Box trucks are the workhorses of many small businesses these days.  If you are facing box truck repairs, you could be out of income for weeks or months to come.  To ensure the smooth operation of your business, proper maintenance is crucial. In this blog, we’ll go over the essential box truck maintenance tips that will save you a ton of headaches down the line.

1. Regular Inspections

Performing regular inspections is really the foundation of any maintenance routine. That way, you can save yourself the headache of dealing with box truck repairs before they ever even happen. You should set up daily inspections to look for any issues before they occur. Look for signs of wear and tear, leaks, loose components, and any visible damage. Addressing minor problems early can prevent major breakdowns and keep your box trucks on the road. You might want to think about pre-trip and/or post-trip inspections on a daily basis. 

2. Fluid Checks and Changes

Proper fluid levels are very important for the performance of your box trucks. Regularly check and change engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid. These fluids play a crucial role in lubricating, cooling the vehicle. This is a simple step that hardly takes any time or effort at all and will help avoid so many costly repairs on your box truck. 

3. Tire Maintenance

Well-maintained tires are essential for safety and fuel efficiency. Check tire pressure regularly and ensure they are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Rotate tires at regular intervals to promote even wear and extend their lifespan. Don’t forget to inspect the treads for signs of  uneven wear.

4. Brakes and Suspension

The braking system is a vital safety component in any vehicle. Regularly inspect the brake pads, rotors, and brake lines for wear and damage. Address any issues to ensure reliable stopping power. Additionally, check the suspension system for signs of wear and replace worn-out components.

5. Electrical System

Modern box trucks rely on their electrical systems for various functions, from lighting to powering the vehicle’s onboard tech. Regularly check the battery’s condition, clean the terminals, and test the charging system. Address any electrical issues promptly to prevent unexpected breakdowns. This is one of the most expensive box truck repairs that you could face.

6. Cooling System

Overheating can cause significant engine damage. Ensure that the cooling system is working properly by checking the coolant level, inspecting hoses for leaks, and ensuring the radiator and cooling fan are in good condition. Regularly flush and replace the coolant as recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Air Filters

Air filters play a crucial role in maintaining the engine’s performance and efficiency. You don’t wan tot have to fork over thousands and thousand to repair your box truck engine. Regularly inspect and replace both the engine air filter and the cabin air filter. A clean air filter prevents contaminants from entering the engine and ensures proper airflow.

8. Regular Professional Servicing

While many maintenance tasks can be performed in-house, it’s essential to schedule regular professional servicing. Experienced mechanics can diagnose potential issues that might not be obvious during routine inspections. Professional servicing also ensures that your box trucks are in compliance with safety and emissions regulations.

Conclusion

Proper box truck repairs and maintenance are a fundamental aspect of your day to day operation. By following these essential maintenance tips, you can keep your box truck fleet in top condition, minimize downtime, and extend the lifespan of your vehicles. Remember that preventive maintenance not only saves you money in the long run but also ensures the safety of your drivers and the timely delivery of goods to your customers.

Below we have listed a few resources to help you maintain your truck:

1. Famous Quick Lube Facebook
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Hey there, fellow business owners and truck enthusiasts! If you are looking at all the box trucks for sale in your area, I’m here to give you an outside the box solution!

Dylan here, from Box Trucks of Jacksonville – your premier commercial truck dealer nestled in the heart of Jacksonville, FL. If you’re a business owner hailing from Orlando, Daytona, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Lake City, Tampa, Palm Coast, Palatka, Tallahassee, Ocala, Atlanta, Brunswick, or St. Mary’s, this is the article for you.  I’m going to help you navigate the commercial finance world, so you can level up your business with a box truck.  

Finding the right box truck for sale is harder than it sounds.  Even in a large city, there are usually only a handful of dealerships that specialize in box trucks, cargo vans, 26 foot trucks, etc.  It might take a few hours of research to find the commercial truck dealers you might want to work with. Then you have to get a loan, which is not always fun.  Some dealerships might only have one bank that they work with, and if that doesn’t work out then you are left out in the cold.  

Why Choose Box Trucks of Jacksonville?

1. Unparalleled Selection:  Whether you’re embarking on your business journey from Orlando, Daytona, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Lake City, Tampa, Atlanta, Brunswick, Palm Coast, Palatka, Tallahassee, St. Mary’s, or Ocala, our extensive collection of box trucks for sale is to leave you spoiled for choice. We currently carry 16 foot trucks only in our inventory.  

2.  Tailored Finance Programs:  This is where the magic happens. Our box truck finance program is designed to work with diverse budgets and credit situations. We recognize that every business is unique, and we’re committed to assisting you in whatever way we can to make sure you get into your truck.  

3.  Rewards for Out-of-Towners:  You might be wondering, “Why travel to Jacksonville?” The answer is simple – our finance program is open to all customers in the Southeast United States.  Regardless of whether you’re from Orlando, Daytona, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Lake City, Tampa, Atlanta, Brunswick, Palm Coast, Palatka, Tallahassee, St. Mary’s, or Ocala, you have the opportunity to take advantage of our exclusive program. Picture yourself driving back to your city with your game changing box truck. 

