The Diesel Equipment Technology Program is an instruction program that provides students with the competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment. The program includes instruction in inspection, repair, and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components. Diesel Equipment Technology is an articulated certificate or technical program designed to provide advance skills to its students. The trucking industry in North America grows by the year. Trucking accounts for roughly 77 percent of all domestic freight revenues.
Trucking is the largest and most important means of product transportation.
Of course, to keep these heavy-duty trucks running, fleet or individual truckers must have well maintained vehicles. This is the job of the heavy-duty tuck technician. Less than 10 percent by rail. 3 percent by air. 3 percent by pipeline.