Heavy Duty Mechanic Truck Tour - Freightliner M2-106

Richard takes us on a tour of the colossal Freightliner truck he uses for his mobile mechanic business. This beast of a machine is a 2013 Freightliner truck M2-106 with 4x4 to get him through those forestry roads, or places that don’t even have a road yet.
The service truck tour has Richard showing us his mobile mechanic setup and what’s in his heavy-duty mechanic tool box. This Freightliner truck is jam-packed with just about anything and everything a mobile mechanic could possibly need.
As the mechanic's talk shop, Cam starts getting his own service truck setup ideas during the truck tour. So come for the service truck tour, stay for the heavy-duty mechanic banter, plus we get to snoop around in someone else’s stuff.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:05 Preview
00:45 Meet Richard
02:28 Join our network
04:06 1st Cabinet
6:27 The heavy drawer
7:50 I love Mac
11:38 Expensive tools
17:08 Ham Fisted Mechanics
20:40 Tippy Toes
25:49 2nd Cabinet
29:15 Hammers for days
31:16 Oil Cabinet
33:16 Bumper Cabinet
33:22 Doghouse
36:35 Bumper
37:42 Outriggers and Crane
42:39 Extra storage
43:48 3rd Cabinet
45:05 4th Cabinet
46:21 Rain gear and Welding
48:48 4th Cabinet Continued
57:11 The Cab
59:48 Outro
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[@TekamoHD]

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[@brettmitchell4750]

I’m 😊

[@jacky88kwan]

Mhmm…4:50 I do sometimes watch these videos cam 🙄 . Love, your wife .

[@blokebeershed7651]

This is basically cams KZbin channel🤣

[@noahdrysdale8664]

I’ve seen this channel around for quite a while and finally started watching some of the vids recently and this is the first video where it wasn’t cam and his truck was starting to wonder if he was just owner of the company or some private contractor or whatever else idk 😂😂

[@Thomaslozano3292]

Cam definitely makes tekamo way better. Wish they released more full length videos of him and Tyler vs all the stupid shorts

[@redmist131]

We need a day in the life video following Richard!

[@jonstefanko7854]

like seeing what tools the boys like the most and what works and holds up the best out of the brands

[@jackschwinkendorf677]

As an apprentice with a little over a year in the business, I love seeing how other guys set up there trucks and why they do it that way. Hopefully one day I can have my own service truck. Great videos and very funny and informative

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks for watching! We just published another truck tour today. Check it out!

[@KyshinKyshin]

The soot that comes from acetylene can be useful surprisingly. Not for mechanic stuff like you guys do, but for us welders it has its benifits. Like if a hydrolic cylinder piston on say an excavator snaps in half, you can use that soot to cover the crome coating so that it doesnt get damaged by any sparks or spatter that could hit it while you gouge out the crack and weld it back together.

[@kenzathur]

soot has a liability to be burnt. I keep a fireproof blanket in my truck just incase of welding buddy. Itll save ya in the longrun

[@justinoff1]

Soot is a good temp indicator. If I had a guy pull up using propane I'd ask for them to send someone else. This guy just likes talking about tools . At least he knows Cam is the proper mechanic ...

[@lenny2137]

100% Cam is the reason I keep watching 😂😂😂

[@SWC44]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JTwelder.]

"Bridge crossings that there is no bridge yet"

[@cherokeelittle4582]

I personally love my cable type hose clamp pliers. The Mac ones anyway also have a locking feature to hold the clamp open

[@ozzmann3217]

Love this channel even if it was just truck tours but I like the working with apprentices also tips and tricks you pass on

[@adamboychuk8221]

Another awesome video thank all of you

[@will104107]

Another great video thanks guys, got some nice tips on tools to add to my truck and I appreciate it.

[@TekamoHD]

Glad to help

[@sixtygrit9944]

Cam, Im the guy that uses my cobras on filter housings. Two seconds. Same tool for constant tension clamps. But three seconds. ;-)

[@MarcusMussawar]

Thanks for keeping the videos rolling loving them

[@Terry_Baker]

Great video, welcome to the channel Richard!

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks for watching Terry!

[@nathankisner8332]

That extra cab is nice!

