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Joel Gerdis

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Unveiling the Invincible Ottawa- not really but it sounds fun

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Jun 23, 2010 1:37:00 PM

We told you a few months back about the Invincible Ottawa(It’s able to leap tall buildings in a single bound ). After purchasing the Invincible Ottawa you’ll never need another spotter truck for your business. The helicopter blades on the Invincible Ottawa work great for those tough to reach jobs like mountain tops. The Invincible Ottawa also comes with hover craft functionality. Have a job halfway down the Mississippi? No problem. The dozer tracks and ice chains make any surface negotiable. Thinking about expanding business into the Artic or the Sahara, think no more. No climate is too tough as our Invincible Ottawa comes with a complete HVAC system on the back. Heat Pump and Geo Thermal controls make it easy to take your Ottawa from one end of the globe to the other.

Overview of Insta-Chain Automatic Icechains

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Jun 2, 2010 1:39:00 PM


In our last post we updated you on our trip to Insta-Chain in Utah and highlighted the fact that they are our newest dealership.
Their automatic icechains are truly a time, money and life saver.
Some of the key benefits are:
  • Fits 1/2 ton- Class 8 vehicles ( see a list below)
  • Operates in forward and reverse with increasing traction during acceleration and deceleration
  • Far outlasts conventional chains because you only use them when you need them and at the the flip of a switch
  • Spark resistant chains for gasoline and propane delivery trucks are available
  • D.O.T. accepted. Applies to all states with chain laws
  • Reduces risks, incidents and costs
These automatic icechains may be ideal for: school buses, ambulances, fire trucks, semi trucks, tour buses, transportation buses, garbage and waste trucks, snow plows, utility vehicles or even your personal pick up truck- why not?

We’re ramping up our inventory of parts and getting the word out to existing and potential customers before winter rolls around. A lot of productivity was lost last year due to the overwhelming snow and ice in the US. We want to help keep your trucks on the road. To start the conversation about your line of trucks contact Chris today or use our simple online form to request more. information.  

Our trip to Insta-Chain in Utah

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Jun 1, 2010 1:42:00 PM

In one of our recent posts, we mentioned a new dealership opportunity with Insta-Chain. Insta-Chain is based in Springville, Utah, just south of Provo. We have been excited to meet the team at Insta-Chain since we crossed paths at this years Mid America Truck Show. We wanted to see first hand their operations and perform our normal due diligence. We take our dealership partners very seriously. Well the trip solidified everything. Insta-Chain is a true family run business and we met much of their support team while there. We had meetings with the owner and the VP of Sales and Marketing. Along with touring the facilities, we were able to watch the manufacturing of their products. They are truly made in the USA.

Featured Services

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Apr 23, 2010 1:51:00 PM

Most of our customers realize that we sell and service Ottawa Trucks. They also know they can call us to order parts for those trucks but they don’t always realize we do other things too.

When we say other things we mean: mobile welding, semi-trailer maintenance, Cartage services, or general truck repairs and maintenance.

Many have no idea that we have the ability to buy and sell used vehicles and to do service work onsite with our mobile service trucks.

We are going to use our new blog to highlight lesser known services we’ve added to our quiver over the years.

The latest Ottawa Editions

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Apr 23, 2010 1:49:00 PM

We’ll be updating the site with our latest inventory in Ottawa Trucks for sale and or lease. When you’re a dealer like Louisville Switching Truck Sales, everything is always for sale or lease, except our staff of course.

We come across Ottawa that are used and in need of repair, lightly used and we can always custom order new trucks for our customers. Whatever the case we’ll showcase them here on our blog with pictures and videos to keep our customers tuned in.

Our upcoming trip to Utah to meet Insta-Chain

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Apr 23, 2010 1:47:00 PM

At this years Mid America Truck Show we had the opportunity to connect with a business that has solved a problem. They solved the problem we deal with every year when it comes to keeping our trucks moving on ice and snow. This particular winter in Louisville and around the country was quite rough. Our trucks often are a key to logistics for our customers. If they aren’t moving things then things aren’t shipping or being sold. We all know if things aren’t being sold we can all hang our sign on the door and call it a day. So our trucks and service is a big key to keeping things moving.

So knowing of this problem the folks at Insta-Chain in Utah came up with a solution. …..

They have automatic ice chains for our trucks. We are heading out to Utah to visit with their team and tour their facilities. We are looking forward to adding …

The Invincible Ottawa

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Apr 23, 2010 1:45:00 PM

All work and no play made Jack a dull boy- right? We take our customer service very serious at Louisville Switching. Our top of the line trucks, parts and responsive service are the lifeblood of what we do. Along the way though you have to have a little fun though. We believe you can have fun and provide great service/great price while doing so.

When we started the website a few months back I casually asked Bryce Raley or Simplified Solutions LLC about putting together a little image for fun. I asked about the costs and we determined it wasn’t worth spending any money on it. Well we managed to squeeze it into the web budget and we’ll share it soon.

Be on the lookout for “The Invincible Ottawa”

2010 Mid America Truck Show update

Posted by Joel Gerdis

Apr 22, 2010 1:53:00 PM

We had a last minute chance to participate in the 2010 Mid America Truck Show this past March and we jumped on it. Normally we have a booth each year in partnership with another Ottawa Truck Dealer and with some assistance from our dealer sponsors as well. Well with the state of the economy it appeared that we may have to sit this one out. However, Chris Troutt, our amazing salesman and jack of many trades pulled together a plan, a booth and a last minute show-truck.

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