The Box Truck Finance Advantage 

1.  Flexibility at its Finest:  Our company revolves around flexibility, and our finance programs mirror this commitment. No matter your credit history, we collaborate with you to come to terms that work with your financial situation. 

2.  Competitive Interest Rates:  Thanks to our network of trusted lenders, we offer competitive interest rates that allow you to stretch your budget further. Once you make a selection out of our inventory of box trucks for sale, our finance team will get to work right away to get you the best finance rates available!

3.  Swift Approval Process:  We understand that time is money. Our streamlined approval process ensures that you’re finance process takes no less than 24 hours.  If you want me to get you approved before stepping foot on the dealership, I can do that! All I need you to do is fill out our credit application online by clicking this link: https://boxtrucksjax.com/credit-application/. Once your application hits my desk, I will call you and get to work on it right away.  
If you have questions before you want me to start submitting, I’ll be happy to give you the full scoop so you know what to expect.  I’m easy to work with, just give me a call 904-900-1467.

Your Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Delve into Discovery
Start your journey by immersing yourself in our online inventory. You can start by viewing our full inventory here: https://boxtrucksjax.com/florida-box-trucks/. Check out the box trucks that we have for sale and let us know if there’s one in particular that you’ve got your eye on.  

Step 2: Understand Your Budget Potential
This is a time to come up with your down payment and monthly payment budgets.  Once we know what you are comfortable with, we will be able to pick out a truck and finance plan that works best for you. 

Keep in mind that we have a finance calculator on our website. You can just click on any individual piece of inventory and navigate over to the right hand side.  This will allow you to see what a potential payment might be based on what interest rate we get from the bank. 

Step 3: Reach Out and Connect
We are very easy to work with.  I am the finance manager, and I have no problem giving you a no-nonsense explanation of our program any time.  I will do my best to let you know what kind of finance terms you can expect, and how our program really works. 

You can call me anytime 904-900-1467.  Feel free to fill out a contact form at: https://boxtrucksjax.com/contact-us/. You can email me at: dylan@boxtrucksjax.com.
 

Step 4: Plot Your Roadway Adventure 
Whether you’re traversing from Orlando, Daytona, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Lake City, Tampa, Atlanta, Brunswick, Palm Coast, Palatka, Tallahassee, St. Mary’s, or Ocala, we’re a short drive away. When you’re approved and ready to head over, you can click the link below to chart your course!

VIEW BOX TRUCKS OF JACKSONVILLE IN GOOGLE MAPSBox Trucks Jax in Google Maps

Step 5: Relax and Focus on Your Business
It’s our goal to get the finance process handled, so you can focus on getting the truck you need. So when you get here, we can test drive every truck on the lot if you want. We have a lot of box trucks for sale, so it might take a long time to get through the inventory. We just want to make sure you and your business are secured.  Once we pick out the perfect truck, we’ll knock out the insurance, paperwork so you can get on the road!

Step 6: Protect Your Investment
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Hello! It’s Dylan here from Box Trucks of Jacksonville.  If you’re a small business owner who is currently renting box trucks to get the job done, I’m here to let you in on a little secret…

Renting sucks!!  Okay maybe you already knew that.  But I actually meet people all the time who are stuck in the rental rat race & they don’t know how to get out.  

In this blog post, I’m going to give you 5 reasons why owning a box truck is a better move than renting.  I’m also going to show you exactly how to get out of the rental rat race, once and for all!

Reason # 1. Financial Efficiency

I want to tell you a mind blowing story that perfectly illustrates why I am so passionate about my job.  

Back in 2015, I met a customer who was paying $700 per week renting a box truck for his delivery business. It took me 1 hour to sell him a comparable truck for $535 MONTHLY PAYMENT! 

If you calculate that out for a whole year, it results in a $27,180 savings!  Now you can see why I’m so in love with this gig of mine.  This is what I live and breathe for.  As a small business owner myself, I know that you work too hard to let all your profits go towards renting a truck.  

That $27,000 should be going back towards building your business, or paying employees or a spontaneous trip to Vegas… Whatever floats your boat.  The point is, that money should be going back in your pocket.  

2. Freedom and Flexibility

Owning a box truck offers flexibility that renting box truck does not. There are no restrictions on usage hours, and you can personalize the truck to suit your needs. You can wrap it with your company information so it advertises for you, wherever the truck goes. 

3. Reliable Access

Renting means you’re at the mercy of the rental company’s availability. During peak seasons, you may find it difficult to secure a truck on short notice. Owning a box truck ensures you always have your truck ready to go for you at a moment’s notice. 

4. Asset Appreciation & Write Offs

I’ve already established that monthly trucking expenses more than quadruple when you’re renting box trucks as opposed to owning.  But another thing to think about is this… your weekly rental bill is just going to thin air.  Poof… There it goes.  When you buy & finance your own box truck, your monthly payment will be going towards the principle of the truck, and one day you won’t have a monthly payment at all.  Also, keep in mind that you can write off your monthly trucking expenses on your taxes.  

