Commercial Van Solutions

    When you think of refrigerated trucks , its purpose is pretty obvious – to transfer goods that needs to be refrigerated from one place to another. However, there are more advantages that come with it than you could actually see. Refrigerated trucks are used not only to transport perishable products but also medical supplies, artwork, or anything that needs constantly cool temperature to maintain its freshness and quality. If you have a business that handles these kinds of products, investing in a good refrigerated truck is a great decision. Here are the top benefits of having your own refrigerated truck for your business. Keeps the Goods Protected Aside from keeping the products fresh, a fridge truck also keeps your products protected from a lot of factors during transport. Fridge trucks can be locked, keeping the products safe from theft especially when travelling long distances. It also keeps the goods protected from harsh weather conditions and other da...

    Before you can successfully carry freight, you have to first identify the shipping alternative that best meets your transportation requirements. There is a wide array you can select from, including dry van, refrigerated (reefer), flatbed, and more. Each technique of transportation includes advantages as well as downsides that influence both shippers and also carriers who are transporting the freight. It’s an excellent suggestion to acquaint on your own with all of the freight shipping modes and also the requirements that go along with each. We’ve described the benefits and obstacles of dry van, refrigerated, and also flatbed shipping based on things such as haul size, wait times, and freight schedule. Dry Van Shipping Dry van shipping is among the most favored and also relied on freight transportation methods readily available. It’s remained the preferred method of transportation as a result of the high accessibility and various benefits of having actually an enc...

  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...

   Building a fleet is an important part of any supply chain, but what kind of vehicles do you really need for one? The most common choices are pickup trucks and cargo vans, but which one is really better? Let’s take a closer look at these two vehicles and their strengths and weaknesses to see which of these options is really the best one for your supply chain. Pickup Trucks Pickup trucks are the classic work truck. You’ll see them on every single jobsite and in many supply chains across the country. What are the benefits of using a pickup truck instead of a cargo van? First, you’ve got more cargo space in a pickup truck. Tall or long pieces can easily be secured in the bed of the truck, and it’s much easier to load and unload anything you’re hauling. You can also tow a trailer or other heavy equipment with a pickup much easier than you can with a cargo van. ...

    For many small businesses, the cargo van , whether it is small, midsized or large, is the backbone of the operation — a veritable workhorse that transports all the equipment, tools and workers to wherever the work awaits, such as a job site or a customer's home. As a result, your purchase has much to do with the kind of work you do, as well as your customers and your employees. It’s essential you buy a good-quality vehicle that meets the demands of your particular trade. In this guide, we provide an overview of the best work vans for businesses, the kind of gas mileage you can expect, the amount of space in the cargo area, payload capacities, powertrains and even resale values.   1. 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van It’s expensive, but if you’re looking for a van to deal with lots of heavy-duty work, this is a good choice. It also has a large loading capacity and some attractive extra features. Its maintenance costs can be high, but its high top ...

  Whether you’re an already-established business upping your efficiency or a new start-up entering the world of refrigerated transport for the first time, choosing the perfect refrigerated van can be difficult. Refrigerated vans  come in all shapes and sizes. This makes finding the perfect one tricky in itself, let alone when you add refrigeration. Vantastec has over 13 years’ experience in refrigerated van and temperature-controlled conversions. In this time we’ve gathered some crucial expertise, and today we’ll be putting that expertise to use by giving you five useful tips when buying your next refrigerated van . Which Size Vehicle Do You Need? In the light commercial vehicles sector, van sizes can be put into three different categories: small, medium and large. Smaller vehicles – such as the  Peugeot Partner  or  Ford Transit Connect  – feature payloads of approximately 400-420 kilograms and load spaces of around 1750mm in length (L1 models, fully-conve...