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Ask Chuck Part 2: Do I need a CDL to drive Ottawa Trucks?
Nov 13, 2013 6:04:00 PM
Chuck Duggins is the Louisville Switching Service Manager. He's our resident "answer man." Countless questions flow in every day about the functioning and facts of Ottawa trucks. Since Louisville Switching is your source for all things Ottawa, we started a blog series entitled, "Ask Chuck" to help answer some of the most commonly asked Ottawa questions. If you missed our last Ask Chuck blog, you can read it here.
Preparing for Winter with Insta Chains Automatic Ice Chains
Nov 6, 2013 2:46:00 PM
November is an unpredictable month for weather in the Louisville area. Although it's uncertain how the temperatures will swing, the trend is definitely heading downward as we brace for the arrival of winter.
Several winters ago, our team at Louisville Switching wanted to be sure a fire department in rural Meade County was prepared for icy and snowy driving conditions and we installed our first Insta-Chain Automatic Ice Chains on their tanker truck. These chains allow large trucks to maneuver through snow and icy roads safely and are essential for emergency and service vehicles. Here are some of the other features and benefits of the automatic ice chains:
Download the Ottawa/Kalmar Owner's Manual
Oct 30, 2013 1:48:00 PM
Built specifically for moving trailers around in yards for short distances, the Ottawa "purpose built truck" is best known for its maneuverability, time saving capability and potential to reduce exposure to workman's compensation injuries.
Ask Chuck—He Has All of Your Ottawa Truck Answers
Oct 16, 2013 4:47:00 PM
Louisville Switching Becomes OEM Kalmar/Ottawa Dealer
Oct 9, 2013 5:16:00 PM
"We were already operating pretty much like an Ottawa dealer for our customers, but instead of being engaged to Ottawa, now we're married to Ottawa," says Louisville Switching President Don Robinson
Ottawa Yard Truck Tractor Pneu Quick Release Valve Part #9002954
Aug 21, 2013 12:03:00 PM
The Ottawa Truck brake system is operated with a foot pedal or (treadle valve). This foot-actuated valve is actually two valves that operate in quick sequence. It is connected in the front and rear brake circuitry so that the rear brakes begin to act before the front brakes when the operator steps on the pedal. When air pressure is correct in both circuits, the second stage is driven via air pressure by the first stage. If air is lost to the first stage, the second stage is driven mechanically by the first stage.
Employee Spotlight: Meet Butch
Aug 14, 2013 2:57:00 PM
In continuing our employee spotlight series, we're introducing our sales and parts manager, Butch. Read a little bit about Butch's role and what he does when he's not working at Louisville Swithing.
Cummins Crosspoint Employees Talk Fleetguard Filters
Aug 7, 2013 2:32:00 PM
In this video, Brian and Tony from Cummins Crosspoint discuss many of the different filters that are in the Fleetguard family, along with some of the varieties of vehicles that use Fleetguard filters.
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