As the backbone of the transportation and logistics industries, diesel technicians play a critical role in the success of our shops. But what makes these skilled professionals tick? What are they looking for in employers, and how satisfied are they with their careers?
With demand for diesel technicians on the rise, understanding the current landscape—ranging from industry outlooks to job satisfaction—has never been more important. In this article, we highlight key statistics from the 2025 Voice of Technician Report by WrenchWay & ASE—giving an inside look at what 500 diesel technicians had to say about the industry.
Whether you’re an employer hoping to attract top talent or a technician considering your next career move, these insights will offer valuable perspective.
Highlights From the 2025 Voice of Technician Report
- 63% of diesel technicians prefer hourly or salary pay structure, while 24% prefer hourly with a performance bonus.
- 39% of diesel technicians would prefer a schedule of 4 days, 10 hours per day. 24% would prefer the traditional 5 days a week, 8 hours per day. 21% don’t care what their hours are as long as they don’t have to work weekends.
- 90% of diesel technicians agree paid vacation is a must-have benefit.
- 53% of technicians are willing to commute between 30-59 minutes each way to work at the perfect shop.
- 42% of diesel technicians say their shop doesn’t provide the equipment they need to get their job done.
- Less than half (46%) of diesel technicians say their shop provides adequate paid training, a 22% drop from last year.
- Only 54% of diesel technicians would recommend their current shop to a friend.
- Less than half of diesel technicians (47%) feel respected by management.
- Only 35% of diesel technicians think their shop has a well laid out career path they can follow.
- Nearly 3/4 of diesel technicians (74%) say their shop doesn’t do a good job of teaching new techs and compensating mentors.
- Only 25% of diesel technicians say their shop helps out local schools.
- Only 21% of diesel technicians are considered net promoters for the industry, based on net promoter score.
Want More Insights? Download the 2025 Voice of Technician Report
These stats offer an initial look into the current state of the industry. We surveyed nearly 5,000 automotive and diesel technicians, students, and professionals to gather insights.
In the full report, you’ll find details on:
- Key factors technicians consider when job hunting
- Current satisfaction levels within the field
- Areas where technicians believe improvements are needed
- A comparison with last year’s survey results
Understanding what matters most to technicians is crucial, whether you’re focused on attracting new talent or improving retention. Check out the full report for free to learn more!
