August 2023

For years this distributor's husband tried to convince her to take on her own route, but it wasn't until they got left in a lurch the week of Christmas, that she stepped up and...

The workspace in this Mac Tools truck comes with a television for showing off new products, a fridge, a microwave, and a custom-wrapped desk featuring the Canadian flag.

If you go into a sale smiling, prepared, and expecting positive results, more often than not you will get what you’ve planned for. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true.

Give your tool truck a refresh with some new tools.

The Matco Tools 1/4" and 3/8" Drive 10-pc 8mm Socket Set, No. SAB106M, includes 10 of the most commonly used 8mm chrome and impact sockets and is designed to cater to various ...

The AirSept Automatic Dual Recycle Guard is designed to safely and effectively capture sealant, debris, dye, excess lubricant, and other contaminants to protect A/C recovery equipment...

The Master Harmonic Balancer Install Kit, No. 15086, from ARES includes a threaded driving stud, a heavy duty driving nut with thrust bearing, 12 threaded install adapters in ...

The Terra Murphy Series combines a casual style with worksite-ready protection. The easy pull-on work boots feature a composite toe or soft toe and composite plate to keep users...

The Homak Manufacturing 44" RS Pro 8-Drawer Flip Top Power Service Cart features a power strip in the top till and a power drawer with another power strip. Each power strip provides...

AMS Industrial Fans from Lanair provide cooling comfort for any space. Measuring 59" in diameter with an output of 43,000 cfm, the fans are ideal for automotive and service shops...

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The K-Tool International 24" Waterproof Oscillating Fan with Misting Attachment, No. KTI77726KIT, features a three-blade aluminum design and a misting fan attachment. The misting...

If you're looking to become a mobile tool distributor or maybe just looking to change who you run your route through, it's important to understand what a franchise is and what...

The Coats Maxx Tire Changer Series features a shop-friendly footprint and includes three models: Maxx 70, 80, and 90. The series can accommodate wheel assemblies from 6" to 30...

The Harbor Freight Hercules Universal Portable Band Saw Benchtop Stand is compatible with most cordless and corded portable band saws. The stand converts a band saw into a precise...

The Cool-Space 350 from Big Ass Fans is a versatile fan that can put out up to 3,400 cfm of airflow, covering an area of up to 2,300 sq. ft. Designed to cool large indoor and ...

At the Mac Tools Fair, we spoke with distributors about how they became mobile tool distributors, what they love about selling tools, and some tips for success.

The Lumileds Philips Xperion 6000 Headlamp is a headband-mounted worklight that allows service professionals to shine LED illumination exactly on the task at hand. Powered by ...

The NextLED Cordless Tripod Work Light, No. NT-6926, is a cordless tripod worklight designed for more challenging work. With its telescoping stand and six lighting modes, this...

The SureWerx Avenger Black Widow Series Work Boots, include safety features like slip resistance, weather resistance, puncture resistance, and electro-hazard protection with a...

The Heavy Duty Creeper with Adjustable Headrest, Tool Tray, and Magnetic Light, No. 1010931, from LDS Industries is designed for rugged shop and service center low-working height...

The Opus IVS CarDAQ-Pro is an all-in-one Pass-Thru device for multiple vehicle brands. Users can either use their own OEM subscriptions to employ CarDAQ-Pro as a J2534 Pass-Thru...

The Autel MaxiCheck MX900 is an 8" touchscreen all-systems scan tool and service tablet, compatible with U.S., Asian, and European vehicles, 1996 and newer. The corded tablet ...

The NEBO Big Larry 3 Work Light is a worklight, a flashlight, and a red task light in one. Offering seven light modes, it emits up to 600 lm as a worklight, 220 lm as a flashlight...

The VIM Tools 12-point Ratcheting Wrenches, No. SAR100, feature an exoskeleton design to reduce weight and give additional comfort and grip to the user. These wrenches have a ...

The KnKut 8-pc Step Point 1/2" Reduced Shank Drill Bit Set, No. 8KK12SP, combines a split tip point with a step drill design for a more accurate starting without the need for ...

