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Donations by TEC Equipment assist Diesel Service Technology Program
Story by Janis Nichols
TEC Equipment and the ±¬ÁÏÍøDiesel Service Technology Program at the Rock Creek Campus have joined forces to keep students current on the latest changes in diesel emission systems. The locally-owned Mack and Volvo heavy duty truck dealership recently donated a 2015 Mack engine to the college valued at $35,000. And on June 1, the company also delivered a Class 8 2011 Volvo truck, “whose new emissions system will better prepare our students for careers as diesel mechanics,” said Russ Dunnington, Diesel Service Technology instructor. “This is a huge boost to our program.”
The company sold the $40,000 vehicle to the college for $5,000 and also plans to provide diagnostic software and technical support. TEC Equipment hopes the Mack engine and the Volvo truck will enhance training for ±¬ÁÏÍøstudents by giving them more exposure to the engines they are likely to encounter after graduating from the program.
“Our industry needs these students,” said ​Bill Fisher, corporate service director for TEC Equipment. “There is a growing shortage of skilled mechanics and TEC Equipment is pleased to partner with ±¬ÁÏÍøRock Creek to grow tomorrow’s work force.”