Every truck on the road, every piece of heavy equipment on a job site, every log truck bouncing through the woods at 160,000 pounds — someone has to keep all of it running. That someone is AJ. He started as a diesel tech and worked his way to managing a shop that serves everyone from over-the-road drivers passing through the UP to log truck operators 30 miles deep in the woods. He came in to talk about diesel tech. He ended up making a case that it might be the most underrated career in the trades.

If you have an electrical background, you're as good as gold in the modern heavy duty industry. Master technicians are rare, and those with these specialized skills can command good paying jobs. This conversation highlights the critical role of these trade jobs as a lifeline when mechanical issues arise, emphasizing how vital skilled mechanics are.

AJ started turning wrenches and worked his way up to managing operations at 10-4 Truck & Trailer Repair in the UP. His shop handles everything from routine maintenance to emergency road calls — tractor trailers, log trucks, heavy equipment, and anything else that runs diesel and needs help. He's one of those guys who keeps every other trade moving, and most people will never know his name.

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