Can Anybody Recommend A Good Book On Diesel Mechanics?

Topic 15466 | Page 1

Page 1 of 1
Tony's Comment
member avatar

Hey everyone, so I am currently in CDL school hoping to get my license in the near future, I'm only 20 years old though which I know will make it hard to land a job before my 21 birthday. I plan on driving my dads rig (he's an OO) part time until the day I can quit my current job and hit the road.

I figured while I'm waiting for my 21st birthday I would try and learn about diesel engines and basic trouble shooting, figured this will prove invaluable down the line. I don't have much time or money to spare so formal schooling isn't necessarily an option, just wondering if anybody can recommend a book or two that will at least give me a basic understanding into the world of diesel repairs.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Tractor Man's Comment
member avatar

Tony, There must be TONS of free material on the subject right here on the good ol' internet. Run some Google searches and you will still be reading way past your 21st birthday! Good Luck

Errol V.'s Comment
member avatar

Tony, as a company driver you won't need to know the finer points of injector service. It's great to know a what's under the hood. But if you can do the pre-trip inspection that's about it. O/Os, like your dad, are responsible for their own rig so it's good to know for them.

Diesel knowledge is not something companies look for in their drivers. Spend your time working on backing up a 53' trailer.

Pre-trip Inspection:

A pre-trip inspection is a thorough inspection of the truck completed before driving for the first time each day.

Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.

Kevin H.'s Comment
member avatar

Hey Tony, if you find an answer to your question I hope you'll post it here. I might be interested myself. While most of it will probably never be needed by a driver, I figure it can't hurt to know as much as possible, and you never know when it will help out. Of course like Errol says, don't let it distract from learning what you need to become a driver.

Page 1 of 1

New Reply:

New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features

Bold
Italic
Underline
Quote
Photo
Link
Smiley
Links On TruckingTruth


example: TruckingTruth Homepage



example: https://www.truckingtruth.com
Submit
Cancel
Upload New Photo
Please enter a caption of one sentence or less:

Click on any of the buttons below to insert a link to that section of TruckingTruth:

Getting Started In Trucking High Road Training Program Company-Sponsored Training Programs Apply For Company-Sponsored Training Truck Driver's Career Guide Choosing A School Choosing A Company Truck Driving Schools Truck Driving Jobs Apply For Truck Driving Jobs DOT Physical Drug Testing Items To Pack Pre-Hire Letters CDL Practice Tests Trucking Company Reviews Brett's Book Leasing A Truck Pre-Trip Inspection Learn The Logbook Rules Sleep Apnea
Done
Done

0 characters so far - 5,500 maximum allowed.
Submit Preview

Preview:

Submit
Cancel

Why Join Trucking Truth?

We have an awesome set of tools that will help you understand the trucking industry and prepare for a great start to your trucking career. Not only that, but everything we offer here at TruckingTruth is 100% free - no strings attached! Sign up now and get instant access to our member's section:
High Road Training Program Logo
  • The High Road Training Program
  • The High Road Article Series
  • The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
  • Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted

Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth

Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:

Apply For Paid CDL Training