WrenchWay Announces 2024 Automotive & Diesel Technician Pay Survey: Is BLS data a bunch of “BS”?
Are you tired of data that inaccurately represents the true earnings of automotive and diesel technicians? So are we! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) claims that the average pay for automotive technicians is $46,970 per year and diesel technicians earn $54,360 annually. However, our extensive network of
George Russell, Founding Member, Machinery Advisors Consortium
Dealers come together, share best practices, evaluate each other's businesses, and grow together. Learn how valuable peer performance groups can be to dealers, explore how to support the career development of aging technicians, and dive into the evolution of the equipment industry. View the video podcast on YouTube Watch the
WrenchWay Announces Expanded Partnership with Fullbay to Help Promote & Improve Careers in the Heavy-Duty Industry
WrenchWay, a leading platform for connecting automotive and heavy-duty professionals with top-tier employers, is proud to announce the expansion of its collaboration with Fullbay, a leading heavy-duty repair shop management solution provider. Fullbay and WrenchWay have been collaborating for several years, and this enhanced partnership is a testament to their
13 Experts Offer Their Predictions for Recruiting Technicians in 2024
Most professionals working in the automotive or diesel industry would agree that recruiting technicians is not getting any easier or less complex. The technician shortage coupled with the technological advancements that have changed how technicians find, research, and assess potential employers have made hiring for technicians even more difficult for
Most Viewed Beyond the Wrench Podcast Episodes of 2023
What a year it has been for Beyond the Wrench! This year, the podcast has achieved several milestones, such as recording over 150 episodes and reaching over 50k downloads. Thank you so much to all the guests and listeners for your support throughout the year. Here’s a look at our
How to Use WrenchWay Top Shop Pages to Keep Technician Candidates Engaged Throughout the Hiring Process
When most shops and dealerships think of WrenchWay Top Shop pages, they think of it as a tool to use to supplement their technician recruiting efforts. Top Shop pages are a great way to give technicians a look at what it’s actually like to work at your shop. We see
High Schools Benefiting from WrenchWay’s $500 Donations
As we reflect on 2023, we are so grateful to be a part of such a great industry with such giving supporters. Through the help of our valuable partners, we have been able to give back thousands of dollars to high school automotive, diesel, and CTE programs. WrenchWay provides $1,000
5 Most Popular Automotive & Diesel Blog Articles of 2023
2023 was a great year, but we are SUPER excited to show you all what WrenchWay has in store for the automotive and diesel industry in 2024! Before we slip into the new year, we want to take a few minutes to reminisce and share with you the content on
Josh Simons, Instructor at Greenville Technical College
We explore Josh’s career in automotive, discuss his decision to become an instructor, and he shares key advice for young technicians on how to find good managers and mentors. Our team is taking a couple of weeks off the podcast for the holidays. We would like to thank you for
5 Ways to Improve Your Shop’s 2024 Technician Recruiting Strategy
The automotive industry isn’t just facing a technician shortage—they’re facing a technician crisis. Projections from the TechForce Foundation paint a daunting picture, estimating that the demand for new technicians is set to soar well beyond 900,000 through 2026. A demand the industry is in no position to meet. Just as