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10 Interesting Facts About a Box Truck

This might not be an issue if your dock is close to your customers or you have a large fleet.

They are still larger than the typical automobile so make sure you / your drivers are comfortable driving this type of truck.

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Another issue that will affect deliveries with a box truck is the height. They are lower (from the ground to the floor) than the average semi truck and most docks are designed for larger trucks.

Now of course they do make special ramps and such to accommodate the smaller box truck but you still need to be aware of this.

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9. Box Truck Maintenance

No article would be complete with the mentioning of truck maintenance. Maintaining your box truck is no more or less important than maintaining any other vehicle or piece of equipment in your inventory. A properly well maintained box truck will save you money in the long run.

There are several areas to check while conducting inspections. Some of these should be done at almost every stop while others must follow a routine schedule. But here are some of the basic items:

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Of course they are other areas to be concerned with but if these are properly looked after the rest will not become bigger issues later. The good dispatcher should also be aware of all maintenance schedule, you don’t want them dispatching a box truck when it is in the shop.

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