it. Even as long as I have been in this business - I know nothing.
I will agree on confidence and having common sence - and even if one of our employed mechanics did not have the service manual out there double checking himself with specifications - tolerances -while doing the tasks they do - they would not last long with me.
Folks can do what they want with their own equipment as far as safety standards on the highways and byways in AMERICA - but pm me first when your going to hit the road so I can stay off them.
Dealing with Homeland Security - TSA - DOT - and other Governmental Regulations what we deal with has to be perfect.
Folks never consider themselves sitting in the witness stand if an accident did occur and having to explain why they did what they did in the manner they did or did not do it. I have been personally involved in mechanics and myself having to sit in that witness stand and I only advise - you sure had better be covering your arse these days - look up trucking accidents and today all you will get is pages and pages of attorneys that are more than happy to take you on in a court - and these fellas have their chit in order to make sure you never drive again - or turn wrenches again for a company.
Just my .02 cents worth - but I am nobody trying not to tell you what to do or how to do it. Even as long as I have been in this business - I know nothing.
