Christopher Clingerman Compares Fleet Life to the Dealership

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Launch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HERE 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 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