Scheduled Preventative Maintenance at G&P Trucking Company, Tyler Walker

If you ever wondered what all is done to your Truck when it's getting a PM, all those questions are answered in this video. G&P Technician Tyler Walker demonstrates the G&P Preventative Maintenance process. Very Informative video.

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[jonspinks]

Great to see a knowledgeable young man on a good path for a stable future. Well done! Keep up the quality work!

[cranmer]

Tyler did a very thorough inspection. Great job.

[Sam-hfnq]

Obviously you take a lot of pride in your work. The company is lucky to have such a conscientious employee enthusiastically helping to keep your drivers safe. Well done!

[mrcloudd]

The shop at the company I work for could learn a lot from this video. Their method is currently as follows: "Is it on fire? No? Keep driving it... Why are you still here?"

[sphamandlamazibuko]

Excellent professionalism. Keep it up!!!

[rickreeder]

Very impressed with his attention to detail. Great to see this.

[ChasingAmerica]

Tyler did a great job explaining the PM process. It was very interesting. Great video!

[allix]

Only thing I'd add is that you should always make sure you have the filters you need PRIOR to starting the PM. Seems like ya'll have a well run parts room but theres nothing worse than stabbing the filter then finding out you're out of LF14000s and it's 1:45 am going into the weekend XD Nice video!

[kingsleyorji]

Kindly help with these questions.

1. How long does preventive maintenance take. i.e, what's the duration for the service example; 45mins, 1hr, 3hrs, 4hrs? etc..

2). How much do you charge for labour?
Example: charge for the entire duration or per hour?

3). What's the capacity of your workshop? How many trucks do you service in a day between 8am - 5pm daily?

[brandongonline]

This was a great video! Thank you for the knowledge, Gave me a good understanding of what i should expect with a PM.

[mtsflorida]

Every driver should know how to do this. As far as leaks you should be looking for evidence of a leak not the leak itself as you won't see it unless the truck is working hard under a load. It takes a much brighter light abd closer inspection of pin holes. No fluids should need replacing unless there is an issue. A lot of techs that have never been through a 2-4 year mechanic program are not knowledgeable in things like cavitation. A thorough inspection takes atleast 30-45 min. Look for loose, bent, broken or missing. Every item needs to be checked and every year or two depending on conditions need proper torque. Be careful and take your time. Don't beat up or stop a part by being abrupt. Use penetration oil to loosen and one or two taps not 5-10 wack!
Other than a few things not bad. Always use a rag to keep the filter or parts clean and easy to turn. Hand tight is sufficient but a wrench for long life severe service might be OK if you don't have any hand strength. Keep going to school and learn from old time drivers.

[iambasham]

Very similar but very useful, especially for someone transferring from passenger to semi pm work. Thanks and great job.

[trianglesky]

Dude you rock!! I knew I was gonna learn lots off stuff from this video

[CannibalFetusRobbery]

This kid knows his shit that’s for sure. He sounds like a damn good pm tech if you ask me

[paulodiniz]

Hi Tyler I'm also a mechanic. Great job 👏

[billbrown]

Slack adjuster @90 degree is not a brake adjustment guide..On 30/30 s' check slack adjust travel with brakes released.Check travel of rod.
Great inspection and presentation young man.Im sure there are repair processes you could teach me... Wear Gloves and safety glasses, maybe even a bump cap.Id got new accounts because of others accidents and worse..Me retired 9 years ago but going back to work in your industry.28 years truck, trailer and equipment repair.

[cranmer]

This also the same kind of inspection that applicants for a new CDL must be able to do. Experienced drivers should do an inspection like this one at least once a week and a good walk around inspection every single day.

[juliusmedalle]

Great job, keep up the good work...God bless

[dds]

Congratulations. I have learned a lot. Please, can you teach truck mechanics in your videos?

[narinderrai]

Great job mate…really knowledgeable video, thanks for sharing 👍