The first day of spring is right around the bend – March 20.  That’s great news if you’re suffering from the winter blues.  But, just because you are ready doesn’t mean your truck is.  Below you’ll find the top maintenance must do’s that will help ensure your truck is geared up for the spring and summer months ahead.

Importance of Work Truck Maintenance

As you know, your Work Truck is not only a mode of transportation, it enables you to bring home the bacon too.  When your truck is out of commission, so is your source of income.  In order to keep your work flowing, your truck has got to be running.

Preventative maintenance is far less expensive than repairs.  By implementing a preventative maintenance program, you’ll be able to schedule consistent checkups and routine upkeep.  Plus, you’ll keep on track with [...]

 

If you’re in the tree trimming industry, you know that the scope of your services is widespread.  From accessing the tops of tall trees to hauling off limbs, dirt, and debris, a large variety of equipment is needed and ideally, you’ll have a number of trucks to help you get the job done too.

Boom Truck

Without a doubt, you need a Boom Truck (also called a Bucket Truck) if you own a tree trimming outfit.  These types of trucks have a human-holding bucket with hydraulic lifts capable of reaching upwards of 50 feet, enabling you to access the tallest of tree branches. 

Boom Lift Trucks are specially designed for tree trimming, forestry, and arboriculture work.  The risk to you and your workers and damage to your customer’s home and [...]

You may not be set on which you prefer – diesel or gasoline.  But, if you are considering getting a new or used work vehicle, like a Dump Truck, Day Cab, or Boom Lift Truck, you’ll need to know before you go.  It’s best to do your research before you begin looking so you can narrow your search. 

Here are some factors to consider:

The Future Wave

Stricter emissions are coming.  EPA requirements are already in play and won’t be getting any laxer.  There isn’t one fuel source that trumps the other when it comes to being eco-friendly though because where gasoline is best due to the fact that it burns cleaner.  Diesel vehicles tend to last longer so there’s less waste piling up.

Initial Cost

Expect to pay [...]

 

If you have a bucket truck, you know it’s what’s in it that matters.  From the size and power of the truck to the exact height it is able to stretch to, the specs of your Bucket Truck and the bucket within greatly determines the scope of work you can do with it. 

 

What is a Bucket Truck?

A Bucket Truck is basically a Work Truck that has an aerial lift attached.  It is specially designed with a bucket attached which can lift a person up to a work platform.  Because of its unique ability to allow workers to access great heights, this type of truck is quite popular across many industries.

The core of a Bucket Truck is equipped with a hydraulic pole, also called a boom, that operates the bucket which [...]

Flatbed Trucks are very popular because they are so useful in a multitude of industries.  From hauling hay in the agricultural sector to pumping pipe to oil fields across the nation, Flatbed Trucks get the job done.

If you’ve been tossing around the idea of purchasing a new or used Flatbed Truck, you might be on the verge of making one of the best decisions of your life.  There are tons of benefits associated with owning one.  Reasons that make buying a Flatbed a wise choice include:

Easy to Haul:  Flatbed Trucks make hauling a breeze.  Since the beds are open, they are ideal for transporting irregular-sized and extremely heavy loads. 

Convenient Loading and Unloading:  Flatbed Trucks don’t require a dock to load and unload their wares as dry vans do.

Plentiful Delivery Jobs:  [...]

 

Spraying Trucks are essential for the agricultural world.  From watering the grounds to distributing pesticides and fertilizers, Spray Trucks are used by modern farmers across the nation to grow their crops and simplify the process of one of the most demanding industries in existence.  In order to optimize its performance, it’s important to know about the different Spray Trucks and their functions so you can choose the right one for your needs.

How Spray Trucks Work

A Spraying Truck is a Work Truck equipped with a device that is used to spray liquids that are contained in the rear of the truck.  They are used across a number of industries such as pest control, landscaping, and agriculture.  When used for agriculture, a Spraying Truck is helpful for many specific applications including spot spraying, misting, [...]

 

The second round of COVID-19 induced stimulus checks are on their way to American citizens, by direct deposits, checks, and debit cards.  The $600 payments pale in comparison to the previous $1200 ones sent earlier this year.  A recent YouGov survey revealed that out of the 2,504 United States adults polled, 70 percent felt $600 wasn’t near enough to meet the needs of the public who are still reeling from the negative financial impacts of the pandemic.

So, what’s a person to do with a measly $600?  At MJ TruckNation, we’ve got a great idea we think you’re going to love.

The on-going pandemic has millions of individuals are re-thinking and re-evaluating their livelihood.  Many who found themselves at the mercy of corporate America were out of work, including truck drivers, restaurant employees, and construction workers among a [...]

 

This may be the merriest Christmas ever.  ‘Tis the (tax) season for a tax-deductible Work Truck!  For a limited time only, you can give yourself a gift that will keep on giving. Thanks to Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code, you can get that new Commercial Vehicle you’ve been needing for your business AND take the total price of purchase or lease off of your 2020 taxes. 

It sounds to be too good to be true.  But, it’s not!  Section 179 was put into place, available for small businesses (including truck drivers, independent construction company owners, etc.) to promote businesses investing in themselves and to stimulate the economy.  While many are under the impression Section 179 is too complicated to navigate through, nothing could be further from the truth.  It’s actually very simple.

 

Gift Yourself a Tax Break [...]

 

The Capitol Christmas Tree recently made headlines when it reached the White House in a Flatbed Truck on November 20 after a cross-country journey from Southwest Colorado. 

While most don’t receive the attention that this noble one was awarded, over 25 million Christmas trees are sold every holiday season, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.  The majority of people don’t think twice about how their tree got from the forest to the lot, but transporting the trees has added an extra jingle to hundreds of Flatbed Truck drivers’ pockets. 

You too can join the festivities and make a little, or a lot, of extra Christmas cash.  All you need is a Flatbed Truck.  Here’s how:

Large Load Hauling

With a full-size Flatbed Truck, you can load the bed with Christmas trees from [...]

2020 has been an unprecedented year for truck drivers.  Whether it has hit you beneath the belt or has worked wonders for your wallet, how you handle your 2020 tax return is bound to make a big difference, one way or the other.

Many truck drivers don’t realize the benefits that are available to them or think they are so complicated, taking advantage of them is not worth the effort.  That is far from the truth, however.

How the 179 Tax Code Works

The goal at tax time, for those in the trucking industry, is always to reduce Taxable Gross Income since taxes are paid on Adjusted Taxable Income which is your income after qualified deductions.

Truck drivers, like other small business owners, are entitled to deductions and incentives that are set into place for them through Section [...]