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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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