[@marcosdelgadillo1481]

This is my 10th episode of the road and I love the channel so far keep them coming

[@mikemuzzell5167]

I fawking love tool box talk. Do it again. !

[@jonstefanko7854]

great tour!!! thank you much appreicated! enjoyed the video

[@TekamoHD]

Hey Jon no worries. Glad you enjoyed the video. We know you asked for tours and tool preferences so we'll try to get you more of that. If you have any questions about anything specific in this video let us know.

[@clarkcummings7169]

I’m an owner operator of my own mobile mechanic business here in New Brunswick. I bought my first service truck 2 years ago, but I’d like to upgrade this coming year. Here in NB there aren’t many guys running crane trucks. It would be awesome to make a video/ review of some real world options of different mechanic bodies pros and cons

[@cnf6045]

I’ve got the hose clamp cable tool. From what I’ve seen, a lot of times you’ll see those hose clamps and they’ll either be in just the right position that you have to get them with normal pliers, or they’ll be in just the right position that you have to get them with that tool

[@Sean-bp6xb]

At 5’6”, I preach that bigger isn’t always better! Lol. Great vid. Thx again. Watching from Ontario Canada

[@TekamoHD]

Same - Brandon

[@yonmusak]

Great content. I'm binge watching to catchup man - so good!

[@markbowles9452]

I've watched this video at least three times in the past😂. I learn a new idea each time, Good luck, be safe ❤😅.

[@heavymachinery2843]

Great service truck tour lovly tool collection keep on doing that good work lots of fun to watch 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@TekamoHD]

Glad you liked the tour!

[@kenzathur]

I drive a Summit m2 Frieghtliner with a bunk. and I can guarantee you that I run out of room. 9L 2 wd, great truck but i really wish it had an IMT bed with the same Summit Crane. Fuel tank capacity does look limited in that truck, beautiful setup and I will be stealing some ideas. Thank you very much for the video.

[@WingusRecon826]

Great video gents. As a road mechanic myself i love checking out how other road guys organize their trucks and seeing what they carry for idea's to try on my truck. Do you guys own your trucks or did the company you work for assign them to you?

[@sblem.4914]

He said that’s when the lance comes out. Hell yeah!! Blue wrench first boys!!!

[@frasermoo]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks for watching!

[@hendrikzenga5654]

Thanks for the tour. That oxy/propane setup is cool. I think I might try it out. Im setting up a little f350 service truck in the kootenays. Im curious what you guys have for insurance being subcontractors and how you get access to service manuals.

[@bearbait2221]

My fav channel could watch you guys talk shit for hours. Thx guys ur the best.

[@TekamoHD]

Cheers Mike! Really happy to hear we're your favorite. We'll keep pumping out content.

[@billcovert3473]

Richard that sleeper is a real life saver. I like bench seats better than my Ram seat, a person can sorta stretch out. I fell asleep one time, I fought sleep at that 5:30 am area for 60 miles and just as soon as i hit my off ramp 1/4 mile from house it was lights out, I went thru stop sign back on on ramp and on freeway. Another time after a nap about that 5:30 am area I waited for two logging trucks to go by before pulling on to road but that third one had to move into on coming lane. A few years ago a state forestry mechanic fell asleep, ran off road. You guys did a great tour!

[@rossdinius3303]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!! Always entertaining

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks man 👌

[@nicboorman661]

Good stuff. Second video I’ve watched and the tool list keeps growing

[@TekamoHD]

lets see that list hahaha

[@cammills7604]

Gotta have tunes, but what kind of tunes do y’all jam to? Rental mechanic for 3 years, love what you guys do! Bring us more!

[@overtenemy69]

MAC is all rebranded stanley and dewalt. after putting the snap on rep kids thru college i order most of my tools thru G2S cataloge and alot of napa tools

[@billcovert3473]

Air hammer with blunt chisel to loosen fittings, big time saver. Air hammer with punch to loosen NOX sensors threads, good. I have two air hammers, a 50 year old CP it is great for these light touch jobs and semi blunt chisel for a slag removal. I use a Big Nasty Astro to replace the BFH where ever possible. I wore out shoulder driving in and out truck Budd studs. You guys are young, listen up.

