Colorado is one of nine states pledging to have 65% of all new residential HVAC and hot water systems be electric heat pumps by 2030. That goal rises to 90% by 2040. Several municipalities are going so far as to restrict, or even prohibit, new residential and commercial natural gas hookups, Denver among them. And federal, state, and local governments along with utilities are committing billions of dollars to encourage consumers and businesses to convert to electric power from fossil fuel.

This means that more and more new construction, and remodeling too, will need upgraded electrical service, both from utility companies and contractors. And more demand means more equipment and workers will be needed to get the job(s) done.

More Work Means More Trucks

In addition to local construction, generating stations, from wind and solar to hydro and nuclear, will need to be built to feed the increase in demand caused by the shift from fossil fuels to electricity. The massive buildup of the power grid needed to accomplish these goals will cause utility companies to rely more heavily on subcontractors.

New construction and remodels will need to clear land and rights of way. Transmission towers will need to be built and utility lines will need to be run, most of them underground.

General contractors, subs, and specialty contractors like solar installers will see increasing workloads, adding to the importance of having the right equipment to make their jobs more efficient and profitable. And a big part of meeting that demand involves having the right trucks to get materials and supplies to the sites and handling the tasks when they get there.

Yes, times are changing, but with change comes opportunity. That’s where O.J. Watson Equipment becomes a big part of the solution.

We Have the Trucks You Need

Smart contractors in all industries—electrical, construction, road building, and landscaping, to name a few—will be prepared to meet the need. And O.J. Watson Equipment will be ready to supply them with the work trucks to get the job done.

We represent the finest in industry-proven work trucks for nearly every job.

Whether it’s moving tons of material to and from construction sites, working on utility lines, keeping streets safe and clear of dirt and debris, or moving crews, supplies, and equipment around, O.J. Watson has the right truck for you. And if you have special needs not available in OEM lines, we’ll custom design and build a solution just for you.

We Service What We Sell

Staying on top of your maintenance and repair needs avoids extended downtime and loss of revenue. From pickup trucks to massive airport snowblowers, O.J. Watson Equipment maintains a huge parts and supply inventory to equip and service the needs of our customers year-round, come rain or shine, snow or ice.

We have 20 mechanics on the floor in our Denver shop and 10 more in Greeley and we stock the things they need to keep your fleet productive. Our suppliers are the most trusted names in the business, and since we build custom trucks, we have more brands and varieties of parts and accessories available than other dealers.

OJ is the OG in Work Trucks

O.J. Watson has been customizing trucks from pickups to large workhorses for over 100 years, so you can be sure you're getting the finest designs and equipment backed up by OEM parts and superior service. With facilities in Denver and Greeley, we’re easy to get to from all Front Range locations.

We also have a huge variety of accessory items and parts at both our locations, as well as being experts in custom fabrication to meet every need. Whatever specialized truck and truck equipment you require, from large to small, O.J. Watson is proudly prepared to handle it.

Learn more about truck maintenance and our other many products and services on our website: ojwatson.com.