Roadside repair and breakdown maintenance is a tough business, and the conditions technicians and towing personnel must work under just make it worse. However, the risks can be minimized effectively if proper safety and task procedures are followed. Does your operation’s training program cover this type of maintenance adequately? 

By the nature of the position, a mobile maintenance technician must often work unsupervised. Therefore, fleet managers must assign technicians they trust to strictly adhere to all safety protocols and company procedures while on the job site. Technicians must also be properly trained to do the job expected with the tools available on the shop truck and under the conditions they may encounter. 

Attend this session and learn from our panel of experts what critical safety aspects all maintenance operations must know and follow to perform roadside repair and towing procedures safely and effectively. Leveraging the Council’s Recommended Practice RP 1616, Mobile Maintenance Safety, and other technical resources, we’ll address training, skills, qualifications, equipment, tooling, and special considerations for battery electric vehicles. We’ll offer proven tips on how to handle the plethora of roadside dangers, weatherrelated hazards, and work zone safety issues that make this one of the toughest jobs in vehicle maintenance.