Solar—the Green way to charge your liftgate batteries
It’s hot. You’ve been on the road making deliveries all day. You have one final stop before you’re done and can head home for dinner. You arrive at your destination,…
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Technician Competitions Showcase Skill, Knowledge
Wrapping Up a Season of Tech Competition Semi-Finals Every fall the Technology and Maintenance Council hosts a National Technician Skills Competition—TMC SuperTech—to test the skills of professional commercial vehicle technicians.…
Going Solar – Benefits in the Industry & for Your Liftgates
Renewable energy is an up-and-coming area of interest with ever-improving technology and uses. Last year, the global solar market grew by 26 percent, with over 53 national markets involved. 2018…
Inverters with A Brain—A Yes for both Drivers and Management
There are many reasons why truck driving can be a difficult career, but one reason that causes worry for both drivers and upper management is access for drivers to healthy…
Your Favorite 4th of July Meals While You’re Away from Home
When you’re on the road driving, it can be hard to be away from home and miss out on the holidays. The 4th of July brings family and friends, BBQ’s, and…
Just Like Home, Wherever You Roam
Our Invert™ Pure Sine Wave inverters with DynaBalance™ monitoring technology are here! Purkeys has a long history of creativity and quality in the market, and we continue to strive for…
Liftgates Run Faster, Longer with Fewer Road Calls: A Case Study
Does having a liftgate charging system really make that much of a difference? The simple answer to that is, yes, absolutely. In addition to the physical benefits of having a…
Organize Your Battery Recharge Area
Every shop is set up a little bit differently, according to size, available space, and the preference of the shop manager. However, one thing that is consistent across most shops…
Larry Rambeaux Celebrates 26 Years at Purkeys, Promotion to Sales Manager
Larry Rambeaux loves providing training on various industry topics and helping customers understand Purkeys products. In the past few weeks, two important events have happened in Larry Rambeaux’s life—first, he…
How to Make a Good Crimp Every Time: 4 Best Practices
Wire crimping is a small part of a big process, however, when done incorrectly it can have large consequences on your day-to-day operations. This is because if a barrel and…
Summer is Just Around the Corner
Summer isn’t quite here yet, but it is coming up fast! Are your trucks ready? Watch our free on-demand webinar to learn about using solar power as a supplemental charge source. While…
Providing You with World-Class Service Since 1990
We’re celebrating 28 years in the heavy-duty trucking industry this month! Over the years, our business model has adapted to the needs of the industry—starting out working with batteries and…