By Switching To An Aluminum Service Body, You Can Haul What?!
Basic Math: Aluminum Service Trucks Weigh Less Than Stainless Steel Trucks Anyone with a basic understanding of truck materials will know that aluminum can haul more weight than a stainless steel service body (because it’s lighter and possesses the same strength!). How much more weight are we talking? Approximately 40% more, and in some cases this […]
How Do I Buy The Best Service Truck For My Industry?
Selecting and buying the best service truck body available for your specific needs is no easy task in today’s marketplace. With seemingly unlimited options and more manufacturers readily available at the click of a button, it can be a very stressful and cumbersome experience. There are ways to try to minimize the stress on the […]
Why Your Competitors Are Building Customized Work Trucks (And Why You Should Too!)
With an economy booming, unemployment at the lowest rate in years, and the most competitive marketplace this century, general contractors, fleet managers, and company owners are doing everything in their power to gain a competitive edge. The ability to get a job done more efficiently, provide the best possible customer service, and perform work at the highest […]
How To Save Lifetime Costs Of Your Service Trucks In 3 Easy Steps
As any fleet manager, independent contractor, or everyday operator knows, service trucks can cost a substantial chunk of change throughout the lifetime of their use. From preventative maintenance to unforeseeable calamities, using a piece of equipment as a crucial component of completing your line of work has its risks and costs associated. There are ways […]
6 Myths About The Service Truck Industry That No One Wants To Discuss (Revealed!)
Paul Bunyan. Pecos Bill. Johnny Appleseed. These American myths have stood the test of time, and are still retold across kindergartens and elementary schools nationwide. While they are stories of strength, might, courage, and goodwill, they are not entirely factual. By not entirely factual, I mean they aren’t really true at all (although I think […]
Why Customizing Your Service Truck Will Make Your Life Easier
When someone hears the word customized, they immediately associate high-end, unaffordable products reserved for the ultra-rich, Scrooge McDuck types of the world. In the case of service truck bodies, this could not be further from the truth. Not only are customized service truck bodies jaw-droppingly affordable, but they can also drastically reduce stress, make difficult jobs easier, […]
3 Ugly Truths about Steel Service Trucks
While many may consider steel service trucks to be a standard, one should proceed with caution. In recent years, many fleet managers, contractors, mechanics, and LP gas professionals are shying away from what was once an industry standard for not only financial reasons, but also dependability and longevity purposes. While steel service trucks may be […]
5 Elements Affecting The Resale Value Of Your Service Truck Every Fleet Manager Should Know
When investing in a new fleet of service vehicles, there are a number of factors to consider before deciding to pull the trigger on some fancy new wheels. One that is often overlooked is resale value. While price point and features can get fleet managers giddy like a 5-year-old in a Toys R’ Us, the depreciating […]
Follow this 5-part recipe for a righteous mechanics truck
Mechanics service trucks should be made for mechanics. Unfortunately, many manufacturers rebrand standard utility trucks as “mechanics service trucks” without changing a single spec. The mechanic ends up with a piece of equipment that does the job, but does not enhance or enrich the process of doing so. Half-baked results and luke-warm functionality are for the […]