Truck and Trailer Systems

A highly visual guide to all aspects of truck service repair and maintenance on medium/heavy duty trucks and trailers

Truck and Trailer Systems provides the full picture of truck service, including theory, diagnosis, and service. Written by an ASE Certified as a Master Automotive Technician and automotive/diesel curriculum developer, this ground-breaking text introduces each system, discusses theory of operation, and describes servicing the system and diagnosing any problems using factory service procedures. The entire truck is discussed – brakes, transmission, electrical, drive axle, steering, suspension, and HVAC systems.

• Covers all aspects of truck service repair and maintenance on medium/heavy duty trucks and trailers
• Targets brakes, transmissions, drive axles, suspension steering, lighting, electrical and ABS systems
• Uses manufacturers' recommended diagnosis and service procedures
• Includes pictures of service procedures, components, and diagnostic testing while in process
• Includes objectives, lots of examples, service tips, summaries, and review questions
• Focuses on factory procedures for repair and diagnosis from the most common manufacturers, including Roadranger, Spicer, Dana, Meritor, Wabco, Allison, and Delco
• Material is classroom-tested at the program the author developed at the Arizona Automotive Institute

Mike Thomas has more than 30 years' experience as an Auto/Diesel Technician. He is a Graduate of Denver Automotive and Diesel College and Joliet Junior College AAS Degree. Thomas is ASE Certified as a Master Automotive Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Technician, L1 Automobile Advanced Engine Performance, and L2 Advanced Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnostics. He has been teaching auto and diesel classes for more than 15 years. Thomas was an Auto/Diesel curriculum developer for Universal Technical Institute (UTI) for three years. At Arizona Automotive Institute, he created the entire 60-week Diesel Program, including course materials, PowerPoint presentations, lab sheets, and quizzes.