Honest, Reliable, And Efficient Semi-Tractor Trailer Repairs

Chris joined us in 2016 and holds the position of Operations Manager. Chris hops from location to location taking care of anything and everything, so you never know where he may be! Chris currently resides in Altamont with his wife. In his free times he enjoys working on projects, boating and traveling. Chris enjoys meeting and getting to know each and every one of our customers who walks through the door.

Jim joined our team in 2016 and is currently our Production Manager. Jim works closely with each location to keep technician production high and assist everyone throughout the company. Jim has worked in the repair industry for over 30 years. He currently resides in Rinard with his wife, Jane. In his free time Jim enjoys spending time with his 5 children, and he is also a hunting guide. Jim enjoys working with the technicians to make sure your unit gets in and out the door in a timely manner!

Harrison joined our team in 2016 as a high schooler and has since been promoted to a service advisor. Harrison has good customer service skills and loves telling jokes. He is quite the numbers guy and has many parts numbers memorized which helps him build quotes and take care of inventory. Harrison resides in Effingham, in his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with loved ones.

Steve is one of our awesome service team members. Steve joined our team with no prior experience or knowledge of the industry but if you talk with him you will find out he has learned and caught on quickly. Steve enjoys having a customer service position and his organizational skills help him succeed every day. In his free time, Steve enjoys spending time with his family. Next time your rig is down, Steve may be the smiling face behind your phone call to RPM!

Mckenze joined us in 2020 and has learned and picked up on a lot and does her job well. Mckenze resides in Vincennes IN with her daughter and enjoys hiking, swimming and camping. Her strengths coming into the industry is her outgoing personality and the want to learn as much about vehicles and parts as she can. "I was tired of my desk job that consisted of doing the same thing over and over again... At RPM I enjoy the people I work with and how well the company treats us as employees."

With over 8 years of experience in the industry, Shawn joined our Mt. Vernon team as a service advisor, Shawn resides in Iuka and enjoys riding side-by-sides in his free time. Shawn’s strength in his industry is his ability to work with anyone. He is a friendly guy and is a good match for our front counter team.

Dan Hoffman is our lead technician and in-house trainer at our Effingham location. He has more than 40 years of experience in the truck repair industry. Dan is a lifelong resident of Effingham where he lives with his wife, Mary Lynn. They are blessed children and grandchildren, whom they spend their free time with. Dan enjoys keeping busy whether it be woodworking or traveling, but when you give him a second to sit down, he will probably be sleeping. We are so happy to have Dan and all his truck repair knowledge on our team.

Latham joined our crew right out of tech school. With that being said Latham is a good technician that strives to get better everyday. Latham is a lifelong resident of Toledo. In his free time he likes to hunt, fish, and spend time with his friends. Latham also has a dog named, Archy. "My favorite thing about RPM is the diversity of trucks and types of repairs that come in," he said. We are proud that Latham chose RPM to further his education and gain knowledge from our in- house trainers.

Ralph has been a technician since 1986. He is a lifelong resident of the Effingham area with his wife Norma. He is one of our lead techs ranging from engine rebuilds to electrical work. Ralph is a seasoned mechanic in all areas of repair on equipment and trucks. Ralph likes to keep everyone on their toes here at the shop. In his spare time, he enjoys restoring old tractors.

Tim joined our team as a technician in our Mt. Vernon location. Tim came to use with over 25 years of experience as a diesel tech, he also attended tech school and is a certified welder. Tim lives in Waltonville and in his free time enjoys working on cars. Tim claims he is “one hell of a dancer” but we haven’t been blessed to see these skills yet. Tim’s favorite rig to work on is International, and he enjoys working at RPM because he feels like he’s working with a tight-knit family. Tim is a great addition to our team!

With over 34 years of experience, Dave joined our Mt. Vernon team as a diesel technician. Dave attended Nashville Auto Diesel College. Dave and his wife, Vickie, and his 2 daughters reside in Centralia. In Dave’s free time he enjoys riding ATVs, and golfing. When he was asked what his favorite rig to work no was, he replied “anything class 8”. Dave is the pizza lover of our group

Brennan is our newest addition to our Mt. Vernon team, he tackles every job with the goal of learning something new. Brennan resides in Mt. Vernon, and enjoys watching Nascar and playing golf.

Zeb joined us in 2021 as a Service Writer Assistant, his role with RPM is parts running, parts shuttling, and inventory management. Zeb resides in Effingham with his girlfriend, April, and his adorable dog Gizmo. In his free time, Zeb enjoys playing disk golf. We are excited to have Zeb a part of the team!

Merl joined us in 2021 with a head full of knowledge. Merl is ASE certified, and also holds a Bachelors Degree is Cyber Security. Merl resides in Effingham with his children. In his free time Merl enjoys spending time with his children and building his mustang. A fun fact about him is he is an artist. Merl is a great addition to our team and we are excited to see how he grows in the future!

Training technicians is a huge part of our business. Seth recently joined us in 2021 as a Technician Trainee. We are excited to see Seth grow as a technician through our guidance and training courses. Seth resides in Dieterich, in his free time he enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. A fun fact about Seth is he enjoys gardening.

Zach joined our family in early 2021 as a diesel technician. He resides in St Elmo and enjoys riding motorcycles, working on stuff and spending time with his girlfriend. Zach favorite rig to work on is a Peterbilt. A fun fact about Zach is he build model cars. Zach jumped in head first and has learned and grown leaps and bounds since he started with us!

In 2021, Ben joined us with over 5 years of experience. Ben’s favorite thing about RPM is it feels like your working with one big ever growing family. Ben’s favorite rig to work on is a Kenworth. Ben resides in St. Elmo with his soon to be wife, Lindsey and his dog Cash. Ben is always looking to gain knowledge, whether that be repair manuals, schooling or training courses.

Anthony came to our team with more than 4 years of experience and had the want to learn as much about this industry and succeed as a mechanic as best he can. Anthony works at our Palestine location and makes a great addition to the team. Anthony says his favorite thing about working at RPM is the laid-back environment. We are proud to have him aboard! In his free time, he enjoys riding four-wheelers and spending time with family and friends.

Aaron joined us with knowledge as an automotive technician and the want to learn about the diesel industry. Aaron will be taking training classes and reading manuals to gain as much knowledge as he can. Aaron resides in Flora with his wife, Ashley, in his free time he enjoys fishing and taking walks in the woods. A fun fact about Aaron is he was an underwear model as a child.

Jake & Jinger are our head of security. Jake has been part of our crew since 2015 and Jinger joined us in 2020 . Don't let the snaggletooth or cute curls fool you, they are 100% non-vicious and will give kisses and take treats from anyone around! Next time you are in the shop, don't be surprised if these puppers are the first to greet.

Shaelee joined our team in 2015 and holds the position of Office Manager. She handles all our accounts receivable, accounts payable, social media, marketing, payroll, event planning and more. Shaelee resides in Altamont with her husband and her two dogs, Charlie and Scout. In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, camping, and curling up on the couch with her pups.