New York’s top truck technicians faced off in a statewide skills competition that tested hands-on mechanical knowledge and diagnostic ability.
Jeremy “Bo” Colf of Regional International earned the Top Technician title during the New York State SuperTech Competition held March 9 at Page Trucking in Weedsport.
Technicians from across the state competed in a six-station course designed to test technical skills and problem-solving ability. Participants also attended a training session and received a certificate of completion in Electrical for Diagnostics.
Brad Elbrecht of Don Oralls Garage, LLC was named Rookie of the Year and also received the Jeremey Ayers Award.
Several competitors earned individual skill awards across multiple categories.
In the brakes category, Colf placed first and Joe Catlin of Thermo King Northeast finished second.
In electrical diagnostics, Brendan Boucher of Golub Corporation placed first, followed by Catlin.
Boucher also earned first place in emissions aftertreatment and preventative maintenance practices. Michael Nelson of DOT Transportation, Inc. finished second in emissions aftertreatment, while Colf placed second in preventative maintenance.
Dominic Privitera of Wegmans Food Markets placed first in the engine category, followed by Boucher.
In the wheel end category, Colf placed first and Catlin finished second.
The annual competition highlights technician skill and safety practices in the trucking industry.
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