Building a fleet is an important part of any supply chain, but what kind of vehicles do you really need for one? The most common choices are pickup trucks and cargo vans, but which one is really better? Let’s take a closer look at these two vehicles and their strengths and weaknesses to see which of these options is really the best one for your supply chain.
Pickup Trucks
Pickup trucks are classic work trucks. You’ll see them on every single job site and in many supply chains across the country. What are the benefits of using a pickup truck instead of a cargo van?
First, you’ve got more cargo space in a pickup truck. Tall or long pieces can easily be secured in the bed of the truck, and it’s much easier to load and unload anything you’re hauling. You can also tow a trailer or other heavy equipment with a pickup much easier than you can with a cargo van.
Cargo Vans
Cargo vans have a great number of benefits when they’re being used as work trucks. They’re enclosed, which has some primary benefits — it helps to keep your tools and equipment secure. You don’t have to unload your truck at the end of the day to guard against theft. Just lock the door, and you’re good to go.
It also helps to protect your equipment from bad weather that might blow up unexpectedly. If you use electronic devices throughout the day or carry cargo that could be damaged by rain or weather, a cargo van can save you a lot of money and trouble.
In addition, it’s much easier to organize tools and equipment in the back of a cargo van than it is in the back of a pickup. Even if you’re not worried about the weather, it’s harder to install hooks, shelves, and other items for organizing all your tools.
Finally, cargo vans give you a lot more space for advertising on their sides and back. You can advertise on a pickup, but you have less room, so you can convey less information.
Cargo vans don’t have the towing capacity that pickups do, and while they may have more storage space in the cargo area, you’re limited in their available space — large pieces might not fit in the cargo area without being broken down.
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