Collision Repair in the 21st Century with Chris Sterwerf

Send us Fan MailEpisode 22: When a class 8 commercial truck is involved in an accident what do you need to know about the repair process? Semi-trucks and trailers have been radically changed by technology.You may be surprised by the process a truck goes through when it is being repaired and if you own a semi-truck or a fleet of trucks there are some fundamental questions you need to ask before you accept the keys and drive away in a truck that has been repaired.I’m excited to interview Chris Sterwerf, CFO and COO of Fairfield Auto and Truck Service who specialize in Heavy-Duty Collision Repair. Chris is an expert in heavy-duty collision repair and is lobbying for changes to the standards used by heavy-duty collision repair shops and making the essential information every repair specialist requires to do the repair correctly more accessible. To learn more about Fairfield Auto and Truck Service go to FairfieldAutoTruck.com.This is a list of links that Chris mentioned:TMC  (Technology Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association): TMC LinkNational Automotive Service Task Force: NASTF WebsiteHD Repair Forum: HD Repair Forum WebsiteTARA – Truck-Frame Axle and Repair Association: TARA WebsiteASCOFAS – American Council of Frame & Alignment Specialists: www.acofas.comNTHECC - National Truck & Heavy Equipment Claims Council: www.nthecc.org Next Steps:Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast player. If you would prefer to watch these episodes go to The Heavy-Duty Parts Report YouTube Channel, subscribe and make sure to click the bell so that you are notified when a new episode goes live. This Episode is Sponsored by: TruckPartsCross.comWith over 1.5 Million crosses and growing every day you can cross just about any part number. Check out TruckPartsCross.com today.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission.Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. If you'd like to work with Jamie Irvine directly, you can schedule a meeting with him today.