Versatile Service Truck Body

An important factor to look for in a service body is versatility. An open mind and creative thinking can transfer your work truck into a successful business.

The 175 by Fleetwest is ideal for multiple industries and a universal fit for 

full size pickup models with 8' or 6.5' beds.

Food Service | Emergency Response | Utilities/Satelite Repair | HVAC

The 175 fiberglass service bodies are completely transferable fully loaded from one pickup truck to another. The outer surfaces on the fiberglass models are also the perfect canvas for logo wraps creating a mobile billboard for your local advertisement.

The innovative truck bodies by Fleetwest are as versatile as they come 

and help to create flexible fleets.

Click on link below for more info on our products: 

• Load'N'Go - Steel Service Body
• Durashell - Fiberglass Composite Inserts

www.fleetwest.net or call us at (866) 497-7200

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I can think of one more innovation to add to the New F-150 and that would be a Fleetwest Load'N'Go. That is a work truck perfect match! Check out the innovative features of the Load'N'Go at www.fleetwest.net.

Celebrating 100 Years of Chevy Trucks

The 2018 Model Trucks is a huge milestone for Chevy. It marks the Centennial for the production of the Chevrolet truck. It no doubt that Chevy is one of the most recognizable brands in the world after one hundred years and more than 85 million trucks. Chevrolet is celebrating their truck centennial by honoring the owners who have made Chevy Trucks a part of their lives. They kicked off with a 100 day long celebration that started September 28^th at the State Fair of Texas and will conclude with a Chevy Truck Centennial Celebration event on December 16 at the Texas Motor Speedway.

You can read more about the Centennial Celebration and the new Special Editions here. Examples of how they are celebrating the centennial:

•  New 2018 Silverado and Colorado Centennial Special Editions
•  National rollout of the Chevy Truck Legends program
•  Branded merchandise featuring Chevy heritage bowtie
•  Chevy Trucks Centennial Celebration on Dec. 16, 2017

Since 1918, Chevrolet Trucks has focused on making the best of the best to meet every customer’s needs. A century later and they are still the only manufacturer to offer customers a three-truck portfolio --the Colorado, Silverado and Silverado HD-- as well as a full line of special editions to fit their needs and style.

Here at Fleetwest we have two Chevy Trucks that we use everyday. They make amazing work trucks. W, our 2006 Silverado HD, hauls around our 20 ft. trailer with a Load'N'Go service body in the back and three bodies on the trailer; all with 250,000 miles and still going! You can check him out at chevytrucklegends.com. Also, his 2011 younger brother pulls his weight around here too.
If you'd like to make your Chevy Truck an Ultimate Work Truck with a Load'N'Go, give us a call toll-free in the U.S. (866) 497-7200

"W" with a Load'N'Go Powerbody

Time to Winterize!!

Now that the temperatures are cooling down, it's time to think about your winter maintenance. Routine truck maintenance is always an important process to keep trucks in working order. Not only does it reduce the risk of potential mechanical failures, there are additional benefits such as increased longevity, resale value and improved fuel economy. There are many technologies and techniques for fleet maintenance that can help increase fuel efficiency up to 10%.

Here are some tips that can help you save this winter:

• Make sure that your truck’s tires have adequate thread depth and air pressure. Keeping tires properly inflated alone can increase gas mileage by 3%
• Regularly replace clogged air filters
• Park in warmer areas to increase the initial temperature of your pickup’s engine
• Replace old batteries-most last three to five years (less in extreme heat or cold)
• Use the recommended grade of motor oil
• Combine trips whenever possible to avoid driving with a cold engine
• Remove accessories that increase wind resistance-winter weather may require some vehicle modifications
• Try a more efficient vehicle. ½ ton pickups allow greater opportunity for fuel savings and efficiency.

Don't forget about safety either; alter the way you drive to be safer on the road as well. Applying all these techniques in addition to installing a transferable truck body by Fleetwest, will offer remarkable savings and allow more room for the optimization of your fleet!

Fleetwest has many options for ½ ton pickup truck configurations with lightweight fiberglass composite and steel models that are 100% transferable. These service bodies require a no holes drilled installation and are available with many options that make it possible to efficiently store tools and equipment all the while cutting back on fuel costs and increasing resale value!

For more information on the transferable service bodies by Fleetwest visit our website www.Fleetwest.net or call Toll Free in the U.S. at (866) 497 – 7200.

Our very own Celebrity!

Meet W, our very own Truck Legend and local celebrity around here. W has been our hard working work truck and part of the Fleetwest family for going on 12 years now. He's even been on TV! You can see him on Truck U on the Velocity Chanel,in several of our You Tube videos on our page and if you're local, you've probably seen him driving around town. Check out his story at Chevy Truck Legends.

If you'd like to hear more about that beautiful Load'N'Go Powerbody that he's sporting, we can help you with that here at www.fleetwest.com or toll free in the U.S. (866) 497-7200.

New Ford F-150 Lineup delivers more

Once again Ford has knocked it out of the park and delivered another award winning lineup.  Ford debuted the 2018 F-150 lineup in Dearborn, Michigan on August 9, 2017. The new 2018 F-150 is more advanced, smarter, and tougher than ever before with best-in-class towing, payload and efficiency. And let’s not forget about more choices!

With this more advanced powertrain lineup, Ford made it easier to find the right truck for your needs-just maybe harder to choose your favorite.

• The second generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with segment-exclusive SelectShift® 10-speed automatic transmission offers an EPA-estimated rating of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and a best-in-class rating of 22 mpg combined.
• The enhanced 5.0-liter V8 demonstrates a best-in-class payload capacity of 3,270 pounds
• The second generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 delivers with a best-in-class towing capacity of 13,200 pounds
• The all-new 3.3-liter V6 engine is more efficient, more powerful and delivers more torque
• The all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel V6 paired with 10-speed SelectShift automatic is the first diesel engine offered for the F-150

The new 2018 Ford F-150 will be built at Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan and goes on sale this fall.

