Top Issues Caused By Overweight Commercial Vans & Service Trucks
Gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) and payloads can differ from vehicle to vehicle and it’s important to know what you’re working with when specifying or upfitting a specific heavy duty pickup truck. Before we get into the details of why it’s important to pay attention to vehicle weight ratings, let’s go over some important concepts: […]
Choosing An Air Compressor For Your Commercial Van In 2022
Commercial van sales have been on the rise for the last few years, as fleet managers revise their vehicle needs, and opt for vans over trucks. For many industries, vans provide the right amount of cargo space without the added bulk and price associated with larger work trucks. In this article, we cover two primary […]
Truck Mounted Rotary Screw Air Compressors For Service Vehicles (2021)
Mobile air compressor technology has improved rapidly in recent years and operators have more options today than in the past. There are two primary categories of truck mounted rotary screw air compressors that operators can choose between: Above-deck air compressors Vehicle integrated air compressors Both above-deck and vehicle integrated air compressors provide mobile air and […]
Cullen Diesel Chooses Mercedes-Benz 4×4 Sprinter Van Over Service Truck
Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing a three-part blog series centered around Cullen Diesel, the Detroit Diesel and MTU distributor for BC. Cullen Diesel mechanics are factory trained and certified […]
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Commercial Van Market Growth Creates New Equipment Opportunities
Commercial van sales data from the NTEA (National Truck Equipment Association) reveals that commercial van sales continue to trend upwards, with each year surpassing the sales numbers from the year before. Between 2013 and 2019, commercial van sales increased by 56.7%. Total Van Sales in North America 2013: 224,723 2014: 239,646 2015: 282,216 2016: 292,096 2017: […]
5 Reasons to Choose An UNDERHOOD™ Air Compressor For Your Work Van
Over the last decade, the popularity of commercial vans has steadily grown, as fleet managers and business owners look for cost-savings and improved efficiency in their vehicles. Many companies offer different outfitting options specific to vans, including shelving, storage boxes, tools, and accessories. In the case of air compressors, there are several different solutions, but […]
Air Compressor Options For Service Vans (2021)
Service van operators who need an air compressor have one of two options—a vehicle-integrated air compressor that mounts in their engine compartment, or traditional air compressors that mount in the cargo area. UNDERHOOD™ Air Compressors For Vans If vehicle weight is a concern, and commercial van payload is limited, you can choose equipment that not […]
Commercial Van Education
Interest in commercial vans to replace traditional service trucks continues to grow. Sales figures provided by the NTEA (National Truck Equipment Association) show it’s a trend that is not fading. Growth has been sustained over about a 5-year period, and the reasons for this are clear.