As parts of the country begin to open back up after recent “Stay at Home” orders due to the novel Coronavirus, many construction truck drivers will soon be rejoining the workforce.  Out of the 1.8 million truck drivers in the US, some truck drivers have been working, a number of them even pulling overtime hours, other drivers’ work came to a screeching halt. 

“I am ecstatic to get back behind the wheel,” stated Hal Roman, a Dump Truck driver in Fort Worth, Texas.  “Even if I had been allowed to work, the gravel pit I haul from was closed, so it would have done me no good.  Thank God, I will be up and running again very soon.”

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When you run a Dump Truck or Landscaping business, you need a reliable workhorse Dump Truck that will make sure you get the job done.  The Isuzu NPR Crew Cab is the perfect match for dumping and hauling, guaranteed to meet all you basic needs – and then some.

Details about the Isuzu NPR Dump Truck

This brand new Dump Truck sports a 6.0-liter V8 engine.  It packs the power without weighing you down.  It’s gas-powered and gets fantastic fuel-mileage.  The 297 horsepower and 372 lbs. of torque ensures you have plenty of get-up-and-go behind you.

The fact that this truck has an automatic transmission means you’ll never have to bother with shifting gears.  You can spend your time doing more important things, like bringing in the payload.

You’ll love the roomy crew cab.  There’s ample space for your team members to ride along in style.  [...]

 

 

Have you ever wanted to abandon the 9-5 grind and be your own boss?  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, independent contractors make up 6.5% of the nation’s population.  The figures are rising and are expected to continue to climb.  So, maybe it’s not a bad idea. 

If you’ve decided to take the plunge, you’ll need to figure out what type of work you want to do.  If you like the idea of driving and making deliveries, a Dump Truck business may be the perfect fit for you.

Dump Truck Jobs

Dump Truck drivers can drive for other businesses or can be owners and operators of their own trucks.  [...]

If you have a landscape company, a Dovetail Landscape Truck might be just the thing you need to get your business off the ground.  Fully equipped to accommodate the multi-faceted needs of lawn work, this truck is rooted in power and blossoming with benefits.

What’s a Dovetail?

A Dovetail Landscape Truck defines trucks and trailers that have a loading ramp. A Dovetail is also called a Beavertail. The Dovetail type of truck isn’t limited to landscaping. They are also used in vehicle recovery and many other services too.

Dovetail Details

A Dovetail truck is called a Dovetail because of the Dovetail ramp.  The Dovetail ramp is called a Dovetail because of the Dovetail design on it – a joint that folds down at one end and on the other end, folds to rest on the floor, [...]

 

It’s projected that the economy will bust loose once the current pandemic passes. As possibilities begin to open up, a landscaping business might just be the perfect way for you to make a little (or a lot) of green. 

According to the PLANET (the Professional Landcare Network), a group of nationwide landscaping contractors, the landscaping industry rakes in a whopping $61 billion bucks a year.

Landscaping is one of the small businesses that tend to thrive in both good times and in bad. During the recession of 2007 -2008, it was one of the industries that stayed strong despite the odds. 

Here’s why:

• Weeds, bushes, and [...]

Many small businesses across the United States share a common goal, come tax season: Reduce Taxable Gross Income.  The IRS offers certain tax codes that help business owners write off business expenses, but few offer the same level of incentives that Section 179 is able to. Most people think the Section 179 deduction is some mysterious or complicated tax code. It really isn’t, as you will see below.

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a Commercial Truck, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves, while also helping the economy. In order to qualify for the Section 179 Deduction, [...]