Howdy!
I'm new to the trucking industry. I just recently recieved my Class 1 in Canada just this last October. I managed to find a job about a week later, after applying to 50+ companies, only one gave me a chance.

Anyways.... I have no idea when it comes to the mechanics of the trucks. Sure I learned what some stuff was through my training class, but by no means did I learn any of the mechincs.

So, anyone know of any websites that I could learn about the engines and stuff. Really I would like to take a mechanics course, but right now no money and no time.

So...I have been to the library to see if I could find manuals, etc...but can not find anything.
So hopefully someone can help!

Thanks Ya'll...lol

welcome to the forum

If you drive for a big company it might be possible for you to help out in the maintenance facility on your days off, but who would do that? You will get hands on experience with the same trucks you drive.

There must be an owner's manual for every truck made. These truck makers have websites and contact info. Ask them for help.

go to your local library for books, but they would be generic, and not very informative comapred to the books you would get at a technical school on the subject. be forewarned that most (if not all) trucking companies forbid a driver from doing repairs on the trucks. in some instances, you will need to be ASE Certified and in some states, need to be licensed to work on big rigs. this is to cut down on lawsuits for inept repairs done by shoddy garages and idiot mechanics.

i'd suggest driving for a while, like maybe 2-3 years, build up some savings, then quit driving and go back to school and learn mechanics the proper way. by that time, you should have some money in the bank, a new student loan, and maybe a part time job to make ends meet till you graduate school. but then again, you'll be starting as a "newbie" again, this time as a mechanic, and have to put up with all the politics of a garage this time.