Box Trucks & Cube Vans

Keep Cargo Moving with Box Trucks

Whether youre delivering food, flowers, lumber, or running a moving company, a box truck or cube van is a versatile commercial solution. This type of vehicle gives you the flexibility you require for numerous types of jobs. Start your search by weighing different makes and models, uses, and features on eBay, which has a selection of box trucks in conditions from new to used to certified pre-owned.

To lessen any confusion, the terms box truck and cube van are interchangeable, you just may see or hear them referred to by either name, but they are the same type of truck or van.

• Space is really the most standout feature and main reason many commercial businesses use these types of vehicles. Since theyre basically just a flatbed truck inside an enclosure, theres no limit to how you can use the space inside.
• These vehicles come in different lengths depending on what youre hauling. You may just need a smaller 12-foot van or require a much longer 26-foot truck for your purposes.
• Youre not limited when it comes to these trucks. Towing items that require a lower temperature to stay fresh? Opt for a refrigerated truck. Need a curbside door for convenient unloading? Its not an issue. Search for specifically what you need to simplify your workload.

Once you know what size truck you want and what youll be using your cube truck for, its time to get down to brass tacks and discuss the important mechanics of your new or pre-owned truck.

• These trucks offer two different types of suspension; air and spring suspension. Which is best for you? That depends. The suspension of a truck is what keeps your ride smooth and even. Air suspension adjusts to your load, creating a customized ride. Springs are more traditional, common, and have been around for longer, though they dont offer as much control or versatility.
• Select the tire size you desire. These range from 16-inch to 22-inch tires and up. This is really determined by how large your box truck is and how low to the ground it sits.
• Choose a transmission from either manual or automatic, depending on what youre most comfortable driving and what works for your business needs.

Now that the business of what you need is out of the way, you can focus on something a little more fun; the make and model of your cargo van.

• GMC offers a variety of box trucks. Some models to look into include the 3500, which has a handy lift gate, or the refrigerated W5500.
• Another well-known brand is Freightliner. Some models to keep in mind are the 26-foot M2, which works well for moving, or the FL50, with a spring suspension system.
• Select a box truck from Ford, like the 12-foot E350 which works well for plumbing or heating and air businesses.

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