Louisville Switching Blog

Louisville Switching is excited about being an official dealer of Fleetguard Filters. As president Don Robinson explains in the video below, Louisville Switching wants to provide the highest quality filter that it can for customers. And naturally, Fleetguard Filter fits the bill.

In the short video below, our Inside Sales Manager Butch Troutt explains how fast we're able to ship parts to customers all around the United States. As Butch explains, Fleetguard Filters can be shipped the same day to most states, even Alaska. 

Today we're continuing our series on yard truck parts by taking a look at the Cummis Air Compressor (part # 5286968rx).

In the video below, Chris Troutt explains how Ottawa mounts its transmissions vs. how the competition mounts transmissions. 

With Ottawa's new iPad app, Louisville Switching is able to see a direct comparison between what Ottawa offers and what competitors offer. One example of this is the transmission. The transmissions on the Ottawa Yard Truck are built on a shock absorber, so when the truck is going through bumpy terrain, the transmission is not taking a direct impact or beating on the frame. 

The hydraulic system is powered by a power take off (PTO) which is bolted on the side of the transmission and is ran off the gears inside the transmission. The PTO has a hydraulic pump bolted to it with a shaft that has splines that fit into the PTO. The PTO hydraulic pump pumps fluid throughout the system and to the hydraulic valve. 

Have you noticed leaking in your yard truck truck brake system or even a malfunctioning of your brakes altogether? You may need a replacement on your Tractor Protection Valve. This protection valve is part of the pneumatic system that maintains the air in the brake system and allows air to pass to the trailer and back to the truck. When this part malfunctions, the air system may leak or fail to release the trailer brakes. 

After 17 years at Louisville Switching, Chuck Duggins has handled thousands of service calls. From transmission to wiring, Service Manager Chuck Duggins has walked through countless mechanical issues attempting to offer a solution.  

When your yard truck fails to operate properly, finding that necessary part quickly can make all the difference in keeping your business running smoothly. Louisville Switching's parts department houses thousands of truck parts that are available for immediate shipping. If you need a part for your yard truck, you've come to the right place.