Truck Focus
Spec My Truck
In this regular feature by Dan Anderson, service/mechanic truck owners, operators and mechanics have the opportunity to share the specs of their vehicles. If you would like your truck featured, send an email to editor@servicetruckmagazine. com with Spec My Truck in the subject line.
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spec my truck mckenzie
Business as usual
Specializing in repairs in remote locations requires McKenzie’s thinking waaay outside the box. Read more
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Scene Stealer
Gold Mine: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue co-star Juan Ibarra proudly owns “Big Mack”, an eye-catching service truck that steals every scene in which it appears. Read more
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Functional, Not Fancy
Master Technician and a S level tech started his own business after working for other companies. Dane Quartly feels glad that he made the jump. Read more
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Self-employed Satisfaction
Being a self-employed mechanic has many special benefits, says Brian Braaten who is the owner of North Country Equipment Repair in Pillager, Minnesota. Read more
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Uniquely Independent
Mike Langeluttig enjoys diagnosing and fixing broken machinery. He says independence and environs in which he works are the biggest perks of being self-employed. Read more
Mechanic's Musings
Ask a simple question and get screwed over
Different fastener manufacturers and engineering organizations have different definitions of bolt and screw, all are correct in their own way. Read more
Advice to a young mechanic, Trust him on the tools
Dan Anderson shares useful tips for young mechanics and for students graduating from technical colleges. Read more
Let’s hear it for tradesmen
Finally, Mechanics are being recognized as a skilled trade, with appropriate pay. Young mechanics fresh out of tech school or apprenticeship can now earn a third more income than their friends who attended university. Read more
Get a grip on justifying a personal tool obsession
Dan Anderson feels that having various types and sizes of Vise-Grips in his tool inventory improves his performance as a mechanic. Read more
Odd collections reflect personal quirks
Everyone has a habit to obsessively collect some small things. Few of them collect it for display, and some of them have no reason but just collect them. Read more
Can mechanics be hoarders?
A Mechanic loves each and every tool he has. Even if the tool is not in use anymore he will stash it in some corner of his place but will not throw it away. Read more
Cool Tools
Vanair Manufacturing
The Vanair portable welder
Vanair introduces the WELDER140 portable welder to its EPEQ electrified power equipment line. Read more
Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco debuts a battery-powered portable air screw compressor
Atlas Copco expands its portable electric product portfolio to include an all-new battery-driven portable screw air compressor. Read more
Stellar Industries, Inc.
Stellar has a new hooklift
The NXT52 hooklift has a 52,000-lb capacity. Read more
Fleet Advantage
New analytic EVAN tool evaluates the cost of ownership of EVs
New app helps fleets determine the life cycle costs of EV vs diesel trucks. Read more
Hannay Reels Inc.
The MS-1000 Spray Series Reel from Hannay Reels
The MS-1000 easily fits into small areas and tight spaces. Read more
