Diesel Technician Apprenticeship – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
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Diesel Technician Apprenticeship – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Program Information
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores offers a registered Diesel Technician Apprenticeship designed to prepare individuals for long-term careers in diesel maintenance and truck service operations. This apprenticeship is structured as a paid, hands-on training program within Love’s Truck Care and Speedco service centers, where apprentices work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment supporting professional drivers, fleets, and commercial vehicles.
Diesel Technician Apprentices train directly alongside experienced diesel technicians while learning how to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty diesel systems. The program is intentionally accessible to individuals with little or no prior professional mechanical experience, making it an ideal entry point for mechanically inclined candidates looking to build a career without attending a traditional diesel school.
Training covers a broad range of diesel and auxiliary systems commonly found in over-the-road trucks and commercial vehicles. Apprentices learn through real service work, customer interaction, and structured skill development, while also gaining familiarity with parts systems, computer diagnostics, and preventative maintenance procedures. Safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction are emphasized throughout the apprenticeship.
Love’s is a family-owned company with a nationwide footprint, offering apprentices long-term career stability and advancement opportunities across its network of more than 630 locations. The apprenticeship serves as a gateway into full diesel technician roles, with access to company-funded education, ongoing training, and internal career development pathways.
Program Length
- Registered, employer-sponsored apprenticeship
- Length varies based on skill progression and internal advancement
- Full-time position with rotating schedules
Hands-On Training
Apprentices gain practical experience in:
- Diesel electrical diagnostics and system repairs
- Air conditioning and heating system diagnostics
- Air brake and air system diagnostics and repairs
- Wheel end assembly inspection and service
- Charging system diagnostics and component replacement
- Basic computer diagnostics and parts acquisition
- Preventative maintenance and roadside service support
Program Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to lift 75+ pounds and work in close quarters
- Ability to work in varying temperatures
- Ability to work rotating day and night schedules
- Commitment to safety and customer service standards
- Ability to obtain a DOT medical card (paid by Love’s)
Wages & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay (varies by location and experience)
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
- Company-funded tuition assistance program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Location
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Truck Care / Speedco Location
Lenoir City, TN
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
Diesel Technician Apprenticeship – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you can earn while you learn through paid on-the-job training in Diesel Mechanic.
- Paid on-the-job training with step increases as you progress
- Classroom / technical instruction is part of the program structure
- Training costs are often low — but you may still pay for tools, books, or fees
- Credential earned at completion is recognized by employers in the industry
Registered apprenticeships are overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. Because these programs aren’t traditional colleges, College Scorecard tuition and earnings data usually doesn’t apply.
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