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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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Unlike Any Other
One mechanic’s version of the “ideal service truck” Read more
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Big, Beautiful Beast
Chris Leker’s rig is a one-of-a-kind, multi-purpose service truck that’s pure “work” under a gleaming exterior Read more
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Bigger And Better
Randy Bostic's “dream truck” is based on a 2017 Peterbilt glider kit Read more
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Maine man’s new rig
Unconventional repairs and maintenance require a rugged service truck 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
Milwaukee Tool
New ratchets from Milwaukee will go to new lengths
Two new M12 FUEL extended reach high-speed ratchets to join the line-up. Read more
VMAC
VMAC debuts new air compressor for the Mercedes Sprinter Van
New rotary screw air compressor supplies up to 40 CFM of continuous air at 100 psi. Read more
Coxreels
Coxreels offers new industrial duty LED lights
Coxreels offers three new LED lights for industrial duty purposes. Read more
Optronics International
Optronics lights are first-of-its-kind
Optronics’ FusionX LED Combo Lamp features bold styling and is fully FMVSS 108-compliant even in warning mode. Read more
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
Bosch introduces new heavy-duty diagnostic solution
ESI 3824A Heavy Duty Diagnostic Solution from Bosch provides wide coverage of trucks and engines found in North America. Read more
