Every minute on a job site counts. If your technicians are wasting time digging through cluttered trucks, setting up slow equipment, or making unnecessary trips for forgotten tools, you’re losing money. Smart truck upfitting and van upfitting can change that. By customizing your fleet vehicles with the right systems, you can create a more organized, efficient, and profitable operation. And when it comes to mobile compressed air power, nothing maximizes space and performance quite like the UNDERHOOD® air compressor developed by VMAC.
Air compressors for mobile tire service help you replace commercial, passenger, and OTR tires quickly and efficiently. These compressors are typically used to inflate tires and power impact wrenches and other pneumatic tools.
Air compressors are vital for water, roads, construction, and fleet departments across the nation, allowing municipal workers to complete critical jobs quickly and efficiently. VMAC’s rotary screw air compressors are proven to work outside in rugged conditions of remote job sites and can handle extreme environments.
Many trades rely on compressed air for tools like impact wrenches, grinders, jackhammers, and sandblasters. Traditionally, this required hauling around a bulky tow-behind compressor that eats up valuable parking space and slows down operations.
The smarter solution? Install an UNDERHOOD rotary screw air compressor directly into your work vehicle’s engine compartment. The UNDERHOOD air compressor is the best choice if you want to maximize cargo space, lower truck GVW, and reduce maintenance requirements. Installation quality is critical, especially when considering vehicle integrated air compressors. VMAC systems have been engineered for the easiest possible installation, and VMAC authorized dealers are trained to handle installation requirements, allowing you to have peace of mind on the job site.
The UNDERHOOD solves common safety issues that many operators face with traditional air compressors installed in van cargo areas - operators won’t be exposed to toxic fumes in the cargo area or the risk of gas fires. In addition, lifting injuries are minimized as operators are not required to lift and move a heavy piece of machinery.
In fact, the UNDERHOOD40 systems with Advanced Digital Controls are also equipped with enhanced safety controls including automatic system checks, thermal protection, safety interlocks on the transmission park signal and parking brake, and more.
Space-Saving: Frees up to 80 cubic feet of cargo space and can reduce vehicle weight by up to 1,900 lb.
Continuous Power: 100% duty cycle means it can run air tools all day without stopping.
Vehicle Integration: No separate engine to fuel or maintain. It is powered by your truck or van’s engine.
Versatile Models: From the compact UNDERHOOD40 for light-duty work to the heavy-hitting UNDERHOOD70 and UNDERHOOD150 for demanding industrial applications.
With VMAC’s patented rotary screw technology, you get instant air on demand, consistent pressure, and less downtime, making it one of the most popular service truck air compressor options available.
As Buzz Kirby, with the City of Livonia states, “Now that the UNDERHOOD air compressor is with the truck, it is ready to use whenever there is a need for compressed air on the job site. There’s no lost time traveling back to the yard to get a compressor, and we don’t have to tow a trailer.”
The right truck or van upfit can transform your fleet into a more efficient, organized, and profitable operation. By combining smart storage options, and powerful onboard systems like the UNDERHOOD air compressor, you give technicians the tools and setup they need to work smarter, not harder. Every minute saved is a minute you can spend serving more customers, boosting your reputation, and increasing revenue. In today’s competitive market, the right upfit isn’t an expense, it’s a growth strategy.