Survey Results: THE MOST IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT FOR SERVICE TRUCKS

equipment on their service vehicles, out of air compressors, cranes, generators, welders, or other.

A significant portion of respondents chose “air compressor” as one of their top two most important pieces of equipment. Generators, cranes, and welders were split closely, with 32%, 31%, and 27% of respondents selecting these pieces of equipment as their top two most important. The other category includes responses such as hand tools, bucket lifts, liftgates, vacuums, and pumps.

OPERATORS/MECHANICS FAVOR AIR COMPRESSORS

Air compressors ranked even higher in popularity when segmenting the 47 Operators and Mechanics who answered the survey. 94% of these respondents chose air compressor as one of their top two most important pieces of equipment. Interestingly, Operators and Mechanics were the only segment that considered welders to be the second most important piece of equipment on their service truck.

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Keep the cargo separated, secure and easily accessible with the Harbor False Floor

Here’s a great solution for contractors, utilities and municipal water departments, etc. - a false floor for the Harbor service body. The Dual Tailgate keeps contents secure while allowing access to each independently.

The best of both worlds, space for your equipment above and other storage below. For instance the storage below could serve as a sign box, storage for road signs or long tools while keeping the cargo area free for equipment.

Note that the lower compartment is lockable.

Find out more: Harbor Truck Bodies 800-433-9452

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2024 Ford F-150 Pro Access Tailgate

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There’s a new tailgate in town, and Ford is calling it the Pro Access Tailgate. The big party trick on display here with the Pro Access Tailgate is the middle portion of the gate that swings out like a single barn door. The point of a sideways-swinging tailgate is the same in the F-150 as it is in other trucks that offer it. You can walk right on up to the edge of the bed without having to lean across a flat-laying tailgate, allowing for easier loading and unloading of awkward items. Of course, this new tailgate necessitated a switch-up from the traditional ladder step and extendable grab handle seen in the standard tailgate design. Instead, a footstep can be pulled out from under the bumper, allowing you to first step up onto there. Then, Ford extended the bumper section to act as a second step that you can hop to before hauling yourself the rest of the way into the bed. The only trim where it will be mandatory is in the new-for-2024 Platinum Plus trim. Other than that, it will be optional on every trim from the XLT on up.

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New Crash Tests Show Modest Speed Increases Can Have Deadly Consequences - IIHS News

Drivers want to save time, and local transportation agencies want to improve traffic flow, but at what cost? With posted speed limits increasing on roadways around the country, a vehicle’s ability to protect drivers in crashes is in doubt.

Small speed increases can have huge effects on crash outcomes, as shown in new crash tests by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Humanetics. The safety organizations conducted crashes at three different impact speeds (40, 50 and 56 mph). They found the slightly higher speeds were enough to increase the driver's risk of severe injury or death.

Turnoverball - The Best-Selling Gooseneck Hitch in America

What makes the B&W Turnoverball the best-selling gooseneck hitch in America?

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What is Work Truck Week?

What is Work Truck Week? Hear from these industry professionals. WTW25 will be held March 4-7, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sign up for updates at https://www.worktruckweek.com/wtw25si....

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CURT CrossWing™ Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch | Features & Benefits

The CrossWing™ 5th wheel hitch #16600 by CURT gives you the best of both worlds by packing extraordinary strength into one lightweight hitch. With the main body weight of only 60 pounds, it is 65% lighter than most traditional 5th wheel hitches while still offering a 20,000 lb. weight capacity, so strength and muscle are not sacrificed. Its patent-pending ShockDrop technology provides a smoother towing experience by reducing jerking and jarring, and its structure allows fore, aft and lateral head articulation when connecting on uneven terrain, so you can be comfortable and confident in your ride no matter what type of rugged roads you encounter. The CrossWing™ also features a reinforced head connection point that provides exceptional strength, along with a unique coupling system that eliminates guesswork by offering a visible contact surface. Features and benefits of the CURT CrossWing™ lightweight 5th wheel hitch: - Premium steel construction offers robust 20,000-lb. capacity - Features patent-pending ShockDrop technology to reduce jerking and jarring - Reinforced head connection point for superior strength and peace of mind - Easy, one-person installation and removal (fits industry-standard rails) - 65% lighter than most traditional 5th wheel hitches (main body weighs 60 lbs.) - Unique coupling system eliminates guesswork by offering visible contact surface - Head channel guides kingpin into place for easier hookup - Allows fore, aft and lateral head articulation when connecting on uneven terrain - Easy-to-reach release handle for ergonomic operation - Three points of height adjustment from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" - Coupling point offset 5" rearward for added turning clearance - Premium, carbide textured black finish for lasting rust resistance - High-grade steel design for added strength vs. aluminum - Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J2638

DECKED 101 | CargoGlide

The DECKED CargoGlide truck bed sliding tray is a sliding tool box that makes loading, unloading and accessing your tools and gear easy, safe and fast. Never climb into the bed of your truck to retrieve your gear ever again. The tray rolls on heavy-duty bearings actuated by a single-handed latch which allows you to smoothly slide out and retrieve your tools and materials.

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A Far Too Brief History of Chevy Full-Sized Trucks From Advanced Design to Silverado

Chevy trucks are part of "Americana" and have been around since 1918. Once the bestseller in the market, they've changed names but been a continuous fixure across the Nation, sometimes being the styling or feature leader. From the advanced design, task force, the C/K lineup, to today's Silverado, Chevy Trucks have a fascinating story spanning over 100 years!

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Smart Solutions for Smaller Fleets with Dave Prusinski | Workshops | Ford Pro™

Dave Prusinski, the Global Chief Revenue Officer for Ford Pro™ Intelligence, delivers a workshop on how Ford Pro helps to level the playing field for small businesses. Our always-on, cloud-based Ford Pro™ Intelligence platform combines data from your vehicles, charging hardware, and daily fleet activity in one place to help simplify your business operations and accelerate productivity. Learn more at https://ford.to/3WgGG1S

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Fleet Financing with Grade A Construction | Customer Interview | Ford Pro™ FinSimple™

Watch as Grade A Construction shares how Ford Pro™ helped them fund their first work truck with a Commercial Line of Credit (CLOC), simplify their financing operations, and expand their fleet to electric vehicles. Find out how Ford Pro™ can help you create a custom solution for your business at https://fordpro.com.

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DECKED | Take Weekend and Work By The Horns

Owning the weekday grind is just as important as being dialed for weekend adventures. The DECKED Drawer System lets you get from here to there with ease. Get DECKED: https://decked.com/pages/choose-your-...

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@TechMeOut’s First Time Driving the Ford F-150® Lightning®

Join @TechMeOut as she experiences a Ford EV for the very first time. Will a top tech reviewer be impressed by what the all-electric F-150® Lightning® LARIAT is packing?

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Get Things Done | Ford®

No matter how you want to power up, or what you want to build with that power, we've got a Ford® F-150® for you. Hybrid, all-electric, or gas. The power is yours.

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Future-Proof Your Fleet | Ford F-150® Lightning™ | Ford Pro

The all-electric F-150® Lightning™ The F-Series® capability your business relies on with 45% lower scheduled maintenance costs* vs. a gas-powered F-150® *Scheduled maintenance costs for the F-150® Lightning™ pickup/truck are estimated to be more than 45 percent less than the average scheduled maintenance costs for a gas-powered F-150® over 5 years/75,000 miles (whichever comes first). Analysis reflects Ford Motor Company’s standard method for calculating scheduled maintenance cost and reflects data available in 2023.

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