[@AlexTaylorrr]

Definitely try the extended cable hose clamp pliers! Use both styles the cable and the one with grooves in videos 👍

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to bring us this content. It’s really neat my service vehicle is a 06 town car loaded down with enough tools to do just about any car truck or semi obviously I quit my job recently and went out on my own. Still tryna break into heavy equipment I do alot of dump trucks and semi trucks but but I’m just tryna save up for a legit truck like richards or cams truck can’t wait to get one. I’ll send y’all a pic when I finally get one a before and after I think you’ll get a good laugh at how I’ve managed to gut my Lincoln and turn it into a service vehicle all my customers are in shock and awe when they see how I gutted it and extended the deep ass trunk even made use of the roof lol 😂

[@juanfo7307]

Did you put harder springs on the back wheels?

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

@@juanfo7307 I got a 01 Gmc sierra 2wd 2500 hd with a 8.1 v8

[@nerysalguero3956]

I got a flat head that I sharpened the end on as a make shift scraper. Comes in real damn hand for scraping off axle flanges

[@billcovert3473]

Pencil grinder. I use for bolts corroded in Aluminum. Forget ez outs. Used pencil grinder to remove ECM harness securing bolt which thread insert spun in ECM aluminum housing. Broken taps can be removed with pencil grinder. They are very important for service truck.

[@billcovert3473]

Last night I used pencil grinder on road call where driver didn't secure excavator pieces on flatbed. One fell off landed on drive line ujoint retained bolt, wiping bolt into yoke. Used the pencil grinder to remove bolt material wiped into yoke to allow bolt to be free to unwind, then used grinder to flatten out and counter sink center of jagged bolt center so as to drill and use RBRT extractor. Cam is right on as to pencil grinder in service truck!

[@tyler81EC]

man the videos you guys make are the best!!!

[@TekamoHD]

thanks boss

[@GeanGreyLovesWang]

Another good one boys! Def added some stuff to my shopping list haha. Keep up the good work

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks Jon. What's the first thing you're gonna buy lol

[@GeanGreyLovesWang]

Definitely a pair of those hose pliers, I tried the cable ones cam was mentioning but honestly I broke em in like a week. Gonna give the ones Richard has a try and hopefully last a bit longer

[@billcovert3473]

@@GeanGreyLovesWang I tried the Knipicks ones, like these of Richards you need a straight line shot for them to work. I gotten to use vise grips for truck heater hoses. The Paccar trucks use some plastic heater hose fittings which break in the block. The fittings in the back of the block are 'braille' only, you can only feel them, so the cool thing is use a small vise grip, compress the clamp, slide clamp up the hose, install hose on fitting, position clamp, then release vise grip, a easy one hand job.

[@leonardogojcaj4475]

At 51:50 he said thanks Einstein as if he even had a clue that 41 was 1 5/8. Cam was smooth with that conversion and the other guy didn’t wanna look dumb. That other dude is way condescending cam is wayyy humble love it

[@jordanstaal01-107]

Helpful tip. You can make a grease rejuvenator to hook up to your hyd. porta power. Works very well!

[@TekamoHD]

Great tip!

[@olegk455]

Which brand of grease joint rejuvenator you recommended?

[@maxservice567]

Good stuff from Phill and Sarah Parnham from New Zealand west coast 😊

[@user-tt9sf6vg2g]

you guys are killer!

[@typgamer]

Very nice to see the over the pond version of the service trucks. We use Mercedes Sprinters as service vehicles. All of the tools are stored inside. The inside is build with a Bott system. We do also not have cranes and less space, because you can still walk inside the van.

[@TekamoHD]

Hey Luca. We'd love to see how ya'll are setup, you got any pics or anything? Also is that your Defender?

[@greysonduplessis3935]

Enjoying the truck tours but, when will we get a 'minimum heavy duty tools' video? Headed to BCIT in the fall and I want to know what I need or don't other than a bunch of sockets and wrenches

[@TekamoHD]

Hey Greyson we'll work on a video for that.

[@connorgreencorn8148]

Hahahaha you guys are goats, love it, sparky from ns 🤟🤟

[@themechanicaladvantage3697]

I love these truck tours, What size of area would you cover? Also as I’m uk based, we use vans as mobile mechanics, does any one use a van over there?

