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We Judge Mechanics By Their Trucks #18

We Judge Mechanics By Their Trucks #18

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Kraken Off The Clock is back, and things are getting BUSY.In this episode, we sit down and talk about what is happening behind the scenes at Kraken Hydraulics as the business continues to grow. With more than 500 customers, multiple crews working around the clock, the phone constantly ringing, and response times starting to stretch, we talk about what happens when a small operation starts turning into a much larger company.We get into the reality of running a blue collar business during a busy season, including managing employees, inventory, overtime, customer expectations, scheduling, communication, and trying to make sure the business, customers, and employees are all being treated fairly.We also talk about the next big step for Kraken: a potential new 40x80 shop, two service bays, five acres, additional employees, management positions, more service trucks, and what it could look like if the company eventually operates a massive fleet. We discuss the transition from doing everything yourself to actually building a company with managers, fleet operations, sales, social media, production, and other people handling different parts of the business.Then we get into SERVICE TRUCKS.We look at everything from Ford F550s, Silverado 5500HDs, Ram 5500s, Freightliner M2s, Peterbilt service trucks, vans, dump trucks, crane trucks, and some absolutely ridiculous builds. We try to figure out what kind of business each truck belongs to just by looking at the truck itself.And yes, we find one truck that is absolutely massive.We take a look at a heavily modified Ford F450 Platinum Plus sitting on an Any Level Lift with 30 inch wheels and 42 inch tires. It is so tall that the driver is practically looking eye to eye with someone sitting in a semi. We talk about why someone would build a truck like that, how much money can go into these builds, and whether something that ridiculous actually makes sense when you are trying to grow a business.We also react to some of the craziest mechanic and equipment fails we could find. From transmissions falling onto people, jack failures, explosions involving starter fluid, broken coil packs, hydraulic cylinders catching employees, tire lubricant disasters, and even an expensive luxury SUV getting damaged, we break down what happened and what could have gone wrong.There is also a pretty good lesson hidden in one of our own service truck failures.One of our trucks developed a fuel leak while driving after a safety clip on the fuel system broke. Diesel started spraying everywhere and left a massive puddle behind the truck. We talk about what happened, how we dealt with it, and why having a wrapped company vehicle means you are representing your business everywhere you drive.We also get into marketing and why company vehicles can be some of the best advertising a blue collar business can have. We talk about vehicle wraps, QR codes, business cards, customer recognition, social media, and how much visibility a service truck can generate simply by driving around town.Later in the episode, we break down what hydraulics actually are and why hydraulic technicians are essentially the people keeping the cardiovascular system of heavy equipment alive. If you have ever wondered what all those hoses, cylinders, pumps, motors, fittings, and shiny chrome components actually do, we explain it in a way that makes sense.This episode is a mix of business, heavy equipment, hydraulic repair, service trucks, mechanic fails, customer stories, marketing, and what it is really like trying to grow a blue collar company while still working in the field.We are building Kraken one truck, one customer, one repair, and one mistake at a time.Topics covered in this episode:• Kraken Hydraulics business growth• Over 500 customers• Running multiple crews• Busy season problems• Customer communication• Employee management• Inventory management• Overtime and pricing• Building a larger shop• Growing the Kraken fleet• Hiring and management positions• Service trucks• Ford F550• Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD• Ram 5500• Freightliner M2• Peterbilt service trucks• Hose making vans• Heavy duty work trucks• Massive lifted Ford F450• Any Level Lift• Mechanic fails• Hydraulic equipment failures• Heavy equipment safety• Service truck fuel leak• Vehicle wraps• QR code marketing• Business cards• Blue collar business marketing• Customer service• Hydraulic troubleshooting• Heavy equipment repair• Running a growing business• Kraken Hydraulics• Blue collar life If you work in construction, hydraulics, heavy equipment, trucking, mechanics, fabrication, agriculture, or any other blue collar industry, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Kraken Off The Clock for more conversations about heavy equipment, hydraulics, business, trucks, job sites, blue collar life, and everything that happens when the workday is over.New episodes every Friday.#KrakenOffTheClock #KrakenHydraulics #...
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