Each year about 31 million people in the US move from one location to another.  Some move across town and others move across the nation.  One thing they have in common is they all have the need to move their belongings.  It’s no wonder the moving industry rakes in an estimated $86 billion dollars each year.  If you’re looking at getting into the moving business, good move!

 

Starting Up a Moving Business

Starting a moving business requires minimal equipment and supplies.  Aside from some straps, blankets, and boxes, you’ll need a reliable Box Truck.  You’ll have your choice of makes, models, and sizes.  You can opt for a new Box Truck or go with a used one. 

  Box Truck Makes and Models

Box Trucks are characterized by the fact that they are straight trucks with bed and cab are on the same chassis.  There are many manufacturers of Box Trucks.  [...]

Safety precautions are paying off.  The accident rates of medium-duty truck accidents are holding steady and are actually decreasing in some locations.  It’s all due to hard work and safety-related practices on the behalf of manufacturers and drivers and advanced safety technologies. 

 

While medium-duty trucks aren’t as high as heavy-duty trucks, they still pose a hearty risk to drivers, passengers, and others on the road.  It is the goal of production managers and drivers alike to eliminate accidents altogether.  That’s a tall order.  The fact that accident rates are not increasing for Class 3-6 trucks, but the number of drivers is hails as a huge accomplishment.

 

Safety Measures in Progress

Safety is forefront in the minds of drivers and fleet owners alike.  Accidents cost money and lives.  Here’s what is being done to make medium duty runs safer:

 

Safety Training

Being aware of safety means less accidents.  It’s a [...]

Isuzu is a manufacturer that just keeps surprising the public. Every year, they are adding more features to make their commercial work vehicles more powerful, more comfortable, more efficient, and more economic.  This time, they’ve done all that and have a promising new captain at the helm too.

Shaun Skinner has been appointed as the chief executive of Isuzu.  He’s the first local to be elected to oversee the overseas distributorship.  He joined up with American Isuzu Motors in June of 1987 and in 2002 moved to ICTA. By 2016 he was named as the first American president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America.

Skinner has been quoted as saying that he’s bullish on the future of medium-duty trucks which comes as welcome news to those who drive one.  Often times, consumers have expressed that they feel medium-duty work trucks are overlooked in the lineup with more emphasis being placed on heavy-duty commercial [...]

It’s only fitting to announce of Saint Patrick’s Day that Isuzu Motors is the first in the line of commercial work trucks to truly go green.  The Japan-based manufacturer is notorious for features on its work trucks like 4-cylinder turbo diesels and now it is taking the vehicles to the next level…electric.

In 2018, Isuzu debuted an all-electric truck at a truck show in Indianapolis.  It was based on the Class 4 NPR-HD, a Quebec-based developer and manufacturer. 

The model will be used to modify the N-Series trucks Isuzu currently has on the market which are among their most superior vehicles.  The testing process is already underway with extensive emphasis being placed on such things as the charge times, load capacities, weigh capabilities, and estimated distance per charge.

 

What’s In Store?

The medium-duty electric truck is expected to be available to consumers in the late third quarter or early fourth quarter [...]

As the dynamics of vegetation management has evolved, so has the commercial work trucks that keep the industry going in the right direction.  Forestry, tree care, and vegetation management require multi-faceted performance from their work fleets in order to get their jobs done.  Bucket trucks with aerial lifts, storage space, trailers, and other highly specialized equipment are constantly being improved to serve the needs of the growing and ever-changing field of the forestry-related industries.

 

Bucket Truck Overview

A Bucket Truck is a utility truck that’s upfitted with a hydraulic boom, or pole, which is made for a man-carrying bucket at the end of it.  The bucket serves to extend the reach so that a job can be performed safely and accurately. 

Vegetation management, landscape companies, and forestry service businesses frequently use Bucket Trucks to access tree limbs that need to be cut down or pruned. Utility companies like gas, water, electric, cable, [...]

Looking for a Spray Truck?  If you are, you’ll find Isuzu carries some of the best, most affordable ones on the market. Built to last but light enough to maneuver with ease through most any situation you might encounter, Isuzu NPR-HD series (like FLS1, and FLS2) models are excellent Spray Trucks.

 

Who Needs a Spray Truck?

A Spray Truck is a commercial work truck that has the capacity to hold a tank used for holding liquid.  The trucks are used in many areas such as the pesticide, agriculture, and landscaping industries.  Spray Trucks can be customized so they can be optimized to perform the specific duties necessary for the job they’re needed for. 

 

Isuzu NPR-HD Series

Truflex, Nelco, FLS1, FLS2, RK, and RM are some of the Spray Trucks in the NPR-HD line up.  The average GVW is 14,500, making them light enough to maneuver but heavy enough to get the [...]

If you’re going to be operating an 18-wheeler, you know you’re going to need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  You may be surprised to learn, however, that if you pull a trailer behind your Dump Truck with a weight of 10,0001 pounds or more and the combined GVWR is over 26,000, you are required to hold a CDL. 

When it comes to who needs a CDL and who doesn’t, it’s not always that cut and dry.   In fact, it can get downright confusing. It’s best to know in advance if you need a CDL so you can be prepared.

 

What is a CDL?

A CDL is a driver’s license that you are required to have in order to operate large, heavy, or hazardous material vehicles including buses, trucks, and trailers.  The test consists of general knowledge as well as the combinations vehicle endorsement test and of course a driving test is [...]

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 immensely. [...]

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 work [...]

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 commercial [...]