Pickup Truck Tool Boxes, Work Trucks, Utility Beds and Service Bodies

Pro Pickup Magazine & NTEA

2012-02-28T11:03:00.002-07:00

Win a LOADED WORK TRUCK - enter at Pro Pickup Magazine

The editors of Pro Pickup Magazine give away a sweet work truck every year. This years truck is a 2011 F-250 Crew Cab 4×4 diesel. You can see it at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) show The Work Truck Show 2012 which is being held in Indianapolis, IN on March 4th - 8th.

If you don't win it... check out the specials you can get on a new transferable truck body to put on your existing truck at http://www.fleetwest.net/.

Happy New Durashell 370 Owner

2012-02-15T16:57:00.000-07:00

The video above is an interview with Bryan of Bry A/C, LLC who is talking with Tom about his recent purchase of a new Durahell 370 installed on his new 2012 Ford F-150. You can see more before and after pictures on the 2/12/2012 post here.

BRY A/C,LLC is a heating and air conditioning installation and service company. They specialize in air conditioning systems, heat pumps, furnaces, whole house air cleaners, and they are an independent Trane dealer. You can find out more about them at http://www.bryac.com/ or by calling 623-695-3519.

Please tell them you heard about them from Fleetwest.

Build your own truck tool box

2012-02-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a Load'N'Go full size pickup truck tool box.. It slips in and out fully loaded in a matter of minutes with a forklift, or the optional 2000# capacity lifting jacks. You can see more of these at www.fleetwest.net. They fit Ford, Chevy, or Dodge pickups... 3/4 ton capacity or better, plus you leave your tailgate on. No holes drilled.

Or... you can build your own with plywood as Dale Wickell has links at about.com

Durashell 370 on New Ford F-150 before/after Wrap

2012-02-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

New Durashell 370 with ladder rack - Wrapped on 2012 Ford F-150

HVAC Contractor Bry A/C, LLC new Durashell 370 on 2012 Ford F-150

Durashell 370 on Load'N'Go Jacks

Here is the Durashell 370 on Load'N'Go 2000 pound capacity lifting jacks before dropping it on a new 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Total time 10 minutes.Click on the photo to see more Durashell products.

2012 Ford F-150 with Durashell 370 Service Body - Before Wrap

Now you see the before pictures. The brand new pickup truck and Durashell are now off to be wrapped. You'll see the wrapped version here first... soon. Click here to see a video on how the Load'N'Go jacks work.

Load'N'Go Sportsman on 2012 Toyota Tundra Featured Product in ForConstructionPros.com

2012-02-08T11:46:00.000-07:00

2012 Toyota Tundra with new Load'N'Go Sportsman Utility Tool Box

This Load'N'Go Sportsman is a featured product in For Construction Pros.com recent Industry Newsletter. This service truck tool box can be installed and removed fully loaded in a matter of minutes. It does not require drilling holes or other truck modifications. It fits most standard 1/2 ton - 2012 Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks. It is also interchangeable with older truck models. In other words... this tool box fits most all standard pickup trucks no matter year, manufacturer, or model! See more at www.fleetwest.net

2012 Toyota Tundra - work truck

2012-01-26T09:49:00.000-07:00

2012 Toyota Tundra shown here with an upgraded Load'N'Go Sportsman. Looks pretty TOUGH! Aluminum diamond plate box tops, drawer covers, and durable bedliner make this the ULTIMATE TRUCK TOOL BOX! Slip-on or Slip-off your truck fully loaded with tools and supplies.

See more at www.fleetwest.net, or CALL 866-497-7200 toll free in the U.S. for more information or to get a quote.

2012 Dodge 2500 with Load'N'Go

2012-01-20T19:35:00.003-07:00

Six year old Load'N'Go on new 2012 Dodge 2500

How many six year old service trucks look like this? Don-Air, LLC proves that a six year old Load'N'Go looks good on his new 2012 Dodge 2500 3/4 ton pickup truck. He brought his old Dodge 2500 to Fleetwest where it was lifted off (fully loaded with the ladder racks). Don then took his old Dodge 2500 pickup to the dealer where he traded it in on this nice white Dodge RAM 2500. He then returned with the new truck and you see him leaving here minutes later... ready for work. Virtually NO DOWNTIME.

