You see them driving around cities and towns across the nation – and they can remind you of the “lunch trucks” that visit so many businesses to bring the specialty restaurant out to your workplace. Yet the nation’s leading “Tool Truck” brands compete with a special “buffet” that is geared toward professional automotive and truck technicians. For this interview, we get to join Matco representative Fred Hommel, of Orange County, Calif.

In the image to the left, you see Fred as the dedicated ‘tool’ expert in the middle of his element; in this case, the “safety glasses” department of his remarkable inventory of tools, equipment and accessories. In the example of the glasses he’s demonstrating here – these bring a ‘James Bond’ level of gadgetry to what used to be boring and clunky safety glasses. In addition to perfect comfort for “all-day” use, the glasses offer bright LED lamps, too.

For those who work every day in a dealership or independent shop, the site of the regularly visiting tool truck means easy access to the newest, most effective and commonly among the best-quality tool brands available. If you’re a person who likes going to a good hardware store, or ‘brick and mortar’ tool retailer, a visit inside and close up in a mobile tool retailer’s truck is a rewarding place to visit. When you view this video, you’ll relate to tools you can want to buy on the spot, which is great – because these folks make it easy to get what you need at your doorstep.