Carl Diehl from Hogan Truck Leasing in Cleveland, Ohio, is the winner of the 16th annual NationaLease Tech Challenge. It's his second consecutive title.
"It's been a privilege to be a part of this competition these last 12 years," says Joe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance. This is his final Tech Challenge before he retires from NationaLease. "I'm honored to have played a part in showcasing the exceptional skills and expertise of the people who keep our industry running. Congratulations to Carl for repeating as our champion, our first and second runners-up and all the finalists for another outstanding year of competition."
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Diehl bested top-scoring technicians from each of NationaLease's nine regions in the U.S. and Canada on a multiple-choice exam of more than 100 questions asked by more than 340 technicians. He then won a hands-on competition at the TransChicago NationaLease Training and Innovation Center.
John Norwood of Aim NationaLease in Phoenix was the first runner-up and Cole Readman of Warner Leasing Company in Saskatoon was the second runner-up. All three will represent NationaLease at the TMC SuperTech competition in September.
Station winners at the competition were:
- Station 1: Advanced driver assistance systems, Wade Murphy-Price, Airoldi Brothers NationaLease.
- Station 2: Electrical, John Norwood, Aim NationaLease.
- Station 3: Brakes and wheel end, Brian Climes, Hogan Truck Leasing.
- Station 4: Tires, Carl Diehl, Hogan Truck Leasing.
- Station 5: Engine diagnostics, Carl Diehl, Hogan Truck Leasing.
- Station 6: Aftertreatment, Eric Maynard, Aim NationaLease.
- Station 7: Air systems, Carl Diehl, Hogan Truck Leasing.
- Station 8: Preventive maintenance, Carl Diehl, Hogan Truck Leasing.
- Station 9: Lubricants, Cole Readman, Warner Leasing Company.
- Station 10: Cranking and charging, Carl Diehl, Hogan Truck Leasing.
