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Boosting Efficiency and Safety in Automotive Repair Shops with CarCaddy

In the fast-paced world of automotive repair, efficiency and safety are paramount. DJ Products, Inc. offers innovative solutions with our CarCaddy car pushers and CarCaddyVPs, designed to streamline operations and enhance workplace safety.

Enhanced Efficiency

CarCaddy Car Pushers are battery-operated units capable of moving vehicles up to 10,000 lbs. on flat surfaces, with an option to upgrade for heavier vehicles up to 30,000 lbs. This capability allows repair shops to quickly and effortlessly move stalled or inoperable vehicles in and out of service bays, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. The CarCaddyVPs, with their versatile design, can handle various vehicle types, making them indispensable for busy repair shops.

Improved Safety

Manual vehicle pushing can lead to serious injuries, including back and neck strains. The CarCaddy car pushers eliminate this risk by providing a safe, mechanical alternative. The push pads are designed to be gentle on vehicle bumpers, preventing damage during the moving process. This not only protects your employees but also ensures that customer vehicles remain in pristine condition.

Cost Savings

By reducing the risk of employee injuries, CarCaddy car pushers and CarCaddyVPs help lower workers’ compensation claims and associated costs. Additionally, these tools prevent damage to vehicles that can occur when using other vehicles to push stalled cars, saving on potential repair costs.

Versatility and Ease of Use

Both the CarCaddy car pushers and CarCaddyVPs are user-friendly, requiring minimal training to operate. Their compact design allows for easy maneuverability in tight spaces, making them ideal for any repair shop layout. The CarCaddyVPs, in particular, offer versatility in handling different vehicle sizes and types.

Increased Customer Satisfaction

Efficient and safe vehicle handling translates to faster service times and fewer incidents of vehicle damage. This enhances customer satisfaction, as clients can trust that their vehicles are being handled with care and professionalism. Happy customers are more likely to return and recommend your services to others, driving business growth.

Conclusion

Investing in CarCaddy car pushers and CarCaddyVPs from DJ Products, Inc. is a smart move for any automotive repair shop looking to boost efficiency, improve safety, and enhance customer satisfaction. These innovative tools not only streamline operations but also contribute to a safer and more productive work environment. Make the switch today and experience the benefits firsthand.

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The Heavy Truck Pusher

Heavy Truck Pusher

Do you think using a single employee to move trucks around your lot is the impossible dream? Thanks to DJ Products, dreams do come true with our TruckCaddy, a heavy truck pusher that can move vehicles weighing up to 50,000 pounds.

Boost Productivity with the TruckCaddy

Whether you’re moving a bus, semi or garbage truck into a service bay or just across a parking lot, it usually requires a major production. Tow trucks are bulky and difficult to maneuver, while fork lifts are awkward and may not be sufficient to handle the weight.

Enter the TruckCaddy, our heavy truck pusher that allows a single employee to easily move vehicles up to 50,000 pounds. These pushers operate on battery power, so there’s no need for expensive refueling and maintenance is minimal.

Safe and Cost-Effective

The TruckCaddy more than pays for itself with savings in both time and money. Employees sometimes move too quickly in an effort to get through the work load, resulting in damages and injuries. Use of the TruckCaddy streamlines procedures and eliminates expensive workers’ compensation claims.

Here are some state-of-the-art standard features found in the TruckCaddy:

Heavy-duty steel frame
Three-battery/36 volt power source with a charger that fits 120/220 AC outlets
Ergonomic design, such as variable speed twist grip
High-tech speed controller and safety stop switch
16″ aggressive tread solid tires that work well on gravel, snow, ice and other surfaces

Real Life Testimonials

What do actual customers have to say about the TruckCaddy and DJ Products?

“It is awesome… people stop and watch how they move the cars and big trucks with this little unit.”

“We looked everywhere to find something. I’d recommend DJ Products and the TruckCaddy. What they’ve been able to offer us is a great solution.”

“The power, and being able to push the size trucks we push around, has been incomparable.”

Solve Your Truck Lot Problems with the TruckCaddy

Increase productivity while protecting employees and vehicles with the TruckCaddy. Our friendly and knowledgeable Sales Engineers are ready to help you find the right solution to your company’s specific needs. Call 800.686.2651 or use our convenient online chat feature to learn more.

VIDEO: Improving Safety and Efficiency with CarCaddy & TruckCaddy Vehicle Moving Solutions

CarCaddy and TruckCaddy solutions take the manual work out of relocating inoperable vehicles. Here are three reasons to consider a battery-powered vehicle moving solution.

Prevent Employee Injury

Employees at auto repair shops, vehicle testing facilities and dealerships often push vehicles by hand; sometimes several times a day. This repeated manual exertion can result in back, neck or shoulder injury and pain. To keep your employees safe, consider investing in a CarCaddy or TruckCaddy vehicle moving solution.

