Leasing a commercial vehicle is a big commitment. If you’re operating a fleet, starting a new business, or looking to get into the trucking industry, make sure you do your research before signing on the dotted line. There are many types of vehicles available from tractor trailers to specialized vans and trucks. Each have their own benefits and drawbacks. It’s important to know what you need before making a decision. Trucking is a business – so you must understand the relationship between your lease and your income. Before you start leasing a commercial vehicle, ask yourself these three questio ..read more

Life on the road comes with unique challenges. One of the most common headaches any driver is sure to face at some point in their life is a truck breakdown on the job. Fortunately, you can take steps to mitigate the time and cost of these breakdowns with a little wisdom and being proactive. Read on to learn tips to reduce the stress of your next truck breakdown. Visibility is Key  The first and most important part of any truck breakdown is to maintain the maximum visibility you can. Highway traffic is moving at high speeds and the drivers are typically focused on where they’re going ..read more

Winter weather introduces a host of safety issues for even the most seasoned drivers. Plummeting temperatures, icy roads, and blinding snowstorms are just a few of the hazards that come with driving through during the snowy season. Just because you may have reduced visibility or a number of other factors working against you doesn’t mean you can’t be safe. Besides knowing the severe winter weather laws in each state, here are some winter driving tips for work vans and trucks to keep in mind when driving in inclement weather. Best Winter Driving Tips for Work Vans & Trucks #1. Stay on Top of ..read more

Winter weather introduces a host of safety issues for even the most seasoned drivers. Plummeting temperatures, icy roads, and blinding snowstorms are just a few of the hazards that come with driving through during the snowy season. Just because you may have reduced visibility or a number of other factors working against you doesn’t mean you can’t be safe. Besides knowing the severe winter weather laws in each state, here are some winter driving tips for truckers to keep in mind when driving in inclement weather. Best Winter Driving Tips for Truckers #1. Stay on Top of Maintenance Keeping your ..read more

Preventative winter vehicle maintenance is the best defense against break downs during the season. Be proactive and check out our 5 simple maintenance tips to help you keep your work truck running smoothly all winter long. Tip #1: Engines & Fuel Running out of fuel or experiencing frozen fuel lines is one of the most common culprits of winter break downs. The best way to prevent this is to properly maintaining your engine and fuel by keeping your fuel tank at least half full at all times and adding an anti-gel additive every time you fill up. It’s also a good idea to change your fuel filte ..read more

Preparing your snow plow for winter is a necessity each year. The best time to plan your snow plow prep is before the snow flies. Having your snow plow prepped and ready to go well before Halloween means an October snowfall won’t trick you into using your snow plow before it’s ready, but will make being prepared for business a treat. Preparing Your Snow Plow It’s a good idea to have a checklist of routine snow plow inspections to run through each year in preparation for plowing season: The hydraulics in your snow plow do a lot of work each winter. Moving the plow up and down dozens of times a ..read more

When your truck is your livelihood, keeping it in tip-top shape is instrumental to your business. However, this also means that when your truck is off the road due to maintenance and repairs it can impact your bottom line. Taking care of your truck on a regular basis through preventative maintenance means you stay safer on the road and your truck will, in all probability, need fewer extensive – and expensive – repairs. So, how do you know when you need service beyond the Let’s look at 5 indicators that you are in need of truck maintenance services. Maintenance Lights You’re driving down the ro ..read more

Ask any landscaper what is their most important piece of equipment and the answer will probably be their truck – a workhorse on wheels. But keeping your truck organized and maximizing space can be a challenge, especially when you’re hauling around large pieces of equipment like mowers. Fortunately, there’s all kinds of equipment and accessories to keep your landscaping truck or van organized (and who couldn’t use more equipment, right?). Here are our top picks: A Trailer A sturdy truck trailer with a ramp will hands-down be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. It’s no secret that a la ..read more

Tool theft is a legitimate problem for contractors of all types. The idea of walking away from your van and coming back to discover thousands of dollars are gone due to thieves can be rage-inducing and severely detrimental to your ability to get the job done. If you’re wondering how to protect your van from thieves then Semi Service in Utah & Idaho can help! Read on to learn more about protecting your van from sticky fingers so you can focus on the job at hand. Tips for How to Protect Your Van from Thieves Lock the Doors It may seem like an obvious tip but it’s one of the biggest oversight ..read more

Your work van is your mobile office. It has everything you need – your tools, a space to work, and the parts you load each day to get the job done. Like a typical office, though, organization matters. Taking the time to upgrade your vehicle with a proper work van upfit isn’t just for convenience, it has a notable affect on your ability to generate revenue and enjoy your work. Read on to learn more about the benefits of a work van upfit for your business and how Semi Service can help you get the best upfit for your vehicle. The Primary Benefits from Upfitting Your Work Van Organization & Ef ..read more