November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Spec'ing Box Truck Bodies to Maximize Productivity

By Sean Lyden

ARTICLE TOOLS        | E-MailPrint RSS

Send an e-mail to a colleague Please fill out the form below to send a link to this story to your colleague.
Your Name:	Your E-mail:
Colleagues' E-mail (Separate each address with comma):
Message: (Max. 500 chars.)
Enter the verification code as it is shown below without spaces. (Not case-sensitive) Enter Code: What's this? Image Code Verification Automated programs can't "read" the code you see in the box: only humans can. When you enter this code, it ensures that your order is going to a real person. If you don't see an image, make sure your browser is set to display images and try again. If you're not sure what the code is, make your best guess. If you're incorrect, you'll get another chance to enter a different code on the next screen. Close
CANCEL

Depending on a truck's application, the basic plywood option is the lowest-cost box interior design. The 3/8-inch plywood protects the aluminum sidewalls.

As a fleet manager, you’re continually looking for ideas to cut vehicle operational costs and boost crew efficiency. Managing trucks with box truck bodies is one area to uncover potential cost savings and increase productivity when it comes to body specs.

Think about it. Could a 2-foot longer box make a difference in getting more deliveries done in fewer trips — significantly lowering transportation costs while gaining revenue per day?

What if a fleet manager spec’d a lower box height (in relation to the top of the cab) to reduce wind drag? What difference would that make in fuel economy savings?

Or, what about cargo access? Would adding a side door make a difference of saving perhaps 5-10 minutes per stop, allowing your crew to get more jobs done in less time?

How should you spec box trucks to realize maximum cost savings and crew productivity in your fleet? Here are 10 points to consider.

[ Request more info about this product/service/company ]

Request More Info Fill out the form below to request more info regarding the company/product/service featured in the story.
* Name:	Company:
* E-mail:	Phone:
Preferred contact method: EmailPhone
I would like info on the following:
Enter the verification code as it is shown below without spaces. (Not case-sensitive) Enter Code: What's this? Image Code Verification Automated programs can't "read" the code you see in the box: only humans can. When you enter this code, it ensures that your order is going to a real person. If you don't see an image, make sure your browser is set to display images and try again. If you're not sure what the code is, make your best guess. If you're incorrect, you'll get another chance to enter a different code on the next screen. Close
CANCEL