"G" Jerry Truglia

Our DTC Director has extensive experience in the automotive field as a technician, service manager and owner of a dozen different repair shops. “G,” as he is known throughout the industry, is one of fewer than 2,000 professionals certified as a World-Class Technician. He brings world-class training experience and automotive technical expertise to Dorman Training Center.

G is a recognized expert on automotive systems and best practices for their repair and has trained technicians on all popular domestic and international vehicle brands all over North America and Europe. He has authored several FMCSA-approved inspection manuals and training programs for state governments, is ASE-certified and a Golden Wrench winner.

G serves as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University (NJ, USA) and is also an in-demand speaker at industry events. He has often presented at some of the most prestigious conferences in the United States, including the SAE World Congress Conference.

With decades of hands-on experience in every aspect of vehicle repair and education expertise unmatched in the automotive aftermarket industry, G strives to make every DTC student the best technician he or she can be.