What do you do when your cargo doesn’t fit in the bed of your truck?  Fortunately, there’s a truck that’s built to carry loads that don’t fit.  In fact, that’s what a Flatbed Truck is all about. It’s the perfect solution for all those odd sized, irregular, heavy loads that wouldn’t be able to be transported if not for the open bed of a Flatbed.

 

Flatbed Trucking 101

With an average income of up to $99.000, Flatbed trucking is one of the toughest types of truck driving job in the industry. Flatbed trucking is the transportation of cargo that is oversized, irregular sized, or so heavy or bulky it doesn’t fit in an enclosed trailer. The average Flatbed is 53 feet long to 102 feet long, so they are well-equipped for large loads.  It’s not unusual to see two trailers behind a Flatbed, chained together – extending the use of the truck [...]

Advertising your service isn’t cheap but if you don’t, no one will know it exists. If you don’t like the idea of pouring your hard-earned bucks into traditional advertising, here’s an innovative idea that can drive your sales up without spending a fortune. 

One of the best moves you can make is to have your company commercial work truck custom painted to advertise your company.  If you have a fleet, get them all painted!

 

Advertise on the Go

Mobile signage is one of the cheapest ways to advertise your service. People can’t help but notice the information plastered on your truck when you drive past – especially if it’s cute or catchy. 

 

When you’re driving up to a new customer’s home or office, having your business information on the vehicle gives them peace of mind.  Crooks don’t usually advertise all their information on the side of their trucks. Branding your [...]

According to the latest statistics, there are close to 300,000 plumbers in the United States. The average annual salary is $56,000.  Plumbers are most in-demand in Orlando, Florida and the nearby areas. New York City and Houston have the highest number of professional plumbers. 

 

If you have a plumbing business or intend to start one in the near future, you are probably very aware of the importance of having a reliable Commercial Work Truck is. 

 

About Plumbing Commercial Work Trucks

Plumbing Trucks highly specialized to accommodate the work that plumbers do.  They may be outfitted with water and electric.  They are set up to haul equipment.  From vise brackets to aluminum drawers to ceiling racks, Plumbing Trucks make the job easier.  Customization includes specific lengths and widths, size of shelves, drawers, dividers, and compartments.  Tailorizing the truck inside and out is a breeze.

 

Many Plumbing Trucks are crafted from [...]

One of the most important vehicles in a landscaper’s line-up is a Chipper Truck.  This type of service truck is designed to haul wood chips from the jobsite.  A woodchipper machine is often towed on the truck that directs wood chips right into a semi-enclosed chip box.

More About Chipper Trucks

Woodchippers are used for tree removal.  They break down tree limbs, branches, and small trunks.  The trucks are characterized by the opening at the tip of the rear wall that provides a chute which can be aimed to fill the dump body with woodchips.

In a Chipper Truck, you have all the conveniences to make your vehicle perfectly equipped for wood chipping such as semi-enclosed tipping chip boxes that are designed to tow woodchippers to and from the job site.

Chipper Trucks are constructed with Dump Truck bodies that are customized for woodchip work.  They are able to haul away [...]

If you think landscaping companies do nothing but chill in February, you’re wrong. While across the Midwest, Northeast, and other parts of the country, the weather is crazy cold and the ground is icy and snowy, there are many aspects of a lawn that need attention and the Landscaping Truck can use some TLC too.

From preparing the ground for the spring to protecting it from the harsh weather at hand, here are seven beneficial actions landscapers should take during the month of February:

List for Landscaping in February

Regardless of conditions, February is an important time to start preparing for the spring months and ensuring that your yard, flowerbeds, and equipment are ready for the growing season. There are several actions homeowners can take to best set themselves up for success when the warmer weather rolls in. 

Here is a to-do list for the month of February:

Prune for June

Landscapers [...]

Commercial Flatbed Trucks are appreciated for being one of the most efficient vehicles on the market. They are ideal for individual use as well as for small and large businesses.  When you purchase a Flatbed Truck, you’ll be required to make some important decisions.  One of the most difficult thing you’ll need to figure out is whether you want a steel bed…or aluminum.

Which is better, aluminum or steel?  There is no right or wrong answer.  One is not better than the other in general.  The one that’s the best fit for you will depend on several things such as:

• What you are going to use it for.
• Your budget.
• Your preferences.
• The climate you live in.

 

Uses for Flatbed Trucks

There is a myriad of uses for Commercial Flatbed Trucks.  They are often used to transport large, heavy, irregular-sized loads locally or nationwide.  They are able to tow [...]

Sales for Commercial Work Vehicles are up drastically.  Market Analysis recently showed that 2021 sales were up by 11% from what they were in 2020.  Already, it is apparent that 2022 sales will soar well above last year’s.

 

Most Popular Commercial Work Trucks

The market for Commercial Work Trucks is booming as more jobs and less drivers become the new norm.  The truck market has shifted.  In current hot demand are custom upfitted vehicles.  The basic service body is the forerunner which is to be expected since it is the one used by most vocations.  Flatbeds, Dry Freight Carriers (like Box Trucks), and Refrigerated Trucks are wildly popular too.  In fact, Dry Freight Transporting Trucks are up 275% and Refrigerated Trucks are up more than 200%.

Reasons Behing the Growth

The world as we know it is quickly changing right before our eyes. 

 The Covid pandemic has spurred growth within [...]

Flatbed Trucks serve a multitude of uses within the commercial truck industry.  Their open beds and strong, sturdy bodies make them perfect workhorses, enabling them to transport heavy and/or irregular cargo.

There are a number of trailers styles available when it comes to Flatbed Trucks.  Each one is designed to meet specific needs within the transportation industry.

From drop decks to lowboys, Flatbed Trucks come equipped to get jobs done that other trucks aren’t set up to do.  Hauling odd-sized loads is one of the capabilities Flatbed Trucks have that make them stand out in the line of transportation.  Read on to discover more uses for Flatbeds.

Vehicle Transporting and Recovery

One of the prime uses for a Flatbed is the delivery and recovery of vehicles. They are able to withstand the heavy weight of vehicles on their trailer which is useful for vehicles being towed without the wheels on the ground. 

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As a severe winter storm pounds the northeastern United States, the nation is bracing for even more snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. If you own a commercial work vehicle and want to earn some cold cash, you’re in luck.  There are plenty of opportunities to do so.

More than a foot of snow was dumped in areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio causing slick roads, driveways, and sidewalks. Vehicles equipped with snow removal set-ups or that can distribute snow melt are greatly needed.

Heavy snowfall is also bashing into North Carolina and Tennessee, adding insult to injury after the tornadoes that recently blew through. In addition to needing help digging out from the snow accumulations, the states are desperately begging for help with clean up from the tornadoes and high winds.

 

What [...]

The Boulder, Colorado-area wildfires spiraled out of control recently, resulting in consumption of over 1,600 acres and nearly 600 homes.  The weather-driven catastrophe is a reminder of the devastation fires can cause.  The emergency sent many into a frezy to try to fight the fires themselves using their own devices. 

Fire Fighting Trucks come in many shapes and sizes and are godsends where fires are concerned.   Whether they are used for locations experiencing wildfires or putting out homes or businesses that have caught on fire in other ways, Fire Fighting Trucks typically come in the form of customized trucks that are outfitted in such a way that is conducive to extinguishing fires.

In the midst of the mayhem of the Colorado fires, many residents turned to modifying their own [...]