Boost Your Business’s Efficiency

Utilizing multiple people to manually push an inoperable vehicle is not only unsafe, but inefficient. A battery-powered CarCaddy or TruckCaddy allows one person to easily relocate a car or truck. In turn, this allows other employees to take care of other tasks, thus streamlining your business’s operation.

Options to Fit Your Needs

Whether you relocate light vehicles under 5,000 lbs. or heavy trucks up to 50,000 lbs., we have a solution to fit your needs. Check out the video below to see the CarCaddy & TruckCaddy units in action! Don’t hesitate to reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651 for more information.[recent_posts style=”slider_multiple_visible” category=”pushing-cars-and-trucks” columns=”1″ button_color=”Accent-Color” hover_shadow_type=”default” order=”DESC” orderby=”date”]

VIDEO: CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 12K Easily Relocates Vehicles up to 12,000 lbs.

The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 12K allows one person to safely and easily relocate vehicles up to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg). The unit is easy to operate and maneuver in tight spaces. It is a perfect solution for auto repair shops, vehicle testing facilities, dealerships and car museums. In short, improve your business’s efficiency by transporting heavy vehicles with minimal effort. Hydraulic arms allow for safe loading without causing damage to the bumper or body of the vehicle. The CarCaddy’s optional ride-on platform offers the ability to either operate the unit from the ground or ride along with it.

To operate:

First, align the unit to face the vehicle’s front tires.
Then adjust the roller arms to be parallel to the wheels.
Extend the platform to its maximum position.
The hydraulic arms quickly load the vehicle.
Lastly, maneuver the vehicle to the desired location.

Questions? Want more information about the CarCaddy VP12K? Please reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651 or send us an online chat. We look forward to hearing from you!

DJ Products Joins SCRS: Aligning Innovation Efforts in the Automotive Industry

We are proud to announce that DJ Products, Inc. is now a company member of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)!

Our CarCaddy Vehicle Puller and CarCaddy Car Pusher products are a perfect fit for collision repair centers, auto service shops and automotive testing facilities. Our line of CarCaddy solutions allow one person to easily and safely maneuver vehicles within the shop.

Solutions for all Businesses

Our solutions vary depending on the need and can relocate vehicles up to 50,000 lbs.

All units are customizable with optional snow tires, safety horn, flashing lights, etc.
The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 7K can pull vehicles up to 7K lbs. without causing damage to the bumper or body of the vehicle.
The CarCaddy Car Pusher can push vehicles up to 20K lbs.

DJ Products is excited to further our connection with the automobile industry through SCRS. We look forward to serving the collision repair industry improving shop efficiency and safety. If you have questions about any of our CarCaddy products, please reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651. Or send us a chat on our website with any questions you may have.

Video: CarCaddy Vehicle Puller: Ideal Solution to Maneuver Cars at Auto Repair Facilities

The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller increases efficiency and profitability for auto service centers, vehicle dealerships, and automotive testing facilities. The compact CarCaddy VP7K allows one person to safely maneuver inoperable vehicles from point A to point B.

Cost-Effective

Previously, Lexus of North Miami Collision Repair Center had to rely on tow vehicles, fork trucks or third-party car moving services to relocate inoperable vehicles within their facility. The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller is a much more affordable solution that is ready to use as needed. No waiting necessary.

Easy-to-Use

The CarCaddy VP7K is easy-to-operate. The operator can either stand on the ride-on platform or on the ground while steering. Unlike clumsy fork trucks, it allows for tight turns and easy maneuverability in crowded workshops or factories.

Small Footprint

Tow trucks and fork lifts are large, bulky and take up valuable shop space. The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller is compact and can be stored in convenient locations to charge and use whenever its needed. For more information, reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651 or complete this form to request a quote.

How “The Airbnb of Warehouses” Is Revolutionizing E-Commerce

The boom in e-commerce has challenged retailers, who have limited warehouse space. A company dubbed “the Airbnb of warehouses” has stepped in to provide companies with a cost-effective solution.

Have Warehouse, Will Rent

The founders of Seattle-based Flexe were inspired by the offhand complaint of a friend who was struggling to acquire adequate warehouse space for his online business. They began by offering an “overflow” service pairing companies that had unused warehouse space with others that needed temporary storage.

Less than five years later, Flexe has 25 million square feet of storage and expects to add 10 million more in 2017. With zero dollars invested in facilities, Flexe can boast of better geographic coverage than industry titan Amazon.

More Solutions for E-Commerce Companies

In 2016 Flexe added online fulfillment services, which allows warehouse operators to charge additional prices to ship orders directly to customers. This has been an attractive option for companies who want the speedy shipping Amazon provides but still want a direct relationship with customers.

Flexe took another step forward in May when it launched an overnight delivery service. As the company’s co-founder Karl Siebrecht explains, e-retailers can now compete with Amazon Prime in price and delivery while continuing to build their own brand.