For an ultimately efficient work truck pickup, embellish a new F-150 with a Fleetwest service body. Fleetwest offers steel and fiberglass service bodies that are 100% transferable that slips in/out of the bed of the pickup. No holes are drilled for the installation, creating a higher resale value for both your service body and your pickup truck. This also means fewer trucks are needed for your fleet, which is more versatile and economical. Fleetwest service bodies fit most major makes of full-size trucks such as GMC, Chevy, Ford, Dodge and Toyota. Models are available to accommodate both standard short and long bed trucks. 

For more information call (866) 497-7200

Gas or Diesel? The Age Old Question

The age-old question of “is a gas or diesel truck better”, always comes up when it’s time to purchase a new truck. Since there is no right or wrong answer to this question, there are still pros and cons to consider. It really comes down to which is the best fit for your business or fleet’s needs.

Recent advancements on gasoline engines, such as direct injection and turbocharging, have bridged that gap on better fuel economy, as well as power, between gas and diesel fueled vehicles. Whereas diesel fuel used to cost less than gas in the past, that is not so much the case any longer. It’s seems to have reversed gears with diesel costing more than gas does. According to motorist.org, the price increase is due to the addition refining to make ultra-low sulfur diesel now required to be legal to use in modern diesel powered vehicles (including heavy trucks). Diesel engines may still have the edge on mileage, but it is not as it was before, also due to the emissions controls and the ultra-low sulfur fuel.

The cost of a diesel truck is an average of $5,000+ more than its gas-powered counterparts. This is also not even considering the costs required to maintain diesel engines. However, diesel trucks generally do offer better resale value; which is a huge plus if you are leasing your truck.

Now, when it comes to power, there is no denying that diesel engines have more torque to give them the edge here. This is an advantage especially if using the truck for extensive towing or heavy duty hauling. These points and more are covered by the guys at TFLtruck.com. Check out this video 

TFLtruck.com Heavy Duty Gas or Diesel? Which Truck Is Best For You?

Whether you choose a diesel or gas powered truck, any of the Fleetwest service bodies will help to complete the ideal work truck. Fleetwest has a variety of steel and fiberglass service bodies that are a universal fit in most full size truck beds. These bodies will also help contribute with the resale value because of the no holes drilled installation. All service bodies are 100% transferable from one pickup truck bed to another even fully loaded. The Load'N'Go Security Top even has a flip top, fully removable, allowing the ability to adjust for larger load items.

Load'N'Go Security Top 

For more information, please visit our website www.fleetwest.net or call us toll-free in the U.S. at (866) 497-7200.

Transferable How?

Fleetwest is an innovative fleet solutions company specializing in transferable service bodies for pickup trucks. They offer both fiberglass composite and steel constructed transferable service bodies for standard pickup trucks. Fleetwest service bodies are designed to outlast multiple trucks and be a versatile solution through a universal truck fit design. A no holes drilled installation allows it to transfer from one truck to another in minutes. There are three ways you can transfer the service bodies on/off:

• Forklift
• Lifting Jacks
• Crane

The Load’N’Go steel service body has forklift tunnels built into every model and can be transferred from truck to truck while fully loaded. This saves valuable man hours and there is no downtime on the job site hunting for tools in a borrowed service vehicle.  The lifting jack method allows the service technician more flexibility in transferring the service body on the job site or at a remote location where a forklift might not be available.  Using a crane to transfer the service body is the quickest and easiest method, however this method does require additional lifting tubes. No matter which transfer option you use, the transferable truck body will add valuable flexibility and cost savings to your service fleet. 

For instructional videos please visit their You Tube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/Fleetwest1/videos.

Transferability changes everything!

Call a Fleetwest representative at (866) 497-7200 to discuss making your 

work truck transferable today!

Prevent Work-Truck Theft

Contractors rely on their tools and equipment for their jobs. Whether you’re a small independent company or huge corporation, work-truck theft is an unexpected, costly hassle. These crimes not only delay work schedules, but can cause financial hardship. Fleet managers and independent contractors alike can put preventative measures in place to combat cargo theft by securing vehicles. Listed below are some tips to reduce the chance of theft:

·        Secure your vehicle – Always lock doors and close windows

·        Use heavy-duty locking tool boxes

·        Installing custom tamper resistant door handles

·        Install extra lighting and/or motion-censored lights where vehicles are parked

·        Install an alarm system

·        Photograph, document and record serial numbers of your equipment and tools.

·        Engrave your tools with your federal tax I.D number or company name

The easiest way to ensure the safety of cargo is with a secure service body. Most vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty locking mechanisms, and service bodies should not be an exception. Load'N'Go service bodies by Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies are equipped with stainless steel, double locking T-handles, and made to protect expensive cargo from theft.

The ST-2000 is the newest Load’N’Go by Fleetwest. All Load'N'Go service bodies are fully transferable on-and off the bed of a pickup truck in minutes.  They can be transferred from one pickup to another with optional four-corner lifting jacks, a crane, or a forklift via the built-in forklift tunnels.The ST-2000 is a universal fit for all the major makes of pickup trucks such as Chevy, Dodge, and Ford. Some of the features available on the ST-2000 include a barn door configuration with double panel doors for additional security, a solid fixed top, and durable spray-in bed liner.

ST-2000 Leave tailgate on for add'l security

ST-2000 Double panel barn doors

To get a quote on the Load'N'Go ST-2000, call toll free in the U.S. at 866-497-7200.