Service Trux USA - Resources for Service Truck Mechanics

Have you ever considered starting your own business? This show features two of my young buddies who each made the decision to pursue their dreams and open up their own shops.  Forrest Allen and his wife opened up RTS Restoration.  They specialize in refurbishing Cranes and Service Bodies and performing Certified Crane Inspections.  They're located in North East Texas just a hop skip and a jump fro...

KJ has been away from the airwaves for over 6 months, while he sought professional psychiatric help. So it makes sense that his first guest in 2025 is Jim Styron, who shares his sincere and compelling story of recovery and perseverence. You'll hear two grown men, open their hearts with genuine clarity and conviction. This Podcast will give you hope, when everything is looking bleak and dismal. You...

Trailer for the Service Trux USA Podcast discussing Commercial Insurance for Mobile Field Service Operations

Meet Jerry Sauceda, https://www.instagram.com/jerry_thedj/ Back in 2004 Jerry was a 19 year Lot Porter. This Podcast discusses the 20 year journey of a mentor (KJ)  and his protege. The ups and downs, the challenges and most importantly the successes these two friends have ejoyed due to their mutual commitment to each others lives. What started out as need by KJ to solve a personnel problem, turne...

KJ sits down with Jim Greaves (37 year Insurance Risk Professional) to discuss small business insurance for Mobile Field Repair Professionals. If you've ever wondered how Lawyers are getting 50 Million dollar awards for their clients against business owners like you.  You'll want to listen and take notes.  This conversation is broken down into clear segments so you can follow and take notes.  Afte...

Palfinger is arguably the most prolific truck mounted crane builder in the world. This Podcast takes you behind the scenes and gives you an opportunity to get to know the people behind the North American Division of a Glbal Brand. Relax while KJ asks the questions you want answers to. You'll come away with a better understanding of their go to market strategy and most importatntly enjoy getting to...

This is a special Episode from the national truck and equipment association tradeshow called work truck week 24. It took place in Indianapolis, Indiana and it is one of the largest shows for vocational truck, bodies tools, equipment, and services in the United States. It takes place every year in Indy.   episode from the national truck and equipment association tradeshow called work truck week 24....

KJ spent the week in Indianpolis at the National Truck and Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Week. This year he set a goal to interview a key executive from Knapheide Manufacturing. His determination was rewarded when he received word that Mandar Dighe, The VP of Sales and Marketing, accepted his invitation to be a guest on the show.  We get a peek behind the curtain of one of America's olde...

What does it take to succeed as an owner of an independent Heavy Equipment Repair Shop in a major American City? How do you define that success?  Is it being married for over 35 years?  Raising healthy, happy productive children? Is it owning your shop and operating under your name for over 41 years?  Or is it knowing that your staff has your back?   Listen to this Podcast and you'll learn from on...

KJ introduces his buddy Gabe Vazquez, a professional sound engineer with over 15 years of experience producing shows like this.  This is great podcast to listen to if you've wondered how Podcast's are made?  Is it expensive? how much time does it take?  What sort of equipment and software do you need.  Is it worth it? You'll get answers to these questions and many more  while listening to KJ and G...

There are a ton of Maintainer fans in our audience, Listen to KJ's great conversation with Jason Klatt , a 30 plus year veteran with amazing insights and knowledge about our industry.  You'll come away with even more respect for this family owned enterprise. Our hope is that you'll understand the mutual respect these leaders have for their peers.  You'll also be convinced that they really care abo...

Who built the 1st Crane Mounted Service Truck? Listen to this Podcast and you'll find out.  KJ visits with one of his good friends Scott Hausman, Director of Sales at AutoCrane, a divison of Ramsey Industries.  Based in Tulsa Oklahoma, they are one of America's leading Crane Body Manaufacturers.  Want to understand what is causing the major crane body backlog at the major body builders? Are you a...

KJ has fun hanging out with Chris Lamb and Chris Moyse from VMAC at the the 2023 NTEA Work Truck Week.  VMAC designs and manufactures some of the most innovative mobile air compressots and multi-power systems available. We go into detail discussing VMAC's unique approach to producing consistant and reliable mobile air compression solutions. Trying to decide which compressor you want to purchase wi...

Opportunity to learn more about one of the key manufacturers that make or break the lives of Field Mechanics every day. KJ and Dean discuss the effects of Covid on manafacturers. We are given a peek behind the curtain to understand how Vanair is approaching the demands and opportunities that have surfaced from the Goverments push towards electrification aka "Going Green" It's not everyday that you...

This Podcast was done in one take and on the fly.  To say I was nervous is the understatement of the century. I feel a lot more comfortable doing interviews and telling your stories.  I decided to just give you the chance to know me and decide for yourself if I can be trusted with your ears. I'm serious when I say that this show is about YOU and for you. Hopefully I will get better over time.  I t...

Cordially, i ntroducing Service Trux USA - The Podcast for Service Truck Mechanics and Shop Owners who want to save time and make more money.   Join KJ Johnson every week for motivational stories, insider secrets and educational discussions to help YOU run your service truck business, so your business doesn't run you.   COMING SOON!    FOLLOW/ SUBSCRIBE  so you never miss an episode.   And follow...