Commercial Van Solutions

Are you a van owner concerned about leaving your vehicle unattended? Don’t fret, because all you need is a reliable security method for protecting your van from theft. You can use alarms, locks, window security, and more. It’s even better to deploy a combination of security options – sometimes, standard locks aren’t enough. Moreover, you can pay attention to a few other things to keep your van safe and secure, such as, your parking location and opting for a certain insurance. So, what exactly you can do to keep the thieves away? Let’s find out: 1. Van alarms Although most vans come equipped with a standard electronic alarm system, it’s wise to ensure it includes an immobiliser as well. Immobilisers stop thieves from being able to hot-wire your car. You can choose from standard and intelligent immobilisers. Although standard devices do the job, intelligent immobilizers are better. They are securer and can protect your van from even the most experienced thief....

We all know that reefer vans all essentially have one function: to keep the cooling bay of the van cold. This is perfect for businesses and events that involve lots of perishables, but let’s look at a few other less conventional uses of our vans, not that you’ll use them this way, but it’s good to know other uses for those just in case days. Once you read our list of awesome other uses, you’ll no doubt be interested in renting or buying a reefer van for yourself.  Sitting Inside to Cool Down It’s no secret is hot. Really, really hot. With temperatures averaging around 70 degrees year round, cooling down is a year long necessity for locals. While it’s not built with interior seats, sitting in the cooling bay for a minute can be a real treat to beat the heat. In some medical emergencies, like cases of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, this can even save lives. We don’t suggest renting one of our vans for potential heat related first aid, but we wouldn’t stop...

141,872 commercial vehicles took to the roads performing all kinds of jobs from delivering cargo and installing cable boxes to filling potholes and fixing power lines. One of the biggest problems these workers encounter is hauling their equipment around and storing it a generic work van. Are you always on the road and think your van could use a little organization? If so, van shelving might be the perfect solution to keeping your tools in order so you can get the job done, without the hassle. In this article, we’re diving into six ingenious van shelving hacks you can use in your vehicle today to make your life a lot easier. Grab your keys, we’re getting started. 5 Genius Van Shelving Ideas  Do you ever struggle to find the tool or material you’re looking for only to realize its under a pile of cables or hidden away under equipment? Do you seem to never have enough space? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you’ll want to read on to fin...

If you have a truck and you need to haul a ladder, then getting a ladder rack is a no brainer. Ladders take up a lot of interior space and it may prevent you from fitting other equipment and force you to make multiple trips.  Therefore, if you own a roofing company or any business that involves carrying ladders and other long equipment to different locations, then getting a sturdy ladder rack for your truck or van is an absolute must. 6 Reasons You Need to Get a Ladder Rack Buying van ladder racks may seem pretty straight decision, but picking a specific model for the type of truck or van you have needs careful consideration. Before giving you our top tips on how to select the best ladder rack, here are the 6 reasons you need it in the first place. Significantly Improve Your Truck’s/ Van's Carrying Capacity If you carry a ladder in your truck without a rack, then you already know how much interior space it takes. If you own a construction company you a...

Outfitting your work van with a ladder rack is one of the best decisions you can make for your business. While most vans are factory made for transportation, you can still optimize their capacity by outfitting them with the right equipment. Whether you are a construction contractor, plumbing contractor, landscaper or roofer, installing a ladder rack will revolutionize your trade. This is a game changer as a ladder rack not only maximizes available space but also enhances safety standards in your operations. A drop-down van ladder rack is just one of the many rack systems that you can select. This article seeks to help you make the right choice when buying a ladder rack for your van. If you are looking for the most efficient ladder rack for your van keep reading: There are many reasons to install a ladder rack on your van the most important ones being: Increasing safety levels: A ladder rack secures bulky cargo safely and keeps everyone safe on the road. More...

When working in construction and other service industries, hauling ladders from fleet vehicles can be tiring and even dangerous. If you are shorter or nursing an injury, loading and unloading a ladder can be much more difficult, especially if your company uses high-roof fleet vans. Since you can’t stop using your ladder, what can make this part of your job easier? How can your company streamline its ladder usage in a cost-effective and efficient way? Consider installing ladder racks on fleet vehicles. Benefits of Ladder Racks As a necessary tool in many service and construction industries, it’s important to keep ladders safe and secure while driving. Here are some advantages to using ladder racks on fleet vehicles: More cargo space: Ladder racks provide more space in a fleet vehicle’s interior and eliminate the need to store ladders in the back of a van or truck bed. By using a ladder rack, there will be more interior space for storing other tools and equi...

Several news articles published this past spring described the good work of a well-known online supermarket that donated refrigerated vans to local food charities. What the company did was both honorable and very helpful to the charities in question. News reports explained that the purpose of the donations was to give food charities the means of delivering more fresh foods – like perishable fruits, vegetables, and meats – to recipients rather than just canned and dry goods. That is a great goal to pursue. Hopefully the food charities are not using the vans for storage as well. In short, refrigerated vans are for deliveries while refrigerated trailers are for storage. There really is no comparison when you are looking at a cold storage solution for more than a couple of hours at a time. Trailers Offer More Capacity One of the first things to note about refrigerated trailers is that, compared to refrigerated van hire, they offer more c...

Although previously steel-bodied trucks were being used for refrigerated transportation needs, recently, the use of fibreglass has successfully replaced it. Fibreglass is basically a composite material the principal element of it is plastic, and it is further reinforced with the use of small glass fibres. So, basically, the most significant benefits of using fibreglass are, it is lightweight compared to steel, and on the other hand, it is considered as a bad conductor of heat. These two features make this material ideal to be used for any refrigeration unit. Let’s get to know some more details about the benefits of fiber glass based refrigerated truck units in the following section. Heat Lock Mechanism The very first benefit of using fibre glass based vehicles for freight transport in Brisbane   is, of course, its heat lock mechanism. The insulation level of fibreglass is exceptionally high. It is a proven fact that the fibreglass refrige...

Refrigerated Van Buyer’s Guide: The Main Key Factors To Consider We understand that for some of our customers – especially those just starting their own business – the refrigerated van industry might not be the most intuitive subject to come to terms with. That’s why in the coming weeks, we’ll be using this space to publish a buyer’s guide, explaining everything you need to know in as much detail as we can. We’ll be going into these extensive details in the coming weeks, but firstly we think it’s best to give you a quick overview of the sorts of considerations you might have when looking at a refrigerated van – and what’s more, how we can meet those requirements. Here are some of main things you’ll want to think about when looking at a refrigerated van: The temperature you need. What your cargo will be. What sort of payload will you need? How many drops you’ll regularly make. How long the doors will be open for. What wheelbase you’ll need. Any other extra s...