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    Terry Craycraft

    Terry Craycraft

    Terry Craycraft is our North American Chemical Sales Manager at Hydro-Chem Systems, where he works with his team and with customers on fleet washing, cleaning processes, and long-term wash programs. Terry has years of experience in the fleet washing industry and has worked with customers on everything from detergent selection and wash frequency to protecting vehicle finishes and graphics. His focus is helping fleets find a cleaning process that works consistently without making washing more complicated than it needs to be.

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    Terry Craycraft 11/08/2024

    How to Winterize Your Fleet Washing Equipment

    Experts are predicating “a warmer, wetter-than-normal” winter this year for much of the United States. But as the colder weather approaches, it’s crucial that your fleet washing operation is prepared for freezing temperatures, potential snowfall, and road salt. Especially in the northern areas of the country.
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    Terry Craycraft 05/21/2024

    How To Clean Aluminum Trailers and Tankers

    How To Clean Aluminum Trailers and Tankers with Hydro-Chem Systems Products Cleaning aluminum tankers, trailers, and other truck parts like rails, rims, or fuel tanks can be an overlooked part of fleet washing. That’s not surprising because brushing it can be a real pain (literally) and you’ve probably just finished washing what might be considered the most important…
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    Terry Craycraft 05/08/2024

    Mobile Truck Washing Prices: How to Set Rates That Hold Up

    You quoted the job and got the work. But somewhere around truck four you realized you underbid it. It happens to almost everyone starting out. But it doesn't have to happen twice. Starting a mobile fleet washing business can make sense for a lot of reasons. There are low startup costs, consistent demand, and no need for a storefront. Put in the hard work to build the…
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    Terry Craycraft 10/12/2023

    Spotting and Streaking in Truck Washing: Causes and Cures

    When it comes to keeping your big trucks and fleets looking their best, dealing with spotting and streaking after a wash can be a real headache. These issues often get mistaken for soap-related problems, but in reality, they might have a different source. To tackle spotting and streaking effectively, let’s dig deeper into what can cause these problems and find the…
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    Terry Craycraft 04/02/2021

    Five Factors to Help Create Consistency in Fleet Washing

    Fleet wash consistency is one of the most important things in the fleet washing world. Think of it like ordering a Big Mac; you expect the same, quality product every time you order no matter where you are or what time of year it is. Having consistency allows you to make better decisions. No longer will you be guessing how much soap to use or what kind of water is…
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