Shop tools: Keeping techs warm while they work

Nov. 10, 2023
As summer ebbs away, here's some products to make sure your techs aren't knocking icicles from both their trucks and their toolboxes.  

Technicians are never the first to shy away from a little brisk weather, but with a steady stream of commercial vehicles moving in and out throughout the day, fall's arrival may lead to a much colder shop. So, it's no wonder that technicians could use a bit of help keeping warm while they work. 

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But making sure technicians aren't shivering in the shop isn't just a way to keep techs happy, healthy, and loyal, but is critical for efficiency as well, as Cornell University found that in colder temperatures, employee errors increased by 44%. 

So, here's some of the best tools and equipment to keep technicians comfortable and comebacks low, even when winter comes to town.

The tools in this gallery include: