Utilizing social media to reach potential and existing customers is the newest trend among small businesses and is a great tool for you to consider to increase your snowplow contracts. After all, 81% of the United States population now has a social media account, according to Forbes. Most small businesses can attest to the fact that there is often a lot to accomplish with a limited amount of resources and funds. Using social media can provide a cost-effective method that reaches customers directly. It also avoids the time-consuming efforts that come hand-in-hand with traditional marketing and advertising. Learn the key steps that can help you leverage social media and make a world of difference in your small business:

While there are a number of brine mixtures used by the snow and ice industry for use with pre-wet and liquid systems, there are three distinct advantages to equipping your in-bed hopper spreader with pre-wet capabilities. These systems spray the material just before it hits the spinner and before you expend unnecessary time and money. If you need some convincing, take a look at the advantages below. Then get your setup ready, fill with your favorite brine mixture, and get melting!

More than 500 companies traveled to Indianapolis for North America's largest work truck event--The Work Truck Show 2017 hosted by NTEA. From March 14-17 at the Indiana Convention Center 11,799 visitors descended on the show to view the latest equipment, products and technology companies have to offer in the truck equipment sphere. 

Whether it is the beginning of a winter season and you need to add equipment to service new contracts or the end of a profitable season and time to replace equipment that took a beating all season long, understanding the financing options available to you is beneficial. Every purchase is unique and every business has different capabilities and needs. Below are several financing options for you to consider. 

The height of a vehicle can vary greatly causing your BOSS V-plow to sit uneven with the ground. Check your Push Beam height first should you notice your cutting edges are uneven with the ground. 

1. 1. Remove the ½” Nylon Lock Nut from the Eye Bolt that holds the top of the spring to the plow. Start with the outer springs first as these will need to be removed before the inner springs. 
2. 2. Once the Lock Nut is removed, lower the Eye Bolt until it is no longer through the hole on the top of the plow. (Note: The entire coupler tower may need to be lowered in order to remove the springs. Use a jack to support the coupler tower, raise the kickstand on the plow, and safely lower the coupler tower until the springs can be removed).
3. 3. Rotate the spring in order to remove it from the rib in the Push frame Attachment Bar. Once the outer springs are removed, repeat the process for the inner springs. Affected hardware is recommended to be replaced at the time of spring replacement. 

4. 4. For replacement, begin by installing the Eye Bolt onto the end of the spring. Install the Push Nut Retainer onto the Eye Bolt (tabs must be facing away from the Eye Bolt). Hook the springs through the holes in the Push frame Attachment Bar and rotate springs up until Eye Bolts can be reinstalled through the top of the plow.
5. 5. Once the Eye Bolts are inserted through the plow, install the Flat Washer and the Nylon Lock Nut.
6. Tighten each spring. Proper spring tension is achieved when a business card can be inserted between the coils of the spring.

1. 1. To start, support the Coupler Tower with a jack and/or jack stands. For HTX-V, remove the two ½” Nylon Lock Nuts from the Eye Bolts that hold the trip springs in place. 
2. 2. Once Lock Nuts are removed, slide the Eye Bolt out of the hole in the Push frame and rotate the spring out of the hole in the Center Section.

3. 3. For replacement, begin by installing the Eye Bolt onto the end of the spring. Install the Push Nut Retainer onto the Eye Bolt (tabs must be facing away from the Eye Bolt). Hook the springs through the holes in the Center Section.  Align the Eye Bolts through the holes in the Push frame. Secure the Eye Bolts to the Push frame using ½”Flat Washers and ½” Nylon Lock Nuts.
4. 4. Tighten each spring. Proper spring tension is achieved when a business card can be inserted between the coils of the spring. 

1. 1. For V-XT and DXT models, the process is similar. Again, support the Coupler Tower with a jack and/or jack stands. Remove the (4) 5/8” Top Lock Nuts from the trip springs. Slide the Eye Bolts out of the back of the Push frame. (Note: Lowering of the Coupler Tower may be necessary to remove the Eye Bolts.)
2. 2. Rotate the springs to remove them from the Trip Spring Yoke.

3. 3. Reinstall the new springs onto the Trip Spring Yoke. Hook an Eye Bolt to the end of each spring and pass them through the back of the Push frame. Secure the Eye Bolts with Flat Washers and Top Lock Nuts. 
4. 4. Tighten each spring. Proper spring tension is achieved when a business card can be inserted between the coils of the spring.