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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.

Customize it!

Finding a truck to fit your inner personality is easier today than it was in the yester-years. It is now more popular than ever to get a customized truck straight from the dealerships with special edition pickups available from all the major manufacturers. Many truck owners in the past would drive a truck off the dealership lot and then start the painstaking customization process, piece by piece. Now days, you can walk into any dealership and every truck looks custom, even if it’s the same truck, because of the options available to you the customer. Everything cosmetic with options like custom rims, grilles, emblems, paint jobs, etc. to function such as cab size, tow packages, side steps, bed liners, lights…and the list goes on and on! Take for example the Sublime Green Limited Edition Dodge Ram 1500.

2017 Ram 1500 Sublime Green-Limited Edition photo courtesy of  www.ramtrucks.com

The same process can be done with your work pickup truck. You can start with the truck you have or start shopping for a brand new truck and Fleetwest can help you build a work truck that suits you and your company needs. Choose a Load’N’Go model and then start adding your options, such as:

• Ladder or material racks
• Slide out trays
• Adjustable shelving
• Drawer dividers
• Vice Mounts & Tool Holders

The customizing doesn’t have to stop there, either. The service bodies all come to you white powder coated, the perfect canvas for your creation to paint or even wrap it. One of my favorite examples is "Big Red" that Pro Pickup Magazine customized a Fleetwest Load'N'Go Powerbody for a give away back in 2013.

And don’t forget that no holes are drilled to install the Fleetwest service body models making them fully transferable, even fully loaded, from one truck bed to another.  Call Fleetwest today toll-free in the U.S. at (866) 497-7200 and create your own limited edition.

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 or hobbies as well as pickup truck models. The fiberglass service bodies are completely transferable fully loaded from one pickup truck to another. The outer surfaces on these fiberglass models are also the perfect canvas for logo wraps creating a mobile billboard for your local advertisement. The transferable truck bodies by Fleetwest are as versatile as they come and can create flexible fleets.

• Food Services – The 175 equipped with a special air conditioning system for refrigeration can be used for food delivery, such as produce and dairy and without refrigeration for non-perishable items such as pet food, bread, etc.

• Mechanical Fields – Electrical and satellite repair, HVAC-R industry, construction and Utilities technicians alike love the spacious, customizable interior and especially the back saving slide out trays. Fleet managers love the durable, lightweight fiberglass exterior that improves fuel economy and maintenance costs.

• Medical Service – Emergency response units for fire and rescue services use the 175 to safely store and organize tools. The larger 385 model can be used for lifesaving units with ample storage space for medical supplies and still allows for maneuverability with treatment tables.

The 175 and 385 fits most full-size long bed pickup trucks from Dodge, Chevy, GMC, Ford, and Nissan. To create your flexible fleet or for more information call a Fleetwest representative toll-free in the U.S. at (866) 497-7200.

Fiat Chrysler Recall on Dodge Ram Trucks

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