REPAIR SHOP OF HORRORS: Drop it like it’s hot

Jan 1, 2014

Those big hydraulic truck lifts are awesome aren’t they?

They allow you to work underneath giant heavy trucks without having to crawl underneath them. And for the most part, keep you out of harm’s way from careless co-workers.

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I bet this guy put in a requisition form for one of those lifts shortly after this video was shot. You know, after he beat up the guy who nearly killed him.

Used market maintaining optimism despite summer skid

Through inventory judiciousness, intelligent marketing and a little belt tightening, the used truck market hopefully can withstand this summer’s doldrums until the market inevitably picks up again.

Liftgate demand set to increase as final mile grabs larger share of freight

Cummins completes Meritor acquisition

Finalists selected for 2022 Successful Dealer Award

OEMs offer status update on 2023 order boards

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