Building the Optimal Work Truck

When you’re building a work truck, there numerous specs that need to be factored correctly to avoid costly oversights. Make sure you consider a vehicle’s operating guidelines and payload requirements. A smart fleet manager should talk with the people in the field to understand what type of service the vehicle is expected to perform and how it needs to be used. During that discussion with the technicians, you may discover problems that they have encountered in their everyday use that may have been over looked.

It’s not uncommon to uncover issues with insufficient tool storage or lack of bins, limited visibility, loading height restrictions and poor payload distribution. It is essential to understand how a vehicle will be loaded and unloaded. Do they need lifts, ramps or even slide out trays? The more you understand the vehicle or upfit deficiencies the more efficient your next build will be. Not to mention your technician’s performance and satisfaction will be.

With a Fleetwest service body we have the innovative solutions to create the ideal work truck so you can work smarter, not harder! The Load’N’Go by Fleetwest not only can help with organization and make you more efficient, but it can also make for a safer work environment. The Load’N’Go can be equipped with a list of option such as:

• Slides make accessing supplies easy and painless
• Cabinets/shelving with side access provide organized storage to keep track of inventory
• Dividers and storage bins in various sizes to help with proper tool storage
• LED lighting for convenience and safety
• Ladder/material racks for easy accessibility

Call a Fleetwest representative and start building your optimal work truck today!

Toll-free in the U.S. (866) 497-7200

www.fleetwest.net

New Special Order Cargo Slide!

Now available by special order, Steel Cargo Slide. It's the bigger and badder brother of our aluminum slide.

All Steel Construction 1500 pound Capacity 90% Extension Black Powder Coated Tray with vinyl mat Spring Loaded Release Handle Contact a Fleetwest Representative at (866) 497-7200 for more information. www.fleetwest.net

Tax deduction...you still have time!

With 2018 creeping up on us, let’s talk about tax deductions. Before you know it 2017 will come to an end and it’s not too late to take advantage of the Section 179 tax deduction. This deduction is good on new and used equipment financed/purchased and put into service by 12/31/2017.

What is the Section 179 Deduction?

Basically, the Section 179 deduction is an incentive created by the U.S. Government for small businesses to invest in themselves, although large businesses can benefit as well. It allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price, of qualifying equipment, from your gross income. The total amount available for write off is $500,000 on a spending cap of $2,000,000 in equipment purchases made in 2017.

Here is an example of how Section 179 works:

To find out all the ins and outs of Section 179 and the answers to all your questions, visit the official website at www.section179.org. There is also a free calculator to give you an estimate of how much money you can save. See the handy Section 179 Calculator that's fully updated for 2017, and includes any/all increases from any newly enacted PATH Act.

Many businesses are finding Section 179 Qualified Financing to be an attractive option in 2017, especially since the year-end increases don't leave much time for action. Please apply today.

Keep in mind the Section 179 Deduction can be applied to purchases on any capital equipment like the Service Truck Bodies from Fleetwest. To see the complete Fleetwest Line visit our website at www.Fleetwest.net and get a quote today.

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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.