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 the [...]

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 vehicles [...]

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 the [...]

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 trucks.  One man converted [...]

 

 

According to the CDC, snow, ice and extreme cold conditions account for 24% of all vehicle accidents.  Seventy-four percent of fatal accidents involve a large truck.  The statistics are staggering and it’s true – winter driving can be treacherous and even deadly if you’re not ready for it.

 Regardless of it you’re driving a Box Truck, Flatbed, Cargo Van, Big Rid, or any other type of commercial vehicle, freezing conditions combined with slick icy and snowy roads can be a disaster waiting to happen. 

Here are five winter weatherizing tips to help keep you safe:

1. Be Fluid with Your Fluid Checking

Cold weather wreaks havoc on vehicle fluids so it’s imperative to thoroughly check them.  Engine oil, transmission [...]

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at MJ TruckNation.  We would like to take this time as an occasion to express how much you mean to us.  As 2021 comes to an end, we would like to remind you that we are here for you…in good times and in bad.

If a new commercial work truck is on your Christmas list or even your bucket list, come on in and take a look around or visit our user-friendly website.  Our friendly and knowledgeable team members are standing by to assist you in any way we can.  We can help you choose the vehicle that will help you find the truck that’s the best fit for your needs and your wants.

We bring you the best of the best in trucks from global leading brands like Isuzu, Fuzo, [...]

 

Over 80% of the American population depends on trucking deliveries for their goods and services.  A slew of services can’t be provided without commercial trucks either.  Day Cabs are one of the most versatile and valuable types of work trucks that are suitable to meet the needs of a multitude of provisions. 

All About Day Cabs

 Day Cabs are trucks without sleeper cabins.  They have a single compartment tha tis over the truck engine.  They sport a 30% to 40% tighter turning radium than conventional trucks do which gives than a huge advantage in certain fields of work.  There are cab-forward, flat nose, cab-over, and forward control types and are also a number of names they are called but all in all, a [...]