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O.J. Watson Sand Trucks Show True Grit

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—...

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Parts and Parcels—OJ Watson Has Your Back

It’s frustrating enough when one of your vehicles breaks down but it’s outright aggravating when you have to wait days or even weeks for a replacement part.We’ve all seen the news about cargo ships stuck offshore at US ports due to labor shortages and overly restrictive work rules. And even when those containers are unloaded, their contents can sit idly while more rules and labor shortages hamstri...

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Is Your Fleet Ready for the Snow and Ice Season?

Mid-October is the average date for the Denver area’s first snowfall, and so far this year we’ve skated past that point with beautiful fall weather. But the foothills have seen several inches and nearby ski resorts are already planning their opening dates.So don’t get caught with your plows down when the heavy stuff comes, as it inevitably will.The Clock’s TickingIf your plows, scrapers, or other ...

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Be Proactive with your Fall & Winter Fleet Needs

We’ve all heard about the chip shortage plaguing the auto industry, and if your plans include adding light trucks and vans to your fleet, that can cause significant delays. And while larger, heavy-duty machines may not be impacted quite as much, they rely on microchips, too, and in places that don’t even exist on over-road vehicles. Places like lift and dump controls, blowers and sweepers, and doz...

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Avoid Winter Breakdowns with Pre-Season Checkups

Don’t let the warm start to this fall in the Central Rockies lull you into complacency when it comes to getting your snow and ice removal equipment ready to roll when the first big storm hits. You know it’s coming. And if you’ve been here more than a minute, you know it could be a doozy.Two of Denver’s top ten snowstorms hit in mid-October, and while October may not rank as high as most other snow...

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