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Product Review: Ottawa 6x4 EPA/DOT Yard Truck (3 of 3)

In all my years selling yard trucks here in the Mid-South, I’ve only sold a few 6x4 Ottawas. Not because they’re bad! Kalmar Ottawa makes great...

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Ottawa 4x2 Off-Road Yard Truck (2 of 3)

If your operation switches 10 or more trailers per day, a yard truck will significantly improve productivity. Yard trucks can hook up or release a...

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Ottawa 4x2 DOT/EPA Yard Truck (1 of 3)

Yard trucks are essential at high-volume operations switching 10 or more trailers per day. Ottawa yard trucks are the most popular, but are they the...

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What Are Yard Trucks and Why Are They Increasingly Popular?

Yard trucks, also known as yard jockeys, spotter trucks and terminal tractors, are designed to move trailers and cargo containers. These trucks are...