Streamline Operations with Warehouse Tugs from DJ Products

Customer satisfaction depends on timely movement of products through the supply chain. Electric warehouse tugs like our popular CartCaddyShorty let a single employee safely move loads up to 3,000 pounds through tight quarters and up and down inclines.

Visit our website and use the online chat feature for real-time assistance from one of our sales engineers.

Warehouse Dock Maintenance Tips

Do your operations grind to a halt whenever a dock suddenly needs critical maintenance? Many dock problems can be prevented with more proactive care, cutting down greatly on the overall costs of your warehousing and logistics facilities, says Modern Materials Handling.

Gary Forger reports that insufficient maintenance accounts for up to 85% of all dock equipment problems. Planned maintenance can prevent much of that while also reducing the frequency of emergency repairs.

Options for Planned Dock Maintenance

Warehousing and logistics managers have multiple options for better planned maintenance:

• Add or appoint an in-house employee

• Partner with dock equipment suppliers to advise in-house staff

• Outsource to a structured dock maintenance program

Tips for Warehouse Dock Maintenance

The first step is to determine how often various components need recommended inspections and maintenance. Some parts need annual care, others should be maintained every 90 days.

In addition to checking for broken or worn-out parts, workers should test for energy leaks that may be costing a fortune.

Keep hydraulics working efficiently with proper fluid levels and lubricate moving parts regularly to prevent small wear-and-tear from becoming major damage or causing a shutdown.

Finally, consider how dock maintenance can improve worker safety. Dock-related injuries are common, resulting in good workers missing days and leading to claims.

On that note, DJ Products has industrial cart movers for the warehousing and logistics industry that can significantly improve your bottom line—through reduced injury risk as well as better productivity. We also have a line of trailer movers for improved safety around dock doors.

Contact DJ Products for more info about material handling solutions for warehousing and logistics.

Legendary Hotelier Considers Airbnb a Huge Threat to the Industry

Hospitality Becoming Less About the Money, More About The Experience

In less than 10 years, Airbnb has grown to include more than 3,000,000 listings serving 150,000,000 customers. An iconic figure in the hospitality industry who introduced boutique hotels to the world is unveiling a new concept designed to fight back at the upstart service.

Hotels as Social Hubs

Ian Schrager, co-founder of legendary 70s nightclub Studio 54, went on to create Morgans, the first boutique hotel, which opened in Manhattan in 1984. Schrager’s new hotel, Public, located in New York’s Bowery district, offers a style of no-frills elegance referred to as “tough luxe.”

In a recent interview, Schrager stated that he feels the hotel industry is “in denial” about Airbnb, just as the sector originally dismissed online travel agencies such as Expedia and Travelocity. Public is designed to provide upscale lodging with a social atmosphere that’s missing from the Airbnb experience.

Enhancing the Social Experience of Travel

The rooms at Public are stark but sophisticated, and amenities such as bellmen and room service have been eliminated. In keeping with the emphasis on the social aspect of travel, the hotel features two restaurants, two interior bars and a rooftop terrace, and a performance space to accommodate film screenings, theater performances, readings, and art exhibits.

Schrager explained that the concept of luxury has become more about the experience than the cost. This idea led him to forgo unnecessary glitz in favor of ramping up the communal and entertainment features.

Move Heavy Hotel Equipment Safely and Efficiently

Quick turnaround times are essential to quality customer service. Visit our website for information about battery-powered hotel equipment movers from DJ Products.

Is It a Match for the Industry and Uber-Like Freight Handling?

Uber has given a whole new look to personal transportation and food delivery services. Can it do the same for the trucking industry? The answer is not as simple as it may seem.

Trucking Industry Slow to Adapt to New Technology

In 2016 Wallace Lau, industry principal at consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, authored a study called, “Uber for Trucks: Executive Analysis of North American Mobile Based Freight Brokering Market.” Based on $100 million in current revenue, Lau projected an increase to $26.40 billion by 2025.

But today Lau says that adoption of the Uber model is moving more slowly than anticipated due to resistance by the trucking industry. Lau’s updated study is expected to be released this coming fall.

According to Lau, people in the trucking industry are uncertain about whether the Uber model will actually benefit them. Many are reluctant to deviate from their established routines working with traditional freight brokers.

Uber Throws Its Hat into the Ring

All this may be about to change with Uber’s introduction of its own freight app this past May. While there are already several mobile-based freight apps on the market, Lau believes that Uber’s name and reputation will cause the industry to take a closer look at this trend.

Bill Driegert, director of Uber Freight, says their app turns a cumbersome, labor-intensive process into a single click. It also offers transparency for both shipper and receiver.

Modernize Warehouse Operations with Industrial Tugs from DJ Products

Streamline workflow with industrial tugs like our popular CartCaddyShorty. Visit our website to learn more from our friendly and helpful sales engineers.

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