Work Trucks to Get Your Business Working

Starting a business is an absolutely thrilling time in a person’s life. Well, it’s thrilling – and it’s daunting, stressful and overwhelming too. There are a lot of moving parts to setting up your own business, and one aspect that frequently gets overlooked is transportation. It sounds crazy, but oftentimes people get so excited about their business proposition they don’t stop and consider the logistics of either moving their wares or transporting their customers for example. If you are a budding entrepreneur with a solid business plan and you are just about to take the market by storm, make sure you take a minute and think through your transportation needs. After all, you’re going to feel a little silly Googling “work trucks for sale in Cincinnati” when you’ve got a backlog of orders to start delivering that day!

It’s really not surprising that people forget or overlook their transportation requirements though – after all, there are so many different types of work trucks and uniquely outfitted vans to tackle so many different kinds of jobs that it can be just plain confusing to figure out which one is right for your business. That’s why we’ve gone ahead and created a little primer below to help you get started on figuring out which type of work truck is the best work truck for your new venture.

Cargo Vans

Cargo vans are awesome. They are basically workhorses that can be designed to suit a variety of business needs. There are many on the market to choose from, with two popular options being the Ford Transit and the Chevy Express Cargo van. Both offer an astounding level of versatility and are ideal for jobs that require a lot of space to store equipment, which makes them ideal for people who are plumbers, electricians, florist… you name it, and there is a cargo van that is just waiting for you to customize it to meet your businesses needs.

Lest you think that your cargo van is going to be a slow-moving turtle on the highway, you can rest assured that these vans are not only built to get the job done; they are powered by engines that are ready and willing to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Take the Chevrolet Express Cargo van for instance. Available as either a 2500 Express or 3500 model, buyers have their choice of three engine options, the base being a powerful 4.3-liter V6 engine that gets up to 276 horsepower coupled with 298 pound-feet of torque. There is also the 2.8-liter four-cylinder Duramax Turbo-Diesel option, which will net you 181 horsepower, 396 pound-feet of torque and an impressive 6,800 pounds of maximum towing power. Of course, if you really want to get to work on time, you’ll probably want to choose the Vortec 6.0-liter V8 engine, which offers go-getters a powerful 341 horsepower and 373 pound-feet of torque – plenty to get even the most heavy-duty jobs done right and on time. No matter what your need for speed is, there is a cargo van out there that is equipped to handle the horsepower you need to pull in the big bucks.

We know that right now you are probably thinking something along the lines of “that’s cool they are powerful, but I don’t want to drive one of those boring white vans” – and we get it! Sure, you can brand the van with your logo, but it’s really not very exciting to just be yet another white cargo van barrelling down the highway. Fortunately, thanks to Ford, cargo vans are no longer bland white utility trucks – in fact, you can find a Ford Transit Cargo Van in an array of funky and fabulous colors such as: SchoolBus Yellow, Race Red, Stone Gray, White Gold, Blue Jeans, Shadow Black, Magnetic, Ingot Silver and Green Gem. Make your brand and your business stand out – choose a cargo van color that really sets your company apart.    And don’t forget, when it comes to customizing your cargo van, selecting the perfect exterior paint color is merely the first step.

Passenger Vans

A cargo van is ideal if you are either a tradesperson or a vendor selling goods that need to be transported en mass, but plenty of businesses do not revolve around a product – instead, they revolve around people. If you are starting a business that is going to require offering safe transportation to groups of people – think, children going to school, the elderly going out for a day trip, or even wedding guests getting to and from a venue, you’re going to want to do a lot of research into the best passenger vans on the market. You’re also going to want to consider your passengers need; if you are only driving your customers short distances, then perhaps you don’t need a passenger van with all the bells and whistles. However, if you’re going to offering long-haul transportation, you are going to want your clients to be as comfortable as possible… and you may even want to provide them with a few top-tier amenities, such as  Chevy’s built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi or premium audio capability with Ford’s SYNC3. No matter how many passengers, how many amenities and how many safety features you need to conduct your business knowing that your precious cargo is safe, there is a passenger van that can help you help people on the go.

Commercial Trucks To Choose From

Perhaps neither a cargo van or a passenger meets your businesses demands. If that’s the case, don’t worry – there are plenty of other commercial vehicles to choose from including pickup trucks, Chassis Cabs, Low Cab Forward, Express Cutaway and Stripped Chassis – just to name a few. Regardless of if you are making a living locally by plowing or if you are heading cross-country with containers full of cargo, there’s no reason to let transportation slow you down. Simply take the time to think about your goals, your growth plan, and your budget and then head to your local dealership to discuss what type of work truck is right for you and your business needs