The Mayhew Tools 4-pc Micro Torx Set, No. 31030, features an ergonomic micro handle design and high alloy steel blades with a black oxide finish. The set is made with a custom...

The ProMaxx Tool by Milton Dodge/Ram 6.4L HEMI Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair Kit: Chad, is designed to easily fit behind the shock tower. Featured in this set are interchangeable...

The Solder-It Butane Blow Torch with Flame Control, No. PT-520CR, is designed for smoothing paint and light welding. To start, it uses a water-resistant Piezo electronic ignition...

The GEDORE Excentric Wrench is designed to remove and install axial joints and fits universally for cars and vans. The wrench offers direct mounting on the tie rod and one-handed...

The M7 5-in-1 Air Ratchet, Drill, and Grinder, No. NE-0405-KIT, is designed to give users hours of comfortable use thanks to its ergonomic composite rubber grip. It comes in an...

The Grey Pneumatic 1/4" Drive 3-pc Impact Extension Set, No. 9703E, contains three extensions in 3", 6", and 10" lengths. These extensions feature a spring-loaded friction ball...

The OEMTOOLS 7-pc Wheel Bearing Locknut Set, No. 37385 can be used to remove and install the wheel bearing locknuts found on many Dodge, Ford, and Toyota SUVs and trucks. The ...

The Matco Tools 8-pc Pliers Set comes with a canvas tool bag used for both organization and on-the-go jobs. Each plier has a dipped handle to help reduce hand fatigue and allow...

The CTA Tools Emergency Twist Flip Socket Set, No. 5700, comes with six sockets that cover commonly used sizes for lug nuts and lug bolts. Made from high-quality steel for durability...

The COExhaust Econo-Reel is made of rugged components and feature a heavy duty spring pack with a ratchet lock mechanism. A fan can easily be mounted directly on the hose reel...

The Lisle Corporation 13-pc Aluminum Spring Disconnect Set, No. 39480, includes tools for separating oil cooler lines, fuel lines, heater lines, and air conditioning line couplings...

The NextLED Flexible Shaft Magnetic LED Flashlight and Pickup Tool, No. NT-7647-1, combines a flashlight and a pickup tool in one. The tool features a telescoping neck with an...

The Olsa Tools Digital Caliper Measuring Tool, No. 1589, features a large LCD screen to easily read measurements quickly and accurately. By the use of one button, users can easily...

The Bit Buddy from Ernst Manufacturing measures 8" in length and fits up to 30 bits. With rare-earth magnetics, the Bit Buddy holds strong whether on the side of a toolbox or ...

The Martins Industries Impulse 1/2" Classic Impact Wrench, No. MX-C1, is equipped with a twin hammer design and delivers a maximum working torque of 531 ft-lbs with a maximum ...

The GEDORE Thread Reset Tool, No. KL-0173-612, is designed to repair wheel studs safely and chip free. The compact tool can be used universally on wheel bolts with M12 x 1.5 and...

The CTA Manufacturing Ford Fuel Injector Connector Disconnect Tool, No. 6515, features a spring-loaded mechanism that allows for easy removal of connector. The tool services 6...

The Lisle Corporation 7-pc Flip Socket Set, No. 12950, offers two hex sizes in each socket for the removal of standard and damaged lug nuts found on many vehicles. The 6-point...

The Milwaukee Tool 47-pc 1/2" Drive Ratchet and Socket Set with PACKOUT Low-Profile Organizer, No. 48-22-9487, features a 90-tooth ratchet that has 4-degree of arc swing and a...

The Vessel Rechargeable Ball Grip Screwdriver with 25-pc Bit Set, No. 220USB-25U, is ideal for working in tight areas. The cordless screwdriver can be used manually for higher...

Milwaukee Tool's PACKOUT Storage Cabinet, No. 48-22-844, features secure hang and stack functionality with modularity on the top, bottom, and on back of the toolbox. This allows...

The Durofix 60V Cordless Brushless Jumbo Impact Wrenches, Nos. RI60164 and RI60164-6, have two anvil size options: 1/2" (No. RI60164) and 3/4" (No. RI60164-6). The 1/2" impact...