10 Things You Should Have in Your Truck, and Probably Don't

Here are some tips to help prepare you for whatever situation may arise.

Regardless of the season, it’s always a good idea to keep a vehicle stocked with essential items. These include the obvious, like windshield scraper and brush, flashlight, extra batteries, jumper cables, first-aid kit, cell phone charger, blanket and tire gauge.  There are also some that are not as obvious.

10 things you should keep in your car, and why:

1. Disinfectant wipes:  Can use for many things, such as cleaning up a spill to cleaning dirty hands.

2. USB mobile device charger:  Important to have in case there is ever a moment when your phone might run out of battery.

3. Energy bars:  These snacks are non-perishable and will hold you over if ever stuck waiting for assistance.

4. Bottled water:  Important to stay hydrated when on the road.

5. Maps: Yes, the paper kind. Always important to keep an updated map so you know where you are.

6. WD-40:  Can loosen a lug nut or protect rubber truck molding.

7. Duct tape:  Great for temporary fixes, such as holding your muffler in place.

8. Flares or reflective triangle:  Important to have so you don’t get hit on the side of the road.

9. Utility knife:  This multipurpose tool can handle a numerous amount of problems that may arise.

10. Matches:  Keep a couple matchbooks in a freezer bag so that they stay dry.  Good to have just in case, you never know when you might need them.

Although the list is extensive, many of the things that people keep in their cars varies with their needs.  Also, this list may sound like a lot, but a lot of this stuff does not take up too much space.

Fleetcon 2015

Fleetwest has some exciting news as they will be attending this year’s Fleetcon show in Glendale, AZ.  There is a 10’X20’ space reserved for Fleetwest, where they will have to of their truck bodies on exhibit.  There they will be able to show how one can add and optimize their work fleet.  This will give people an opportunity to see firsthand what Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies has to offer and how they can help enhance your work fleet.

 The show is the week of September 14 and will be running through September 17.  It will be held at the Renaissance Hotel across the street from the Cardinals Stadium.

Some examples of what may be shown are pictured below,

For more information call your Fleetwest representative toll-free at 866-497-7200 or go online to get a quote by clicking here.

Optimize Your Work Truck

Accessories that optimize service body space and make the job easier take a work truck from good to great. Ergonomic, hydraulic ladder racks provide easy accessibility to ladders and large materials. Generators and A/C units bring a work truck to another level, making electricity available in remote locations and allowing technicians to transport temperature sensitive materials.

The Durashell by Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies can be equipped with a long list of accessories for an ideal work truck. 100 percent extension, 1000 lb capacity aluminum slides make accessing supplies easy and painless. Cabinets and shelving with side access provide organized storage to keep track of inventory.

Accessories are available, as well as the Durashell service bodies. Call your Fleetwest representative toll free at 866-497-7200 to get a quote.