Louisville Switching Blog

Our customers are the reason we exist. We wake up every day and think of ways to service them better. Our dealer relationships are also very important to our success and growth. We have done our due diligence over the years in selecting brands that we feel complement our focus on quality and service.

So why purchase an Ottawa Terminal Tractor (aka, yard dog, mule, spotter)?

Recently, we had a chance to sit down with Darrell Hoover, our retired parts manager here at Louisville Switching Service. Darrell was with us for many years and since his recent retirement many of our customers and friends have asked about Darrell. Well rather than give you an update ourselves we thought it appropriate to interview Darrell and let him personally tell you how he’s been. Darrell highlights some of the high points of his time with us.

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.

• 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

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.