--- title: Blog | Louisville Switching (2) 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. (2) --- [![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/page/2#sidr) # Louisville Switching Blog ## [3 Precautions To Take When You're On The Road This Winter](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/3-precautions-to-take-when-youre-on-the-road-this-winter) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Jan 29, 2020 10:30:45 AM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/4af31bede7a2624f5d6fa60d2ca50287.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/3-precautions-to-take-when-youre-on-the-road-this-winter) At [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/about), we understand the importance of keeping drivers safe. Our truck parts and [services](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/service) are designed with you in mind, and we want to make the process of implementing safety procedures and features as simple as possible. We are well into the winter season, and harsh weather is more than likely still ahead.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/3-precautions-to-take-when-youre-on-the-road-this-winter) ## [Why Louisville Switching is Your Trusted OEM Dealer](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-louisville-switching-is-your-trusted-oem-dealer) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Dec 5, 2019 4:34:49 PM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/fab87192bce145249ec16180fb196f54.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-louisville-switching-is-your-trusted-oem-dealer) [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/) has been in the logistics industry – renting, leasing, selling, and servicing yard trucks, as well as providing exceptional service to our clients – for decades. We are a premium OEM dealer, specialized in Kalmar Ottawa Yard Trucks, that serves Louisville, KY and the surrounding area.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-louisville-switching-is-your-trusted-oem-dealer) ## [Louisville Switching is Your Premier Ottawa Dealer](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/louisville-switching-is-your-premier-ottawa-dealer) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Nov 26, 2019 2:01:46 PM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/201c715b00382cea34d5b94443736bdf.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/louisville-switching-is-your-premier-ottawa-dealer) Since our start in 1973, [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/) has serviced the Louisville area as a Kalmar Ottawa dealer. Whether you are leasing, renting, or buying an Ottawa truck, our team can assist you in finding the right truck to fit your business' needs.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/louisville-switching-is-your-premier-ottawa-dealer) ## [Get to Know MH Equipment](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/get-to-know-mh-equipment) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Nov 1, 2019 11:51:14 AM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/2dbd38b709dc2af28ea4ab9e680e978e.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/get-to-know-mh-equipment) Earlier this year we announced a merger with [MH Equipment](https://www.mhequipment.com/), one of the largest and fastest-growing material handling service providers in the United States. With more than 900 employees, MH serves 28 locations across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In its more than 60 years of business, MH Equipment also understands the need for adaptation and continuous growth to keep up with an ever-changing industry.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/get-to-know-mh-equipment) ## [Everything You Need To Know About Fleetguard Filters](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fleetguard-filters) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Oct 22, 2019 10:54:16 AM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/4f151ba4b8fe50a9b5e1a322a7256d3a.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fleetguard-filters) At [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/), we carry a variety of Cummins [Fleetguard Filters](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/parts/fleetguard-filters) that enhance the performance of your Cummins or Ottawa Yard Truck engine. Fleetguard filters are a fuel filtration system that revolutionizes regular truck maintenance by enabling owners to better predict downtime, synchronize service work, and optimize maintenance spend.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fleetguard-filters) ## [Why Louisville Switching is Your Premium Ottawa Yard Trucks Part Supplier](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-louisville-switching-is-your-premium-ottawa-yard-trucks-part-supplier) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Oct 1, 2019 10:09:29 AM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/65257768b9b6158a48327e45b9df527b.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-louisville-switching-is-your-premium-ottawa-yard-trucks-part-supplier) At [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/), aside from truck servicing, leasing, and renting, one of the main services we offer is parts fulfillment. Parts are an integral aspect of keeping your yard truck up and running, and therefore, keeping your business running smoothly and without interruption in your daily operations.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-louisville-switching-is-your-premium-ottawa-yard-trucks-part-supplier) ## [Major Discount on Fontaine Fifth Wheels](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/major-discount-on-fontaine-fifth-wheels) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Sep 27, 2019 2:15:25 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hubfs/fifthlogo.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/major-discount-on-fontaine-fifth-wheels) ## Important Announcement From The Parts Department Of Louisville Switching Louisville Switching is offering a major discount on our limited stock of Fontaine 5th Wheels. These 5th wheels are no longer available from Kalmar, and therefore, are very rare.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/major-discount-on-fontaine-fifth-wheels) ## [Why It's Important to Have Proper Training When Using a Yard Truck](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-its-important-to-have-proper-training-when-using-a-yard-truck) Posted by [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/louisville-switching) Jul 24, 2019 3:12:26 PM [![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/tw-inlineimages/99238/0/0/064acde29d726e053a00910ab5a9ffc5.png) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-its-important-to-have-proper-training-when-using-a-yard-truck) Operating a yard truck or any heavy truck machinery can be a dangerous task without the proper training. At [Louisville Switching](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/), we are proud to rent, lease, sell, and service [Ottawa Yard trucks](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/trucks). Our team is highly trained and certified to be operating and managing trucks of this caliber. Because we think that yard truck safety is so important, we want to share the reasons behind why and provide you with [some tips for safely operating your own truck](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/safety-tips-for-operating-your-ottawa).  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/why-its-important-to-have-proper-training-when-using-a-yard-truck) [**  Previous](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/page/1) [All posts](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/all) [Next  **](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/page/3) [![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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