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If you’ve purchased a Mack truck in the Seattle area in the last 30 years, you’ve probably met Greg Beman. But you may not have had a chance to get to know him and his history.   Straight out of high school, Greg took the route of many young men at the time and joined the…

When you’re on the road, there are just a few things you want: no traffic, good weather and a smooth ride. But when you need a break, you want a top-notch truck stop along your route. With 34 locations across the country and customers near and far, our team knows a few things about the…

One of the longest tenured employees at TEC, second only to founder and CEO David Thompson himself, is Merril South. He joined TEC at 20 years old. Before TEC was even a Mack or Volvo dealer, Merril was part of the team, repairing trucks and supporting TEC customers. Merril has spent his life around trucks….

Trucking is a hard job, and no one knows that better than truck drivers. Spending the time and effort to make the work easier has one major benefit: driver retention. And with drivers in the shortest supply the industry has seen in years, keeping drivers saves time and money. The research is clear, people stay…

TEC Equipment – Fontana just earned the designation of the first Volvo EV Certified Dealer in North America and is excited to help customers introduce electric vehicles into their fleets.  “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Volvo Trucks and to have our Fontana location be the first to achieve the Volvo EV Certified Dealer…

July 13, 2021 Have you seen your fuel costs climbing? As global shipping reaches new heights while diesel stockpiles run low, diesel prices are booming. Diesel hit $3.30 per gallon in the final week of June, the ninth consecutive week of increases, according to the Energy Information Administration. With diesel now 87 cents more than…

If you’ve tried to purchase a new truck or trailer, or even some replacement parts, in the last few months, you know that supply is tight. Unfortunately, nearly every industry expert we’ve talked to predicts that this shortage will last at least until 2022.  First, let’s take a look back at how we got here….

Preventative maintenance. It hangs over all our heads and applies to nearly everything we have. As annoying as it may be, it’s also the easiest and least expensive way to make your car hauler last longer. A little bit of work every week is better for you, your hydraulics system and your bottom line than…

Which Mack engine do you need? If that’s a hard question, don’t worry, we’ll explain the differences between each option and help you choose which is the right option for your truck. While the engines may all seem very similar, they do have some important differences that impact cost, performance and success. Mack MP7 Engine…

Whatever the weather, wherever you drive, an emergency kit is a good thing to carry. But emergency kits aren’t one size fits all. It’s important to take time to customize your emergency kit to how long you’re away from home, where you’re driving, the weather and personal preference. Hot packs and long johns are vital…

One might think Leasing is a straightforward endeavor. For the customer, hopefully it is, but behind-the-scenes at TEC, our Leasing Operations team helps ensure customer needs are met both quickly, and seamlessly. It’s not just about servicing trucks at our dealerships or with our mobile services.  And it’s about more than getting you the right…

Semi trucks are a vehicle we see almost every day. Many young kids are fascinated by the “big cars.” But the average person likely doesn’t know a lot about semi trucks. For example, you might call them tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers or just trucks. In this blog, we’ll answer all your basic questions about semi trucks. What…