When it comes to pickup trucks, factors such as durability, agility, and horsepower come to mind. Certainly, having a pickup truck that is reliable and can meet all of your needs is important, which is why choosing a pickup truck for your work takes careful consideration.

Are you an electrician or an owner of another type of service business that involves transporting merchandise and equipment to customers? If so, how do you carry your equipment? More and more owners of service businesses are discovering the many advantages of using box trucks. Here are four basic benefits of box trucks for service businesses, along with a few considerations and warnings.

When you think of fleet vehicles in your company, you may think of uniformity out of habit rather than customization and how it can benefit you.  Don't think you can't find customized fleet vehicles for your unique business needs. It's possible to do this when you find a good fleet management consultancy that allows similar services.

Managing your work truck fleet is all about balancing excellent service with streamlined maintenance. Your vehicles need to be safe, enjoyable to ride in, and easy to use while your team provides service. At the same time, you're always looking for ways to increase performance and decrease the cost of upkeep. Somewhere between nightly maintenance checkup and the morning supplies restock, there are improvements to be made. 

A large or small fleet can boost revenue and make your business more productive, but it can also increase the amount of paperwork you will have to fill out. As your fleet expands you will be responsible for juggling many responsibilities, including the licensing and registration for each vehicle. 

Managing a fleet is anything but easy. As a business owner or fleet manager you will have to try out different strategies sometimes in the hopes that it will make your fleet more efficient and productive. Finding the right strategy for your company is a process that involves trial and error. After all, you will never know if a strategy will work until you test it out.

Do you own or manage a new business that needs a few vehicles? If so, you may be a good fit for our Micro Fleet service. When you're just getting started, it's important to carefully plan out your budget and save money whenever possible. We created our Micro Fleet service especially for startups and other small businesses who only need 1 to 5 vehicles to do business.  

Running an electrician, plumbing, or other home service business is going to mean making a smart decision on whether to lease or buy your fleet vehicles. The decision on what to do can often become challenging if you're not really sure how to analyze what you need.

Running a construction or home services company is going to require fleet vehicles. You may need to send out dozens of your vehicles to construction sites to provide supplies or to transport workers or to deliver services. It's going to mean a major expense on your part if you decide to invest in trucks (and maybe even passenger cars).

In most minds, there are two options for acquiring a vehicle. You can either buy one with the help of a long-term loan or you can rent one temporarily for a few days. However, in the business world, there is a third option, one that may be far more practical for your circumstances than either buying or short-term renting.