Warren is the Owner of Oakes Truck & Trailer Center, LLC. He is ASE certified, Master Transit Bus Technician, Master School Bus Technician, Advanced Level Specialist, Master Truck Equipment Technician, and Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician.
Warren brings 40 years of experience in diesel trucks and engines, semi trailers and farm equipment. In addition, Warren is Towmaster Certified in Towing and Recovery Level 9R.
In 2016 Warren was named as a Top 10 Wreckmaster in the world and in 2017 was inducted into The Order of the Towman.
Julie is the office manager, administers payroll, human resources and inventory control. She has been APICS certified in production and inventory management. She has 30+ years experience in customer service.
Curt arrived from Michigan in June 2011. He has focused on diagnostics, trouble shooting and customer assists/triage as well as pickups. Curt is Goodyear Certified in tire repair and replacement. Curt is a DOT inspector. He has since moved to our parts department, and is happy to assist you with any of your parts needs.
Cory joined OTT in March 2021. Cory is an Oakes native, and graduate of Oakes High School. Cory brings with him 20+ years of experience in the trucking, manufacturing, parts and customer service industry. Cory is happy to assist you in our parts department with anything you need.
Bryan is a technician on 2nd shift. Bryan has 20+ years experience dealing with tire repair and installation, as well as brakes, air lines, and trouble shooting customer problems by the side of the road. Bryan is Towing and Recovery certified level 2 as well as a tow truck driver.
Duane started with OTT in February 2009. Duane works with clutches, transmission electrical systems, engines, brakes and trailers. Duane is Goodyear Certified in tire repair and replacement. Dewey is also a DOT inspector. Dewey is Towing and Recovery Certified Level 4, and Tow truck driver. Dewey is also part of our On & Off Road recovery team, and Ruan team. Dewey is a 20 year veteran of the North Dakota National Guard.
We appreciate Dewey's service to our country and we are glad to have him as part of our team.
Scott is an Oakes native. Scott moved back to Oakes, and joined our team in June 2012. Scott brings 25+ years of experience in hydraulics, trailers, suspensions, and DOT inspections. Scott is Goodyear Certified in tire repair and replacement. Scott is Minnesota DOT certified and a Minnesota & Federal DOT inspector.
Trenton joined OTT in March 2013 as an intern from Alexandria Technical College. Trent stayed after completing his internship. Currently, Trenton is a diagnostician and completes most of our large engine overhauls. Trenton is Goodyear Certified in tire repair and replacement. Trenton is originally from Osakis, Minnesota but enjoys the North Dakota hunting.
Zackary is an Oakes native, and graduate of Oakes High School. Zack graduated from NDSCS with a degree in Diesel Technology. Currently, Zack is our alignment specialist. He also does Tire repair, and replacement. He is part of our On & Off Road recovery crew, and responds to service calls.
Keelan Harris started at OTT in 2015, and graduated from Oakes High School. Keelan is a graduate of NDSCS Wahpeton Diesel Technology School, and is our Lead technician on 2nd shift. Keelan is MN DOT certified. Currently, Keelan is a clutch, transmission, electrical, and driveline specialist. He also assists with engine overhauls.
Matthew joined OTT in 2016 and graduated from Oakes High School. Matthew graduated from NDSCS Wahpeton Diesel Technology School and is MN DOT certified. Currently, Matthew is part of our Ruan team as well as on & off road recovery crew.
Nick joined OTT in March 2021. Nick is an Oakes native and graduated from Oakes High School. Nick has a background in trucking, manufacturing, and agriculture. Nick is in charge of Shop & Grounds Maintenance. He also assists in any other areas in the shop as needed.
Dylan joined OTT in March 2021. Dylan is an Oakes native and graduated from Oakes High School. Dylan is the Service Advisor working directly with customers. He also assists with used truck and trailer sales. He is certified in tire repair and replacement. Dylan brings 10 years of experience in welding, fabrication and customer service. He is also a member of the Oakes Fire Department.
Brady started with OTT in 2018. He works seasonally for us as a technician, tow truck driver and part of the offroad recovery team. Brady works on a variety of jobs from engines and transmission to trailers, brakes and suspensions. He is certified in tire repair and replacement. He also farms in the Guelph area as well as producing livestock.
Joey joined OTT in March 2022. Joey is an Oakes native and 2023 graduate of Oakes High School. Joey assists in the shop with repairs and facility maintenance. Joey worked with us in high school and returned after completing his military training. We are happy to have him as a part of the team.
Tyler joined OTT the fall of 2023. Tyler is a 2019 graduate of Oakes High School. He is a technician on the 2nd shift and is certified in tire repair & replacement. Tyler performs a variety of repairs in the shop including engine changes and head gasket replacements. We are glad to have Tyler as part of the team.
Tim joined OTT in August 2024. Tim is a native of Minnesota who joined us after moving to Oakes. Tim is an evening shift Service Advisor working directly with customers. He brings with him 30+ years in truck repair and customer service. We are glad to have Tim as part of the team.
Joe joined OTT in November 2020. Joe is an Oakes native and 2023 graduate of Oakes High School. Joe assists in the shop with repairs and facility maintenance. Joe is working with us to get some experience in the mechanical field. We are happy to have him as part of the team.
Jamie joined Oakes Truck & Trailer in August 2024. Jamie is an Oakes native and graduate of Oakes High School. Jame is our administrative assistant.
"They are the best ready to help with anything, friendly people, even if your having troubles and have to call them for a wrecker call you will always be in good hands"
- Joann S.
