Louisville Switching Blog

Just over a year ago, on June 26, 2016, the Panama Canal expansion plan was completed. The expansion opened up new opportunities for efficient shipping processes. The canal was widened by 70 feet and is 18 feet deeper than what it was, to begin with. Even with this expansion, the canal uses less water because 60% of the water is recycled. 

Did you know that Louisville Switching can do more than Ottawa truck repair? We can also do Ottawa truck refurbishment!
Due to growth and demand, we renovated the back of our shop into a new truck refurbishment area. We recently interviewed Devon, a Refurbishment Mechanic, to provide more insights into the new area and capabilities.

You have heard of driverless cars and semi truck's coming in the near future, but what about crewless ships? It seems a bit frightening to think of a ship silently navigating the seas with no crew on board, but there could be one as early as 2020 and it will also have zero emissions. 

Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you someone who faces a challenge head on? Does working with your hands to find the solution to a problem fulfill you?

At Louisville Switching, our priority is serving clients to the best of our ability. Whether you are in Jasper, Indiana or right here in our backyard in Louisville, Kentucky, we specialize in Ottawa Yard Trucks. Through our experience, we can sell, lease, rent, or just repair and refurbish Ottawas. 

Recently, Don our CEO, was honored to have been asked to speak and attend the National Dealer's Council in New York. He spent several days catching up on trends in addition to speaking on the state of the Kentucky economy. 
Below you will find his recap of the presentation that he delivered. 

Since our incorporation in 1973, having an exceptional staff has always been a priority. Our staff are experts in their fields and go above and beyond to give our customers an experience they will never forget. We love having an opportunity to highlight and celebrate our employees, as each one plays a vital role in what we do here at Louisville Switching.

Saving a life. So many organizations, companies, people, and government entities are coming together to save lives. From organizations like Kentucky Driving and the Truckers Against Trafficking Coalition to various Kentucky governments and companies like UPS, thousands are combining efforts to make a difference.