Commercial Van Solutions

Truck bed covers can protect your  cargo van  from the elements and preserve the integrity of the bed itself. Flat covers are the most common types of covers and come in a variety of options depending on your budget and needs. Hard and Soft Folding Some of the most popular covers on the market, these are incredibly easy to use. If you need to be ab le to get in and out of your truck bed quickly, folding truck bed covers are a great option for you. Hard covers also add an extra element of security to your truck and are useful in harsher climates. Additionally, they sit flush to the truck bed, giving them a clean appearance. Rolling Rolling covers provide access to the entire truck bed when rolled all the way back, making them especially useful for truck owners who need to haul tall items. They also provide decent protection from weather. There are five primary types of rolling covers: Snap Velcro Vinyl Aluminum Polycarbonate Custom Covers These types of truck bed covers are ide...

A van can hold many shelves with different kinds of products and goods.  Most of the time, the business sells its product using a van. Van helps the business institution to carry their product or goods easily.  For a good organization of the product in vans, there is the necessity of shelve as shelves show the product in an excellent way to the consumer.  Van shelving is a necessary step to make business more active. There are a lot of advantages of van shelving in business.   No matter what size your vehicle, chances are that it will quickly turn into chaos without an organization system in place. But by installing racking units and van shelving, you can ensure that all of your equipment is on hand as and when you need it eliminating the need to waste hours rummaging through a sea of tools and materials in search of a specific piece.  Moreover, many van racking companies now offer removable storage solutions, so you can actually take all the tools that you nee...

What Is Preventative Maintenance? Since vehicle repairs can take a significant amount of time to complete and put your work van out of commission, preventative maintenance is critical. Additionally, vehicle breakdowns can result in costly repairs and reduce your company's profitability.  Usually, a preventative maintenance program includes everything from vehicle lubrication, cleaning and inspection to testing, adjustment and part replacements. The frequency of a vehicle's preventative maintenance and the type of work required will often come down to the vehicle's engine hours, mileage and manufacturer recommendations.  When you use commercial vans choose an incredible fuel-efficient van not only will it help the environment but you’ll also get better mileage for less money. What Does Preventative Maintenance Entail? If you want to keep your work van running at peak condition, you may want to use a preventative maintenance checklist. This checklist includes various prevent...

  Here Are Some Basics for Building a Camper Van Everybody has varying requirements when it comes to camper vans insulation. Maybe you want a van that can accommodate two or three people or you need special amenities like customized cooling.  Evaluate your demands carefully before you build your own camper van insulation .  Will you have to load stuff into the van regularly? Is the van for daily use? Such considerations are critical. A camper van insulation is a valuable asset, especially for a person who travels a lot. Consider your Budget The extent of the refurbishments that you can do when building a camper van will depend on your spending power. Every alteration from the insulation to the ventilation costs money. Set aside a budget so that you can design the camper van affordably.  Readymade kits offer cost savings because the refurbishments involve less work compared to handling everything from scratch. Remember to track expenses during the project. Don’t fit a...

Owning a small business can be a daunting, terrifying, and incredibly rewarding task all at the same time. You take an idea, make a plan, invest some time and money (a lot of time and money in some cases) and then work your butt off to pursue your entrepreneurial dream. However, one vital component to a small business model that many entrepreneurs unintentionally neglect is a business-owned vehicle. Why Do You Need a Commercial Vehicle? While some business owners might be able to get away with using their personal for a while, in the long run, any smart business owner is going to need to invest in a vehicle that is considered to be owned and operated by the business.   Commercial Vehicle Loan Rates and Terms The amount that you will be able to borrow will depend on your financial situation. The better your credit history is the better your terms and rates will be as this proves that you are financially responsibly which is what lenders seek. If you have poor credit history or score...

Safety first sums up what drivers must observe when loading cargo into their box truck. When it  comes to loading box trucks, it’s easy for drivers to get distracted with other issues at the dock/loading area or focus instead on the urgency of the job at hand without considering safe loading procedures. As a result, they become susceptible to strains, fractures, and other bodily injuries caused by improper body mechanics when lifting, carrying, or loading . So custom van shelving is one of options to save drivers as well as the safety of materials. Assess the Load Risk Situation Performing a load risk assessment enables truck drivers to address hazards before they become problems. Check for broken, unsecured, hazardous, or leaky items prior to loading them.  Consider Load Weight Load weight is a significant factor for ensuring the safe loading of your box truck. It is important to know the load capacity of the truck; consider shifting weights such as stacking heavier loads o...

Cleaning homes is a personal and professional venture that will involve travel to your customers’ homes or businesses to get the job done. So, how are you going to get your supplies from one place to another? Well, you’ll need one of the best cargo vans on the market to successfully perform all the jobs for your cleaning business. Whether it’s a Ford, Ram, or Mercedes Benz, we’ve got a model from our top 5 list of cargo vans for a cleaning business that you’re sure to love! Ford Transit Mercedes Benz Sprinter RAM ProMaster Chevrolet Express Nissan NV200 1. Ford Transit The 2019 Ford Transit cargo van starts at the lowest retail value of $33,135. The van sits two people in the front driver and passenger sides. Choose from ten colors including oxford white, school bus yellow, race red, stone grey, and more for the exterior color of the cargo van. Equipped with a rearview camera and electronic features to help you back out of one of your cleaning locations, this is a m...

