In this new treatment of a fundamentally important subject, student technicians will quickly grasp electrical principles thanks to the author's straightforward comparisons between compressed air systems and electricity. An emphasis on troubleshooting helps cultivate key problem-solving skills that are vital to gaining an understanding of modern truck electrical systems. Numerous examples that feature the most advanced truck in the North American market, the International High Performance model, help readers grasp electrical theory within a high-tech context. Coverage of the latest topics includes body system controllers, multiplexed instrumentation, and the interaction between the various electronic modules on a modern truck.
Joseph (Joe) Bell is a former truck and automobile technician with 20 years of hands-on experience, including active duty US Army and Chrysler-Dodge dealerships. During this time, Joe witnessed first-hand the transition in automotive and truck technology due to electronics. Joe determined that if he was to excel in the automotive and truck service industry, he would need more education.
After several years of night and weekend classes, Joe received a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. Joe then spent 10 years at International Truck and Engine (Navistar) where he was the lead electrical test engineer for the High Performance Truck series. In 2007, Joe left International for John Deere Power Systems where he currently works as a diagnostic engineer.
Joe maintains his ASE Master Truck, L2, and Master Automobile certifications and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). He is also an inventor with 14 US patents and several international patents related to truck electrical systems.
Joe and his wife Cynthia enjoy spending time with their two daughters Jenna and Tricia and their four grandsons Ethan, Jackson, John, and little Jason. Joe also has two son-in-laws, but he cannot remember their names.
