Rush Enterprises’ top service technicians, collision center technicians, truck sales reps, aftermarket sales reps, and parts reps from across the country converged on San Antonio to compete in the company’s 2023 Tech Skills Rodeo. Take a look inside the service and collision center competition and the expo.
2023 Rush Tech Skills Rodeo (Photos)
Each contestant was supervised by one of the Rodeo judges.
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Techs stayed focused on completing the repairs.
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The judges were available for questions or further instruction.
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Cummings displayed its X15N, MFS+ Steer Axle, and other components.
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At the expo, Rush displayed its 1965 Peterbilt 351A. The truck rolled off the assembly line the same month as W. Marvin Rush incorporated the company.
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Allison Transmission was on hand to showcase its equipment.
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The expo featured a variety of companies and exhibits.
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In the collision center competition, techs were challenged to show their best abilities at repairing damaged panels.
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Collision techs showed their skills in repairs.
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Paint matching was also a critical test of talent and ability.
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Preparing paint was a key part of the collision center competition for painters.
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Contestants had to mix and blend paint to make it match specific colors.
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A hood is rolled into the paint booth.
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Techs spent as much time on the computer as they did under the hood.
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While some competed on Class 8 tractors and medium-duty trucks, others were put to the test on refuse trucks.
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Rush service techs were tasked with finding problems and repairing them during the Rush Tech Skills Rodeo.
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Even a few vocational trucks were part of the event.
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Checking electrical systems sometimes was part of tracking down problems.
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Some assembly was required, at least at this testing station.
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A tech searches for the problem while competing in the bus category.
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