Transportation

This pathway trains students on the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment, including diesel engines, trucks, and automotive systems. Students learn to diagnose and service engines, transmissions, and electrical systems using modern diagnostic tools.

Get a handle on this statistic: One in 16 Texans is employed by the trucking industry. That means a career in diesel equipment technology could be a good career choice. And with 22 million registered vehicles in Texas, learning auto collision and management technology or automotive technology is a good bet. With so many cars, there will surely be a need for good repair technicians.

Partnerships with manufacturers provide specialized training and strong opportunities for you to land a job upon graduation.

Transportation Mechanic123
4%
Projected growth for diesel mechanics
8%
Projected job growth

(2021–2031)

Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Get under the hood and behind the wheel, keeping Texas drivers safe with repairs that keep cars on the road.
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Train hands-on with diesel engines for on and off highway pathways in the Diesel Equipment program.
Auto Collision & Management
You could breathe new life into damaged automobiles. Utilize your eye for detail to start a new career.
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TSTC Workforce Training offers non-credit courses for those who want to update their skills without enrolling in traditional college classes.
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Professional Bus Driving
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$2,500
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Professional Driving Academy
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40–160 Hours
$150
Krystal Johnson 325-738-3315 Joann Flores 346-239-3301 Janeth Robles 956-364-4567 Alexis McKaig 903-923-3425 Casandra Russell 254-867-2633 Jake Whitley 325-734-3659 Rebecca Mortensen 325-738-3332 Jennifer Martinez 956-364-4552
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Tesla START
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16 weeks
$2,700
Cheryl Brooks 254-867-3046
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Transportation March 12, 2026
TSTC Automotive duo helps lead service chain
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – For George Castillo and Isaac Romero the transition from learning automotive technology to leading a service team has been a journey toward professional success. The two Texas State Technical College Automotive students have spent the last six months balancing school work...
Transportation February 18, 2026
TSTC alumnus returns to train next generation of technicians
(ROSENBERG, Texas) – For Jose Jimenez, stepping back into the Auto Collision and Management program at Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus as an instructor marked a full-circle moment in his career. “Transitioning from the shop’s production floor to the auto collision...
Transportation February 12, 2026
TSTC student powers through diesel training
(HARLINGEN, Texas) – Rogelio Cerda, a Diesel Equipment student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, is among the program’s inaugural cohort. In fact, Cerda was the first student to sign up when he enrolled in the associate degree program. “I felt honored when...