[@billcovert3473]

Wheel bearing adjustment. Tighten, rotate wheel, back off 180 degree then tighten until axle nut just touch's bearing race with out applying pressure against race. This is a GREAT tour Cam!

[@TekamoHD]

Hey Bill glad you liked the video. Nice to see you in the comments again.

[@jondoherty3884]

Nice truck Richard

[@TekamoHD]

What's up Jon! Thanks for watching.

[@jondoherty3884]

Nothing still your number 1viewer content on the channel always great And Cam is a great spokesman for the channel Keep posting the videos

[@Yoboymatt69]

I died when I seen his truck on the dumpster

[@skibum1610]

Touching on the bucket of junk, I do IT work and the rolling toolbox in my truck has a few random bolt and screw bins, it's crazy how many times I've had to tap into that to save me from running back to the office or saving a customer from ordering a part. Saved me countless time, much smaller scale than you guys though.

[@Derpytaco-iy8ok]

"i aint no welder but I sure can make shit stick" - Richard 2023

[@heavymachinery2843]

We need more service truck tours

[@TekamoHD]

We have some lined up and we're planning some shop tours too! Is there anything with the truck tours you want us to focus more on? Anything we've missed or something that we show that you really like and want us to keep doing?

[@bradk8031]

@@TekamoHD drawer to drawer style is insightful. Folks are doing great 👍

[@heavymachinery2843]

@@TekamoHD no not realy like them that way Shop tours Sound interresting my i am working hard on building 2 tool collections one shop one field crazy how many tools come togeher 👍👍👍

[@eprohoda]

Tekamo-Thank you, interesting , take care!

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks for watching!

[@DMSparky]

52:15 “millbillies” 😂

[@motorgrader5]

i feel your pain about a dealer whos stingy on warranties, my snap on guy back in the day was like that, so most of my stuff is mac🙂 and he cut me some killer deals on some blemed sets that saved me a ton of cash

[@MohdFaisal-qq9yz]

Best van for service Engineer

[@Tmjpwns]

Depends on weight and license limitations. Mercedes Sprinter or Iveco Daily is used a lot in Europe.

[@DarkKnightBusa]

I have the hose clamp tool like Cam was talking about, don’t care for it. Seems like the end is too long and not in the right position to work. I just use the pliers style. I’m going to look into those that Richard had now though.

[@MarcosLopez-dl9xc]

Bad ass video

[@TekamoHD]

Thanks Marcos

[@JustJay-is4qm]

I run propane too.. for the same mf reason😭😭. Yall my kinda guys. I learned the hard way about the tip change

[@JustJay-is4qm]

Love the truck. I’m buying one similar.. what kind of jobs did the crane bring. I’m a mobile welder in Detroit

[@tjfaulkner7897]

So are you guys just contracted to work for This Tekamo? So you own your own trucks ect? Good video!

[@zorthomis6497]

Beautiful truck

[@TekamoHD]

Yo Oz! One day we'll do a tour of yours right?

[@zorthomis6497]

@@TekamoHD oh absolutely! Can’t wait for it to be bigger than Cams

[@TekamoHD]

@@zorthomis6497 hahaha stay safe in the mines Oz

[@zorthomis6497]

@@TekamoHD tomorrow is my first day underground! Thanks 💪😎

[@TekamoHD]

@@zorthomis6497 F yeah Oz!!! You're gonna do great man. Can't wait to hear all the stories.

[@bradk8031]

Just ordered the green cord 7 wire splitter. Thanks fellas 🤑

[@TekamoHD]

enjoy Brad. Let us know how you like it.

[@Sugarkryptonite]

Time stamp?

[@bradk8031]

@@Sugarkryptonite 18:50

[@brucehathaway3953]

Thanks

[@TekamoHD]

No problem

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

We new veteran own and operate Mobile service just opened in April. And have you tube also. We are hurting for work. So we afford get equipment to be able do more work. We work on class 1 thru class 8 and rvs chassis. Thinking do some heavy equipment. I do not have crane or air compressor yet. I have Hobart 110 mig welder and bunch tools

[@zacharyford6690]

what are those bib n brace coveralls? they look comfy as

[@clintonritchey9124]

Bad@ss service truck and another great video. Yall make me want to bite the bullet and go full time on my own!

