Rocky Mountain winters are full of challenges, and snowfalls are at the top of the list. They can range from light dustings to whiteout blizzards to massive dumps measured in feet instead of inches. Each of these different phenomena presents different tests when it comes to road and surface maintenance. One of the biggest reasons is also why our region is world-class for outdoor winter recreation—our bright winter sunshine.

Sunny Days Make for Treacherous Nights

If you’ve lived in the Rockies any length of time, you’re familiar with our freeze/thaw cycles. Clear skies and high altitude mean we can have snow melting even on subfreezing days. It wreaks havoc on everything from mansions to mountains as the melted snow and ice seep into cracks and split even the sturdiest structures apart when they refreeze and expand overnight. It can also turn roads, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks into skating rinks.

Down with the Nitty Gritty

Plows and scrapers do a great job of moving snow off roads and lots but they don’t get it all and what they leave behind can melt and turn into a sheet of ice once the sun goes down. Mag chloride and other liquid chemicals do a great job over a limited range of temperatures but when icy conditions exist, it’s time to get gritty.

Sand gives slick surfaces traction and organic compounds like Ice-Slicer^® melt ice faster and with less environmental damage than road salts. And when it comes to treating miles of roads or acres of surfaces, O.J. Watson has a wide selection of trucks to make the grit meet the ground quickly and efficiently.

The Right Trucks for the Job

O.J. Watson Equipment specializes in trucks and equipment to handle snow and ice control from the smallest lots to major highways and airport runways. We design central hydraulic systems that operate in conjunction with the latest, most sophisticated controls to operate sanders and liquid dispensing trucks in sizes from dump bodies to custom rigs purpose-built to your special needs. We’re here to work with you and build the truck that you need to keep the roads and lots safe and clear.

OJ is the OG in Work Trucks

O.J. Watson has been customizing trucks from pickups to large workhorses since 1912, 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 Greely, we’re easy to get to from all Front Range and rural Colorado locations.

We also have a huge variety of accessory items and parts at both our locations, and we are 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.