Commercial Van Solutions

The average tractor-trailer weighs about 80,000 pounds, more than 20 times the weight of the average automobile. The tractor trailer will take nearly 550 feet to make an emergency stop. The average car or small truck takes about 315 feet to stop. Federal traffic officials say nearly 95 percent of traffic crashes stem from distracted driving. What do all these numbers mean? Simply, distracted driving poses a serious danger to life, limb and property. However, experts say taking some simple precautions to avoid both distracted truck driving and distracted driving in cars can prevent most crashes, like putting away your phone. FMCSA Establishes Traffic Regulations for Trucks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration bars CMV drivers from both reaching for mobile devices or using them during driving. Drivers are also prohibited from pressing more than one button on mobile devices while driving. However, they may use hands-free devices to communicate provided t

Taking on the life of a truck driver isn’t an easy decision. Your new lifestyle will consist mainly of you and your truck and you have to work to reduce truck driver stress. Driving can be a rewarding and pleasant career though. For example, think of refrigerated truck drivers as the people who deliver the fresh flowers and candy so that millions can celebrate Mother’s Day. Even with the reward at the delivery point, getting used to driving the long haul isn’t easy at first. Here are some tips for helping you cope with truck driver stress. Career Development Some companies will have “driver assistant” programs for rookies. This is a kind of mentoring relationship where you can turn to a more experienced driver for guidance. Solid trucking companies are always concerned with helping your career. Many will help you get CDL licensed and find the right opportunities for your situation. If your company has such a program, make sure to take advantage. Time Manageme

Your work van or truck is a complicated collaboration of gears and machinery. Modern vehicles incorporate more electronics than ever, too. The best way to keep yourself on the road and make your deadlines is to minimize unexpected breakdowns by keeping up with your preventive vehicle maintenance. Importance of Preventive Vehicle Maintenance Having a work truck or work van is critical to your job. Without it, you don’t just lose your means of transportation. You lose your mobile office, your mobile garage or your mobile toolshed. It’s organized just the way you want it. Bottom line, your vehicle keeps you working. Unexpected issues will eventually happen. But preventive vehicle maintenance keeps you on the road longer and more consistently – avoiding most of the hundreds of potential issues automobiles face. Here are some of the key benefits of staying on top of your vehicle’s maintenance: It Saves Money An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of medicine. Most

It’s important to select the right type of ladder rack for service fleets, because ladder racks can improve productivity, worker safety, and cargo capacity. Before you select a ladder rack, review the strengths and limitations of different types of ladder racks as well as the benefits of adding ladder racks to your service fleets. Benefits of Using Ladder Racks More Cargo Space When ladders go on the rack and not in the back of the vehicle, adding a ladder rack to your cargo fleet can improve the interior cargo space. You will be able to store more tools and equipment in your van when the ladders are stored on a rack. Since ladder racks can accommodate all sorts of items, not just ladders, this opens up the carrying capacity for all vehicles in your fleet. Reduced Risk of Injury  Since hauling a ladder rack in and out of a vehicle can cause injuries, installing ladder racks cuts down on injuries. This makes loading and unloading safer. Secure Storage Areas

We are going to discuss how non-CDL trucks, GCWR, and GVWR are all related. But, before we can do that, we’ve got to set the stage. Some Definitions and Explanations Okay, first things first. What do GVW, GCWR, and GVWR standard for? GVW – gross vehicle weight GVWR – gross vehicle weight rating GCWR – gross combination weight rating  In the world of CDL and non-CDL trucks, those are terms that are frequently used. GCWR may also be referred to as MAM (maximum authorized mass), GTW (gross train weight), GCM (gross combination mass), or gross combination weight rating (which still uses the initials GCWR). It refers to the combined mass of vehicle cargo, passengers, and a road vehicle that is legally allowable combined with the mass of the trailer cargo and the trailer itself. When it comes to vehicle ratings, they are set by the vehicle manufacturers. What is GVW? GVW and GVWR refer to the same thing – gross vehicle weight. The “R” just adds “rating” to th

Why is it that you see so many vehicles on the road today that are wrapped in advertisements? It could be because these truck wraps make money for the individual with the wrapped vehicle and generate business for the company being advertised. But is that all? Why Businesses Wrap Vehicles When it comes truck wraps, there are many reasons why they are so beneficial. Here’s a handful: Wraps are easily applied and maintained They last for years if properly maintained There are numerous options available for designs and colors There are few better ways to advertise a business Compared to paint, they are cheaper So those are the benefits of a truck wrap. But it’s important to make sure that the whole process is executed correctly. Making Your Design Memorable Two of the most important steps in creating a design for your truck wrap is to be sure you conceptualize and research. Research not only the business that the wrap represents but any competitors as well. Th

It’s more than your work van. It’s your commuting workhorse. Your office and workshop on wheels. And probably one of your biggest investments. You’ve probably taken all the usual steps to make sure it’s protected – proper maintenance, insurance, safe driving habits. But did you know that adding van equipment upfits can actually help protect you and your work vehicle? You may think of van upfit equipment as just a way to organize your tools and supplies. But that’s just one part of its job. Upfits help protect your van from the wear and tear your equipment can inflict on it. Plus, van equipment upfits made specifically for your work van and properly installed helps protect  you as well as your work van. Let’s explore a few examples. How Partitions Help Protect Your Work Van & You Van partitions provide a barrier between you and your cargo, to help keep you both safe and comfortable on your commute. How it helps protect your work van – You never know when yo