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Van Equipment to Increase your Time Savings at Work

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Time savings is a large part of a successful business. Keeping on track and on time is key to increasing your sales and overall gross profit. On a daily basis, there are simple things that can help you and your employees stay on track. Creating prioritized task lists for example, helps give perspective on what needs to be accomplished during the course of a day. However, it’s also important to ensure you have the correct tools for time savings. Whether you’re a fleet owner or a sole proprietor with one van, it’s important to ensure the van equipment you have is going to help you save a couple extra minutes of your day.  Below is a list of van equipment designed for company time savings: Rear Access Partition Increase time savings by accessing your cargo space directly from your cab, with a walk-through partition. These partitions still offer you the safety you need while on the road, but also eliminates the need for you to exit your vehicle to access your cargo. Drop-Down Ladder Rack L

Perishable Goods Delivery With Reefer Trucks

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When transporting large quantities of perishable goods, a reefer truck may be the best option. Reefer trucks have internal cooling systems that can maintain a specific temperature inside the trailer. These trucks can be set at a range of temperatures from freezing to room temperature. Reefer trucks were invented in the 1930s as a solution to the problem of transporting cold and frozen goods safely. Manufacturers and producers wrestled with this question for decades, employing the first attempt at a cold shipment method on trains in the mid-19th century. Railroad companies filled train cars with large blocks of ice in an effort to keep products cold as they traveled across the country. After the invention of automobiles, drivers carried this method over to trucks and also used insulation to keep out heat. Fans in the vehicles also helped to move cold air around the container. This method was not sufficient, however, because drivers would still have to stop periodically to

Top Advantages of Using Refrigerated Vans

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Refrigerated vans are trucks equipped with cooling bodies to transport goods over long distances. It is very useful for the transportation of temperature sensitive goods to supermarkets or foods to festivals or even medical materials to hospitals. For a transportation firm, having refrigerated vans are a must to expand their business and generate more revenue. Here are 5 benefits of using refrigerated vans: Versatile:  Refrigerated vans are not restricted to only one industry. The van can be utilized in many businesses from fish, dairy, meat industry to pharmaceutical and chemicals industry. This helps transportation firm in having worked throughout the year and so the business never goes through a dormant phase. Protection:  The refrigerated vans are capable of transporting perishable items over long distances. If one owns a refrigerated van then he doesn’t have to worry about the safety of perishable goods like flowers and vegetables while transporting it over long distances. Using r

Top 5 Cargo Vans For a Cleaning Business

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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

10 Unexpected Reasons Why Refrigerated Truck Drivers Love their Jobs

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  There are many different kinds of trucks you can drive and loads you can haul once you get your commercial driver’s license. However, some drivers are particular about what they transport. This could be due to safety, expertise, or the additional skills utilized beyond driving a truck. Here are 10 unexpected reasons why refrigerator truck drivers love their job! Reason #1 The Pay Is Excellent We are still in the midst of a nationwide driver shortage making trucking a lucrative job. However, drivers who transport temperature-controlled items such as produce and refrigerated, and frozen goods often make a bit more—especially if transporting fragile produce and food items. And the bonuses and benefits are impressive. Reason #2 You Can Be Your Own Boss If you have always dreamed of being an owner-operator, one of the most in-demand sectors for drivers is reefer trucks. Why? Major corporations simply don’t have the attention to detail required to ensure that each of their

How to Keep Your Refrigerated Truck Clean and Safe

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Summertime means juicy fruit, cold ice cream, and refreshing lemonade. Refrigerated trucks , or “reefer trucks” help deliver fresh produce and other perishable freight to all parts of the country. If you’re hauling reefer freight, it’s important to maintain your trailer so you deliver undamaged and unspoiled goods. Hauling refrigerated cargo can be dangerous because if the trailer’s temperature gets too high or dips too low, your load could be ruined or make people sick. With these tips you can help keep your load safe, so everyone can enjoy the tastes of summer. Wash out your trailer :  If you’re hauling meat, blood can spread across the trailer floor and possibly contaminate your next load. To avoid this, be sure to wash out your trailer after each load. Some warehouses will have a hose you can use. Check the temperature :  Ask the shipper what temperature you should keep the load at. Being off even one degree can spoil the freight. Bacteria can grow if the temperatur

Why is van insulation important?

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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