Shutting down the truck

[kissmeimgerman]

Sorry to hear Dave, best of luck to you and your family!

 

[WHT]

Sorry, Dave and best of luck to you.

 

[woody 73]

Dave sorry to hear the news, I wish you the best of luck.

Woody

 

[purplezr2]

Dave, best of luck to you. Just wanted to say thanks for answering question when I have asked. I hope something good comes out of this as you seem like a great guy.

 

[WBrowniv]

Good luck to you and yours.

 

[fatfillup]

Well Dave, one thing is for certain, you are highly respected and liked on this board. That bodes well for your next endeavor as you have people skills and integrity.

 

[jhelrey]

I think I had seen some stuff on Ebay of a guy selling off Mac tools. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. The economy blows.

 

[greasemonkey44]

that ***** man; sorry about it
our snap on guy gave it up last year for the same reason

 

[GoBlue]

Sorry to hear about your tough break brother...just remember...things always seem the darkest just before dawn.

 

[muddyjoe15]

I want to start by saying I'll still be here on GJ.

It's with a heavy heart that I announce I'll be shutting down my Matco tool truck. Things are not good at my wife's work. Unfortunately I don't make enough to support the family & provide insurance on my income alone. I do this to support my family, nothing more & nothing less. I'll be running a fire sale on the remaining inventory. Anyone in the Dallas area is welcome to come & see what's left.

Sad to hear this Good luck to you and the family!

 

[ImportTuner]

Sorry to hear that Dave; wishing you the best in whatever endevor you choose.

 

[Aspen RT]

Sorry to hear too Dave, Good luck!

 

[Flash21]

Dave - You were always guy with integrity and told it like it was, I appreciate that. I'm very glad you are hanging around. I'm sure your experience will be very strong on the resume and I wish you the best of luck finding a new career direction.

KL

 

[Adam McLaughlin]

Hi Dave,

I know all about being self employed and then going back to work for someone else. Tried it twice.

I do think that this is admirable that you are doing this for the family.... Best of luck

Adam

 

[toolmutt]

Sorry to hear this, Dave. Best of luck in your search.

 

[cotjocky]

Sorry to hear you had to close down your business. Unfortunately we live in rough times for a small business man. Best of luck in your new employment ventures.

 

[diesel research]

Considered petrochemical engine maint/supervisor?

Seems to be a lot of oil related jobs open right now, not all of which involve getting dirty and wrenches, but some that do (if you might be into that kind of thing)

 

[daveblank]

Considered petrochemical engine maint/supervisor?

Seems to be a lot of oil related jobs open right now, not all of which involve getting dirty and wrenches, but some that do (if you might be into that kind of thing)

What would that involve? By the way, the other test we talked about, scored 100% a aced the oral interview board, now I have to wait 2-3 monts for them to make a decision.

 

[jethro29]

man,i'm sorry to hear that.i hope things work out for you and your family.

 

[fatboy99]

Sorry to hear about having to close your route down. Our Matco dealer told us Thursday he is closing down also for the same reason. Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

 

[diesel research]

What would that involve? By the way, the other test we talked about, scored 100% a aced the oral interview board, now I have to wait 2-3 monts for them to make a decision.

It depends. Some of the guys work on big transporter trucks doing regular vehicle maintenance and repair.

Other guys are engine specific and work large stationary engines like the pumps and generators.

I'm looking at it currently, there is such a wide variety, and saw several in the DFW area. Some work in shops, some work on site. Pay is typically pretty healthy.

As far as your other news, see! airbrakes are so easy you probably didn't even have to read/watch anything to do it.

 

[quattrojon]

Dave, Sorry to hear that. All the best for the future. Jon

 

[FergusonTO35]

Very sad to hear it, friend. I've dealt with alot of tool guys over the years and it really ***** when you lose a good one.

 

[DRhodes]

Dave,

You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers. Best of luck to you in your job hunt.

 

[daveblank]

Thanks guys. 3 interviews lined up next week.

 

[ol'Red]

good luck and god bless