I, too, was a diesel wrench for 7 years before I quit procrastinating and got my CDL-A's.
It's not a bad gig, but driving was my ultimate goal.....wrenching was a way to keep me in the industry until I made the decision.
One bit of advice I'd like to pass along, if you're brand-new to diesel/heavy truck repair and/or wrenching in general(disregard if this doesn't apply)...
Don't make the mistake of going in debt to the tool trucks(Snap-On, Mac, etc).....Craftsman tools do the job just as well, and cost considerably less. True, there are some specialty tools that can only be obtained from the tool trucks, but I've seen many a new mechanic/tech get eyeballs-deep in debt to these guys....trust me, they may be a little fancier, but they won't do the job any better.....
Good luck in your search, hope all goes well....
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