[@TekamoHD]

do it man!

[@TekamoHD]

Clinton, check out this link: www.tekamohd.com/join-the-tekamohd-network/

[@bricegraham8256]

I feel the complaint bout using the screwdriver as a prybar. Me and my friend broke the tip of my flat head screwdriver by tryna use it as a prybar.

[@MissingData_]

love the Edison motor hat!

[@jameshulsey6010]

I need your guys help. What tool boxes are those on Richard’s truck. I have the same on my truck but don’t see the make on it. I had a spring clip break. I need to buy replacement spring. Can someone help me here

[@goawayjukloph2063]

Do you guys hire on apprentices in Calgary?

[@danbuckley6584]

My buddy used to always say his biggest fear was him dying and his wife selling his guns for what he told her he paid for em

[@BedpanStan]

Where do I get the “my trade>your degree” decal?

[@Tmjpwns]

No vice on Richards truck?

[@ConradJohnson88]

True story: HardChrome Hydraulics Inc in Fort Mac put the coloured zap straps on the replacement hoses without my asking. I was praising them like a sonofabitch (under my breath) when it came to putting the hoses back on. 17+ hoses, all -12.

[@TurboTyTy]

I think quick release ratchets are the way to go…so much easier to drop the socket off when hands and socket is all full of oil.

[@wesleycooper2647]

I just bought a tekton 3/8 flex head ratchet with a release button. For 35 bucks I didn't think I did bad

[@TekamoHD]

Let us know how it holds up

[@mitchlakusta6761]

i like lifting without the outriggers so i can replace leaf packs every 3 months 😂

[@Graveltrucking]

Running a 5 ton single axle service truck is the only way to go. Running an F550 size truck you're right at max gvw all the time or pretty close to it. Some of the local HDs have gone to 5 ton trucks. I've heard of Richard from somewhere I think he's worked for Rent n Rave Todd.

[@ClaytonHartin]

Our 5 ton trucks just about over weight… caring zero fluids for equipment.

[@Graveltrucking]

@@ClaytonHartin You guys must pack a lot of tools if your trucks are grossing 33-35,000lbs.

[@ClaytonHartin]

@@Graveltrucking yup about 6 months ago our mechanic got a overweight ticket on a Peterbuilt truck with zero fluids only tools and a couple parts.

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

Those devil hose clips are ironically called constant tension hose clamps

[@dingus153]

With how this bloke describes the kinds of places he goes I'm surprised he isn't running a unimog

[@BermudaBecka]

Done this stuff,what’s the pay for 50/60 hrs a week

[@someguy4476]

The cable style spring clamp tool is awesome, IF you buy the expensive one, the style that uses a quick clamp style grip. Tough to explain the style I mean, but I have it and it is fantastic. The cheap, plier looking ones ARE garbage..

[@alexanderwilson1806]

Iam heavy agricultural and construction mechanic in Scotland and I started buying snap on tools the mount of them I have broke or bent Mac tools are a lot better and strong. Wish I start buy buying Mac years ago.

[@ronroberts1803]

I use gas and diesel for fuel for my torch cuts at 5000 degrees

[@Not_Andrew_Huberman]

I'd also love to know what that truck weighs

[@michaelfairchild]

"According to my wife, I spend too much money on the tools" Thats why I am single or would be after she saw how much money Ive spent 😅

[@squirrelysquirrely5388]

So y'all have work in the us too

[@schnackson-siterepairs-qk1bq]

Can u give me the part number for spring clamp tools plz

[@socialex]

I cant believe you guys are from bc

[@totalmobilesolutions4138]

I’m super late to the party, however did I catch that they own their own trucks?

[@djdextre3320]

Would you hire a hd mechanic from the uk ?

[@PrairieMechanic]

Engine machine shops are the worst for taking plugs and bolts and sensors out and never re installing lol

[@TekamoHD]

sounds like you got a story that we'd love to hear haha

[@Superfireman591]

I feel attacked on the push button comment. Taking my screwdriver out to get a small socket off is bull