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Heavy-Duty Truck Labor Time Guide, Smarter, Faster with AI

Say goodbye to static labor guides and manual lookups. ShopCoach AI delivers VIN-specific labor times and real-time estimates in seconds – all built directly into ShopView.

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The Problem with Traditional Labor Time Estimating

Labor time estimation is critical for heavy-duty repairs, but traditional methods are slow, outdated, and inaccurate. Flat-rate books and disconnected software create bottlenecks, under-billing, and wasted technician time.

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Manual lookups delay job approvals

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Estimates are based on outdated averages

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Missed lines = missed revenue

That’s why we built ShopCoach AI, to automate the process with real-time data, VIN-specific logic, and instant accuracy.

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You Don’t Need a Labor Time Guide, You Need This

ShopCoach AI turns a repair prompt into a full work order in under 60 seconds.

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TYPE A PROMPT:

“2018 Peterbilt needs turbo replacement”

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SHOPCOACH AI INSTANTLY BUILDS:

  • VIN-based labor time
  • Parts suggestions from inventory
  • Pre-written tech story
  • Real-time pricing and markup
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REVIEW AND APPROVE:

Convert to a complete work order in seconds.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

Why ShopCoach AI Outperforms Traditional Labor Guides

 
Feature
Estimate Speed
Accuracy
Workflow Integration
Updates
Revenue Recovery
Parts & Tech Story Automation
 
 
ShopCoach AI
Instant, AI-generated
VIN-specific labor times, real-time
Built into ShopView
Continuous and live
Flags missed/declined lines
Auto-generated instantly
 
 
Traditional Guide
Manual and slow
Based on old averages
Not connected
Static or quarterly
None
Manual entry
 
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Built by Heavy-Duty Shop Owners, For Shops Like Yours

We know the frustration of outdated tools, because we ran the shop floor too. That’s why we built ShopCoach to eliminate the manual work, data entry and revenue leaks that come with traditional labor guides.
Type what the truck needs. ShopCoach builds the job.
No guesswork. No wasted time.

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Seamless Integration with ShopView

ShopCoach AI is built directly into ShopView, no
extra software, logins, or workflows.

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Key Benefits of ShopCoach AI for
Labor Time Estimation

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WORK ORDERS IN SECONDS

Type one sentence. Get a complete estimate, instantly.

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MORE REVENUE PER JOB

Never miss a line or a billed hour again.

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ACCURATE BY DESIGN

VIN data + real-time shop history = smart estimates every time.

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LESS ADMIN, MORE REPAIRS

No more flat-rate flipping or retyping work orders.

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Foothills Group: From Garage Startup to $20M+ Revenue

With 4 locations, 100+ technicians, and $20M+ in annual revenue, Foothills Group is one of Alberta’s leading truck shops and they run on ShopView.
Before switching, they cycled through 4 legacy systems that slowed down their technicians and buried service advisors in admin. With ShopView, they streamlined everything.

$60,000+ $60,000+ Extra
Revenue per Month
1.5 1.5 Hours Saved
per Tech per Day
75% 75% Faster
Work Order Creation
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Proven Results from Real Shops

Excellent Software, Amazing Customer Support

"ShopView allows us to focus on getting the job done. As a technician, I love that I have the freedom to build jobs and switch between tasks without needing help from admin. It saves me time, makes my workflow smoother, and has really boosted our productivity in the shop."
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Heather F.

Administrator

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Automotive & HD shop management software

"I find ShopView easy to navigate through work orders. From setting up work orders to adding parts, managing inventory with the ability to cycle count to keep inventory up to date, and managing tech times and payroll timesheets makes tracking times for payroll a breeze."
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Kerri W.

Parts Specialist

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Hands down the best platform for Fleets!

"The software is easy to set up! It's also intuitive making it easy to train technicians. Customer support is by far the best I have ever dealt with. Fast replies and go above and beyond to help you solve your problem. Being browser based, it was easy to deploy on tablets ..."
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Brian W.

Fleet Coordinator

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Finally, a system that lets technicians focus on the work, not the admin...

“The greatest appreciation that I have for ShopView stems from it's modern aesthetic and curb appeal. Unlike other software that I have utilized in the past, there is not a hodgepodge of unnecessary information or gimmicky hyperlinks to lead you astray.”
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Hudson P.

Technician

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Hands down the best platform for fleets...

"Setting up was simple, the interface is so intuitive, and it was easy to get our technicians on board. The customer support team is always quick to respond and super helpful. Plus, the fact that I can access from any tablet or operating system makes our work so much more flexible."
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Brian W.

Fleet Cordinator

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ShopView is a game-changing program.

"ShopView is a game-changing program. Everything is so fast and user-friendly.
I can get to almost anything within two clicks. Their support team is amazing; they respond quickly and genuinely care about helping. I also love that they listen to feedback and keep improving the software."
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Taylor S.

General Manager

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Ready to Replace Your Labor Time Guide?

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FAQs

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What is ShopCoach AI?

A smart assistant built into ShopView that gives you real-time labor estimates, tech stories, and parts recommendations using AI.

Does it include labor times?

Yes. ShopCoach AI generates VIN-specific labor times automatically, replacing flat-rate books and static guides.

Do I need to install anything?

Nope. ShopCoach AI is built into your ShopView account. Just log in and go.