5. Business Growth

Finally, owning a box truck can be a stepping stone to business growth. Having your own vehicle allows you to take on more clients, deliver faster services, and expand your business operations. Think about it… what would it do for your business if you invested that $27,000 right back into employees, equipment or trucking.  It’s an investment that will fuel your growth. And all you have to do is stop renting box trucks. 

Technically speaking, you could have a fleet of 4 trucks on the road for the price of 1 renting.  It’s a no brainer.  

Now that I’ve spilled the beans on all the reasons renting is such a bad idea, I want to tell you about the alternative.  

You’re going to need to find a trustworthy commercial truck dealer that offers flexible finance options.  They are going to have to have an excellent selection of trucks and a helpful sales staff.  And you’re going to want to work with a finance manager who really knows what he’s doing, because commercial finance is tricky business. 

If only such a dealer existed..

Oh wait… that’s me.  At Box Trucks of Jacksonville, we are the real deal.  We actually care about helping people and it would be my pleasure to help get you out of the rental rat race, so you can start owning.  

Now that I’ve told you all the reasons that renting box trucks is such a bad idea, let’s get into how you go about buying one. As I said earlier, commercial finance is no joke.  But I will be there every step of the way.  First we’ll get started on an application to see what you qualify for.  I will work hard to get the best rates and terms that I can for you.  

From there we will pick out a truck.  We’re going to look at all of my available inventory, and take our time to pick out the perfect truck for you. I don’t care how long it takes, or how many trucks you test drive. I’m here to make you happy.  

Next will be the paperwork process, which only takes about 30 minutes total! 

I will even help you acquire insurance, so you can get on the road with peace of mind.  I will go all out for you.  

So let’s give it a try!

Here’s how we can get started:

#1: Give Me A Call: 904-900-1467
If you have more questions, I’m super easy to work with and always offer a no pressure sales experience.

#2: Fill out an application:

Apply For Financing Now!

#3: View Our Inventory

Check Out Our Inventory!

Last thing, I promise. If you do not see a vehicle that fits your needs in our inventory then I would hop on over to https://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/.

Hello there! This is Dylan from Box Trucks of Jacksonville, and today I want to talk about the current disruption in the trucking industry. Now, you might be thinking, “Disruption? That doesn’t sound good!” But hold on, don’t click away just yet. This disruption could spell a huge opportunity for those of you looking to get into the trucking business.

If you haven’t heard, the trucking giant Yellow Corp. has been pushed into bankruptcy.  The company was one of the largest transporters of goods in the world.  It turns out, Yellow’s legal trouble combined with unpaid debt and questionable pricing strategy was enough to close the doors.

You can read the full story here.

Fortune has a great article as well

What will become of the 30,000 or more drivers currently employed by the company will remain to be seen.  But that’s not all.  The trucking industry is undergoing significant changes due to a host of changes.  Advancements in technology, new regulations, and demand shifts are changing the way we ship goods. From autonomous driving to eco-friendly electric trucks, the old norms are being challenged.

While this may seem like horrible news to established trucking companies, for entrepreneurs, it could be a blessing in disguise. 

If you didn’t know, my name is Dylan, and I am the finance manager here at Box Trucks of Jacksonville.  My passion is helping entrepreneurs! I love nothing more than taking someone’s business to the next level.  

I have met hundreds and hundreds of small business owners over the years.  And do you want to know what the most successful of them all have in common? An unrelenting optimism in the face of obstacles.  

In other words, disruption is a good thing! Disruption in the trucking industry means the playing field is leveled, and the small startups are going to be there to pick up the pieces.  You have a chance to play with the big guys!  It’s all about turning challenges into opportunities.

Now I don’t think you will be able to call one of Yellow’s customers and just earn their contract right away.  But this is an example of what I call the “Ripple Effect” working in your favor. 

Let’s say, Fedex decides to pursue an acquisition of Yellow, and take over their contracts at a fraction of the would be price.  To do this, they are going to have to move a lot of things around, and possibly drop some of their smaller contracts to pick up the load.  

And here’s where you come in to pick up the contract and start making the income of your dreams! And there you go, the chaos in the trucking industry becomes your blessing in disguise.

It’s all about your attitude and your ability to see opportunities when everyone else just sees doom and gloom.  

As the trucking industry continues to face enormous changes, it will be the entrepreneurs with the can-do attitude that will find hidden pieces of gold.  Make sure to pay close attention to the news, especially if it involves trucking or delivery.  

You should also maintain relationships in this industry.  By having a whole network of connections that you stay in touch with, you will be able to keep your ear to the ground on all the news and opportunities coming your way.  You never want to burn bridges in this industry.

That’s all for me! Good luck out there.  By the way, I write a blog about the commercial truck industry almost every week! Stay updated on the latest trends and market news on my blog!

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Stay tuned for more insights and opportunities from the world of trucking.

Take care,

Dylan