--- title: Blog | Louisville Switching | ky description: ky | 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/topic/ky#sidr) # Louisville Switching Blog ## [Louisville Switching Partnered with Ellis Park During their Summer Meet](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/louisville-switching-partnered-with-ellis-park-during-their-summer-meet) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Oct 10, 2016 3:34:23 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hubfs/Start_Gate.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/louisville-switching-partnered-with-ellis-park-during-their-summer-meet) We want to share about an exciting partnership we ventured into a few months ago. Back in the early summer we were contacted by the folks down at [Ellis Park](http://ellisparkracing.com/) in regards to [renting one of our Ottawa yard trucks](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/rental). A bit of a strange request as we usually deal with third party logistics companies, distribution facilities, or corporate customers. We've had our share of clients like Ellis Park over the years, for instance we've provided our Ottawa Terminal Tractors for the [Louisville Palace Theatre](http://www.louisvillepalace.com/) in downtown Louisville— but still, it's not the norm. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/louisville-switching-partnered-with-ellis-park-during-their-summer-meet) ## [5 Largest Business Parks in Kentucky](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/5-largest-business-parks-in-kentucky) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Sep 13, 2016 10:40:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hubfs/riverport-aerial.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/5-largest-business-parks-in-kentucky) Kentucky is a great place to do business. Its central location, low cost of living and operation and many other perks have made it the go-to spot for companies all over the nation. Following is an overview of the five largest business parks in the state as well as a peek at what types of industries each park serves. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/5-largest-business-parks-in-kentucky) ## [Switching Jobs at the Palace Theater](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/353408/switching-jobs-at-the-palace-theater) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Aug 15, 2014 8:37:00 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-637679443-jpg/images/ls_1.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/353408/switching-jobs-at-the-palace-theater) The intricate and elaborate shows at the Palace Theater display workmanship and precision that involves a lot of people working in numerous capacities to pull off these flawless events. Louisville Switching is proud to be a part of the team that works behind the scenes to bring those shows to life. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/353408/switching-jobs-at-the-palace-theater) ## [Louisville Switching is Spot On When it Comes to Spotting Services](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/351709/louisville-switching-is-spot-on-when-it-comes-to-spotting-services) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Jul 24, 2014 1:44:00 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18245121-jpg/images/ottawa-fleet-for-sale-or-lease1.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/351709/louisville-switching-is-spot-on-when-it-comes-to-spotting-services) When major events roll into town, lots of equipment comes in tow. Booths, banners, supplies, amps, lighting, are all packed in tightly onto a road trailer and unloaded on-site, time and time again. But what happens when venue docks are located in back alleys or loading trucks are commissioned to simply transport these supplies? [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/351709/louisville-switching-is-spot-on-when-it-comes-to-spotting-services) ## [Kalmar Ottawa Adds Four New Dealers to Network](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/350443/kalmar-ottawa-adds-four-new-dealers-to-network) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Jul 9, 2014 10:41:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-1197673259-jpg/images/2013_kalmarottawa_vert.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/350443/kalmar-ottawa-adds-four-new-dealers-to-network) Kalmar Ottawa announced the addition of four new dealers to the North America network last month. Dealers in the network are committed to providing sales and product support to terminal tractor customers. Kalmar Ottawa believes these dealers are crucial to a successful business. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/350443/kalmar-ottawa-adds-four-new-dealers-to-network) ## [What We Can All Learn From A Restaurant in The South](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/338405/what-we-can-all-learn-from-a-restaurant-in-the-south) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Mar 5, 2014 5:42:00 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-564402736-jpg/images/man_with_empty_pockets.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/338405/what-we-can-all-learn-from-a-restaurant-in-the-south) Real life experiences often change the way we approach life. They can also change the way we approach our business. I recently discovered that something as simple as unnoticed generosity can happen without many rules and not a lot of fanfare. While we posted this story on our blog several months ago, for me this is worth mentioning again.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/338405/what-we-can-all-learn-from-a-restaurant-in-the-south) [All posts](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/all) [![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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