--- title: Blog | Louisville Switching | Joel Gerdis description: Louisville Switching has your Yard Truck Blog. We also carry Ottawa Parts. Call today. You will always speak to a person! 1.866.879.8659 We sell, lease and service Ottawa, Kalmar Yard Trucks. --- [![header-logo-1.png](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/ls.png?width=360&name=ls.png "header-logo-1.png")](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com) [About](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/about) [Contact](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/contact) [Blog](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog) [502.935.5838](tel:+15029355838) [**](https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleSwitching) [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/LouisvilleSwitching) [**](https://twitter.com/LouSwitching) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisville-switching-truck-sales) [**](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis#sidr) # Louisville Switching Blog ## Joel Gerdis ### Recent Posts ## [The Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble is coming up](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149477/the-light-up-riverport-golf-scramble-is-coming-up) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Sep 1, 2011 10:32:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18239635-jpg/images/istock_000006756823xsmall-300x199.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149477/the-light-up-riverport-golf-scramble-is-coming-up) The annual Riverport Business Association Golf Scramble is just weeks away. This event is in its 7th year and raises money for Riverport lighting. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149477/the-light-up-riverport-golf-scramble-is-coming-up) ## [Louisville Switching Travels South](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149486/louisville-switching-travels-south) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Aug 31, 2011 10:41:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18238589-jpg/images/golf21-300x199.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149486/louisville-switching-travels-south) Last week, Chris and I spent most of the week in Alabama. We went there to help get a new operation started with some of our trucks that were delivered on Wednesday morning. We also visited some of our current customers while we were there. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149486/louisville-switching-travels-south) ## [Vehicle Sales—Beyond the Ottawa](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149498/vehicle-sales-beyond-the-ottawa) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Apr 7, 2011 10:53:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18241458-jpg/images/louisville-switching-0111-300x225.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149498/vehicle-sales-beyond-the-ottawa) You definitely know as a new and refurbished Ottawa truck dealer. You also probably know that we sell and lease Ottawas. But did you know we sell used cars and trucks too? [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149498/vehicle-sales-beyond-the-ottawa) ## [New Ottawa Trucks For Sale](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149504/new-ottawa-trucks-for-sale) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Mar 30, 2011 10:59:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18241187-jpg/images/louisville-switching-001-300x225.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149504/new-ottawa-trucks-for-sale) In the market for a new Kalmar Terminal Tractor? Now may be the perfect time for you to buy. That’s because Louisville Switching Truck Sales has three new Kalmar trucks for sale, on-site at its Louisville, KY office. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149504/new-ottawa-trucks-for-sale) ## [Preserve your cash & still have a practically new Kalmar/Ottawa Truck](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149517/prefer-to-preserve-your-cash-and-still-have-a-practically-new-kalmar-ottawa-truck-take-the-refurbished-route) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Mar 24, 2011 11:14:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18235449-jpg/images/065before-300x226.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149517/prefer-to-preserve-your-cash-and-still-have-a-practically-new-kalmar-ottawa-truck-take-the-refurbished-route) We all know the economy has been tough the last several years. Are we turning the corner? Your guess is as good as ours. So in our mind, it’s still a great time to buy used and to refurbish. Or why not let us re-power and refurbish your existing truck. Are the frame and cab good? If you’re thinking about going that route, it’s one of our specialties. It’s in our bailiwick as they say. Our sweet spot. It’s almost our favorite thing to do, besides play golf. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149517/prefer-to-preserve-your-cash-and-still-have-a-practically-new-kalmar-ottawa-truck-take-the-refurbished-route) ## [Mid America Truck Show Reminder](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149520/mid-america-truck-show-reminder) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Mar 15, 2011 11:19:00 AM We wanted to take a minute and remind everyone that the [Mid America Truck Show](http://www.truckingshow.com/) is just two weeks away. The show runs from March 31 – April 2 at the [Kentucky Exposition Center.](http://www.kyfairexpo.org/) This is typically the largest show held in Louisville, Kentucky. If you’ve never been, it’s a lot to take in. Just like in years past, Louisville Switching Truck Sales will set up a booth and will be on-site all weekend to talk with attendees and answer any questions they may have. The show is always a great place to see old friends in the industry, [form new relationships as we did last year](http://insta-chain.com/), and engage with the trucking community. Here are a few reminders: • You can [pre-register online](http://www.truckingshow.com/att/attendee-registration). Since we’ve passed the free registration date of March 1, online registration is $10. • Each attendee must register individually. Here are some ways you can stay in the loop: • [Follow The Truck Show on Twitter](http://twitter.com/truckingshow) • [Fan them on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/profile.php?id=100000360415197) • [Visit the show’s website](http://www.truckingshow.com/) • [Contact us with any questions](http://louisvilleswitching.com/contact/) You can also get updates from Louisville Switching by following us on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/#%21/louswitching) and [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Louisville-Switching/118779564823166). We look forward to seeing you there! [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149520/mid-america-truck-show-reminder) ## [Sign Up For Our Newsletter](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149522/sign-up-for-our-newsletter) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Feb 22, 2011 11:26:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18244890-jpg/images/newsletteroptin_000003694820small-300x199.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149522/sign-up-for-our-newsletter) Louisville Switching is launching a new [monthly newsletter](http://eepurl.com/t0Qh)and we’d love for you to be a part of it. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149522/sign-up-for-our-newsletter) ## [Download Our Ottawa/Kalmar User’s Guide](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149525/Download-Our-Ottawa-Kalmar-User-s-Guide) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Feb 15, 2011 11:28:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18245461-jpg/images/ottawa-kalmar-users-guide.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149525/Download-Our-Ottawa-Kalmar-User-s-Guide) Louisville Switching has been in business for more than 30 years. We’ve learned a lot and have grown to become one of the most trusted sources for leasing and selling Ottawa/Kalmar trucks. We’ve compiled some of what we’ve learned into a [user’s guide](http://louisvilleswitching.com/ottawa-kalmar-truck-users-guide/), created especially for safety managers, facilities managers, logistics managers, or current Ottawa/Kalmar users. This guide offers ways to help you reduce workmen’s comp claims and increase the efficiency of your yard operation. [The Ottawa/Kalmar User’s Guide](http://louisvilleswitching.com/ottawa-kalmar-truck-users-guide/)includes:   [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149525/Download-Our-Ottawa-Kalmar-User-s-Guide) [All posts](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/all) [Next  **](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis/page/2) [![Ottawa Kalmar repair yard truck repair Louisville Ky](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/163932/4b4b671a-641f-4e99-b235-62de3d0e695b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/163932/4b4b671a-641f-4e99-b235-62de3d0e695b) ## Comments ### Subscribe to Email Updates ## Contact Us Today! 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