Tool Distributor

Photo courtesy of Staci Effertz
effertz truck
June 25, 2025
Consistent notes are a key part of customer service, regardless of whether they're on your phone or in a physical log.
TEDA registration
June 24, 2025
The 30th annual Tool & Equipment Distributors Associates (TEDA) Vendor Advisory Meeting was held in Ellicott City, Maryland from June 9-12.
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2025 TEDA Vendor Advisory Meeting
June 19, 2025
The four-day meeting offered many opportunities for networking between TEDA members and tool and equipment vendors.
Photo courtesy of Chris Lamberson
Lamberson truck
June 18, 2025
Try going beyond the typical "take it up with the manufacturer" response when a customer has an issue with a tool.
Photos courtesy of Scott Lucas and Tim Lawrence
split trucks
June 17, 2025
We're officially halfway through the year, so we're taking a look back at the most popular Show Me Your Trucks so far.
Photo courtesy of Brian Deakins
Deakins shelving
June 11, 2025
Image isn't everything, but it can still have a direct impact on your relationship with your customers.
Photo courtesy of Elias Valdovinos
E Valdov truck
June 6, 2025
There's a massive difference between customer service at a big box store and the customer service you offer as a distributor.
Photo courtesy of Brian Deakins
Pro Tip: Getting customers to buy from you instead of online
June 4, 2025
Distributors share tips on getting customers to shop with them instead of online.
Photo courtesy of Ted Basile
Basile trucks exterior
June 3, 2025
You don’t need to memorize numbers or be a former technician to sell scan tools. You just need to listen.
The name 'The Tool Lady' came from Schneider's customers.
June 3, 2025
As the only woman running her route through Suffolk County, New York, Gerri Schneider has used that to her advantage to make a name for herself.
Photo courtesy of Chris Nelson
Chris Nelson, Mac Tools distributor
June 3, 2025
Breaking down the "when" and the "what" of each shop visit.
Photo courtesy of Induction Innovations
Venom Mini Ductor
The Venom HP tackles stuck fasteners and components without the risk of collateral damage.
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Provides scan tool functionality on a code reader budget.
Photo courtesy of Power Probe
pppwm power probe adapter
The PPWM tip can be used with any Power Probe circuit tester to test PWM components.