Cargo van insulation is really important in order to moderate the temperature within your van. Typical cargo van conversions will use a panel van as a base vehicle, but the thin metal walls will very easily transfer heat and equalise to external temperatures. If you’re in extremely hot or cold climates this could mean a lot of discomfort. Van insulation will ensure that the temperature equalisation proces is slowed way down and you stay comfortable in your tiny home! This epic insulation guide includes all the research we did when converting Maeve into our all-year-round adventure vehicle. What types of insulation can you use in a cargo van? You’ll come across quite a few options in choosing the best van insulation material for you. Some of these are the same as you’ll find in many standard homes. Others, however, are more bespoke and harder to come by, and therefore far costlier to your wallet but potentially a much better insulation investment. We recommend conside...

The first major step the van building process is insulating your camper van .  As with everything in your van build, it’s important that you understand how something works in order to most effectively do it, so let’s talk about how insulation works.  Insulation has everything to do with heat transfer, of which there are three types: Radiation: Heat transferred through air (i.e. sunlight).  Radiant heat is primarily tied to van windows. Conduction: Heat transferred through solids (i.e. touching something cold and feel your hand get cold).  In other words, if it’s cold outside, the metal body of your van will conduct the heat inside to the outside, cooling the van’s internal temperature.  Vice versa for hot temperatures.  Remember, hot always moves to cold.  When you touch something cold, it feels like the cold is creeping into your hand, but actually, it’s the cold object drawing the heat away. Convection: Heat transferred through liquid or gas (i.e. w...

    The demand for van upfitting is growing day by day and customers select a pickup or service body truck for a mobile service application. Few commercial van options are available in the North American Market – three full-size vans and one compact van. And this number is increased more than doubled to 10 van models. These models provide a wider range of roof heights, wheelbases, payload capacities and engines for fleet managers to choose from.  We noticed that most of the customers switching from pickup trucks to vans because there is more demand for vans especially small vans and euro-style full-size vans. Below are given some new trends that are popular in commercial van upfits.  Rightsizing the van to the job Fleets give more importance to their business and focused on selecting the right size van. With greater options, they choose a more effective tailor vehicle that increases efficiencies and lower operational costs. How to upfit a van: Expan...

      Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people have found themselves with more free time to take up a hobby or work on a project. That being said, now is the perfect time to complete those vehicle upgrades you have not had time for in the past. This includes installing LED lights in your cargo van to add more style and color. Gather your supplies A majority of LED lighting kits come with everything you need in terms of materials, including light strips, cords, and remotes. In our opinion, the best LED lights are ones that offer a color gradient or change color based on the music. You will also need a variety of other tools and supplies to get the job done. This could include glue, electrical tape, zip ties, and/ or Velcro strips. Pick your location For the best results, you want to choose a location where the LED light strips are only visible when turned on. This means under the dash, under seats, or on the ceiling. But the best part about this process is ...

  Whether you’re a small business owner running a mobile service or a large company with a fleet of vehicles servicing an extended region, one thing is certain — your work vans are vital to your business. But, for them to serve you well, they need to be properly outfitted. One essential upgrade you may have overlooked is a van bulkhead. We know that cargo van bulkheads make work vehicles more organized and efficient. As a business owner, you know the importance of organization and efficiency to your bottom line. If you haven’t done so already, you should consider installing bulkheads in your vans. What Is A Van Bulkhead? Excellent question! A cargo van bulkhead is a partition typically made from steel, perforated steel or wire. This partition is installed directly behind the seats and can have a small pass-through door, allowing workers and drivers to access the van’s cargo area from the cockpit. All My Equipment Is Secured. Why Do I Need A Van Bulkhead? It ...

  Adding a cargo van ladder rack to your fleet vehicles will optimize your employees’ time when it comes to loading/unloading operations and will help to ensure their safety. Al Van carries the full range of racks from Ranger Design. Upfit your fleet with one of our high quality racks, made out of aluminum and stainless steel for long lasting use.  When working in construction and other service industries, hauling ladders from fleet cargo vehicles can be tiring and even dangerous. If you are shorter or nursing an injury, loading and unloading can be much more difficult, especially if your company uses high-roof cargo vans. Since you can’t stop using ladders, 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 Cargo Van Ladder Racks   As a necessary tool in many service and construction industries, it’s important to ke...

Finish carpenters carry a lot of tools. In fact, we carry more tools than any other trade I know, maybe more than any two combined. Sure, plumbers carry a lot of weight, but that’s mostly pipe. We carry   tools : table saws, table saw stands, outfeed tables, miter saws, miter saw stands, work tables, nail guns (at least four), drills (at least four), routers (at least four), planers, grinders, sanders, circular saws, track saws, compressors, air hoses, extension cords—and that’s just the big stuff. Then there’s the nails, screws, glue, sand paper…the list goes on and on. You’d think that after 15 years in this business I’d hate tools, but I love them. The problem is, how to get them to the job, and how to store them so I can find them! Although I have owned pickups, which are great for framing work, my choice for work vehicles has always been a van. And for finish/trim/cabinet installers, it’s hard to beat an Express Access Van. I first saw this vehicle advertised in  The...