What Are the Main Duties of a Mechanic? Will I Need Formal Training in this Profession?

Mechanics are skillful tradespersons who work on light trucks, automobiles, and other types of vehicles that run on gasoline. They are entrusted with examining and inspecting vehicles brought into a service or repair shop. They interact with clients to obtain key information concerning the issues that they’re experiencing with their vehicles in order to diagnose  [...]

HVAC Schools in Virginia Beach: Are They Really Needed to Start a Career in HVAC?

Shipbuilding is big business in the Virginia Beach area, with several busy shipyards headquartered here. These shipyards offer numerous opportunities for employment, including installing fiber optic cable, pipefitting/welding, and HVAC installation and repair. An HVAC technician can generally find employment year round, working on air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems in homes or in businesses  [...]

Truck Driver Shortage Solutions: Could Your New Trucking Career Help End This Issue?

There is a shortage of truck drivers delivering goods to stores and this explains why the prices of commodities are steadily rising. Trucking companies across the country are struggling to find interested and qualified drivers, especially for long-haul routes, forcing rates and wages higher. According to the American Trucking Associations, the industry was short more  [...]

Commercial Driving Test Vs Behind the Wheel: What Parts Are There to the Test?

Anyone who operates a commercial vehicle, including passenger buses, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers trucks, and dump trucks among others should have a CDL (commercial driver’s license). There are three types of CDLs, including Class, A, B, and C that determine the type of vehicle you will drive. The different classes are also determined by the GVWR (gross  [...]

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic: Can You See Yourself in this Career in Hampton Roads?

Heavy vehicle mechanics repair and maintain equipment that might include diesel trucks, tractors, cranes, and bulldozers, to till land, haul goods and equipment, lift beams, dig earth, and perform other jobs. Heavy vehicle mechanics and technicians typically work on hydraulic systems, transmissions, engines, and electrical systems of a vast array of vehicles used in manufacturing,  [...]