TMC TECHNICIAN COMPENSATION SURVEY RESULTS — FEBRUARY 2017

Technology & Maintenance Council
S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Study Group

TMC TECHNICIAN COMPENSATION SURVEY RESULTS

SUMMARY

TMC’s S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Study Group conducted an online survey of approximately 500 TMC Fleet Executive level members and 100 Service Provide Corporate level members. Of these, 34 company representatives responded.

Most respondents were from Motor Carriers or Service Providers. About 38 percent were motor carrier representatives; 32 percent were service provider representatives. About 42 percent reported operations at a national level.

Fleet size ranged considerably across respondents. Number of technicians employed ranged considerably from a low of four (4) to a high of 750. About 54 percent of respondents reported operating between 1-5 maintenance shops.

About 35 percent of respondents said at least half of their technicians have attended a diesel training program. More than 70 percent said less than a quarter of their technicians have attained ASE certification. Hourly rates for entry-level technicians ranged from $12 to $25. Highest hourly rates ranged from about $22 to $36.

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