Let’s say you’ve got a 2016 Kenworth with a cooling system issue. You’ve got the parts. The tech is ready. But the big question is—how long should the job take?
Too often, the answer depends on who you ask. Most shops still rely on generic labor time guides that don’t account for engine type, cab configuration, or real-world complexity. That’s when things get messy—underquoted jobs, lost revenue, and frustrated customers.
Diesel Repair’s Truck Labor Times feature fixes that.
With VIN-specific labor time estimates, you get reliable, accurate numbers tailored to the exact truck you’re working on.
Most labor guides give you a flat rate. Ours go deeper. When you enter the truck’s VIN or full specs, Diesel Repair pulls data for that specific build—down to the engine model and body configuration.
This means you’ll see:
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High, average, and low job times
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Add-on labor time recommendations
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Variations by engine family and year
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Real numbers that make sense in real shops
🛠️ Covered engines include:
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CAT (1990–2009)
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Cummins ISB, ISC, HD (1992–2018)
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Detroit (all years)
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International (HD & MD, 2008+)
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Ford 6.4L & 6.7L (2008–2018)
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Isuzu, Mack, MBE, PACCAR, Volvo, and more
⏱ Watch: How Truck Labor Times Work
Quickly access VIN-specific labor times by job type, system, and vehicle configuration
More Competitive Quotes. Fewer Contested Invoices.
Diesel Repair gives you labor times you can stand behind. That means:
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More confident quoting
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Fair, data-backed invoices
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Less back-and-forth with customers
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More jobs won on speed and professionalism
Whether you’re quoting a routine brake job or planning a complex engine teardown, you’re working with solid numbers from industry-standard data.
A Real Example: It Depends on the Engine
Let’s say a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia rolls in with a DEF dosing valve issue. The tech says it’s a straight swap. You know the truck, but which engine is in it—DD13 or DD15?
You punch in the VIN. Diesel Repair shows the exact labor time based on that engine and configuration. It’s not a guess—it’s tailored to the truck in your bay.
Fast Results. Full Coverage. Built for Heavy-Duty.
Here’s what sets Diesel Repair’s Truck Labor Times apart:
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✅ VIN decoder pulls exact configuration
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✅ Labor times for trailers (1980–2020) and Class 4–8 trucks
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✅ Breakdown by system, component, and job type
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✅ Includes add-on time for related repairs
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✅ Available even on the free Diesel Repair plan
Get Labor Time Estimates Without the Guesswork
Truck Labor Times are built into Diesel Repair, and yes—you can try them for free. With a free account, you’ll get limited credits to test premium features, including labor times.
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