Load'N'Go as HVAC utility truck

Don Air LLC specializing in heating and air conditioning (new installation, unit replacement, repairs, heat pumps, evap. coolers, furnaces, and refrigeration) is located in Scottsdale, Arizona - 480-575-5587.

You can see more Load'N'Go's at http://www.fleetwest.net/, and you can see which transferable truck bodies will fit your truck by clicking on the fitguide or you can watch a videos at the video library.

Custom Load'N'Go - Fits Ford, Chevy, Dodge, GMC Longbed Pickup Trucks

2012-01-12T11:33:00.000-07:00


Customized Load'N'Go - rear barn doors and side ladder rack

Used Long bed Load'N'Go - Customized - shown here on short bed Ford

This has been customized to fit a short bed truck, although it will fit standard long bed (8' bed) Chevy, Ford, GMC, Dodge pickup trucks. The truck should be 3/4 ton capacity or better (ie. Ford F-250,350,450 or Chevy 2500, 3500 or Dodge 2500, 3500 or GMC 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD).

These tool boxes are organized, organized, and organized.

This long bed Load'N'Go has been customized with mounting brackets so it can be used on a short bed truck.

Lots of storage space above 1000# capacity drawer

Steel security, organized storage space, and transferability are all featured in this custom unit.

Slip-on Truck Body - lots of organized tool box space.

Used Load'N'Go's are rare finds. You can get a quote for this customized Load'N'Go by contacting Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies at www.fleetwest.net or calling them at 480-736-8800 or 866-497-7200 (toll free in US).

Click here for a link to get a quote.

This transferable truck body is located in Maryland.

2012 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck with Durashell 370

2012-01-10T20:47:00.002-07:00

2012 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Pickup Truck

Here is a new Ford F-150 pickup truck with a Durashell 370 installed on it. Huge 370 cubic feet of new service truck space. Tall enough for six footers to stand up and work inside. It can be installed or removed fully loaded with the Load'N'Go 2000 pound capacity lifting jacks.

Durashell 370 on Load'N'Go Jacks and side mount ladder rack

Easily on or off in minutes with the lifting jacks. No need to unload your tools or supplies. Shown here with a side mount drop down ladder rack. Organized. Secure. Transferable.

Durashell 370 transferable utility body

The Durashell 370 has 60/40 rear doors so you can fit wider loads without opening both doors.

Secure storage for your tools and supplies... on or off your truck.

You can see these and more at http://www.fleetwest.net/ the exclusive distributor of Durashell and Load'N'Go transferable truck bodies.

Transferable Work or Service Truck Tool Box

2012-01-08T08:13:00.001-07:00

Dodge 3500 with Load'N'Go transferable utility body

The Load'N'Go transferable utility tool box is the latest technology for tradesmen. Easily removeable as shown here on the 2000 pound capacity lifting jacks, it also has built in forklift tunnels. This service tool box has four large side boxes that can be fitted with 150 pound capacity adjustable shelves (shown in the front box in the picture above).

2011 Dodge 3500 work pickup truck

The back storage tool boxes are large, deep, and tall enough for five gallon buckets full of tools. Still the best feature is transferability! On and off in minutes fully loaded. The side tool boxes are doubly secure - wth cylinder locks, and T-handles that can be padlocked for added security.

Load'N'Go transferable truck body being loaded onto Dodge Pickup Truck

If your New Years resolution was to get better organized, you have found it here. The best feature of this transferable truck body is that it has a 1000 pound capacity 70% extension pull-out drawer. Fully customizeable, the drawer can be divided into organized storage space to fit the needs of plumbers, HVAC, electricians, carpenters, or most professional trades.

You can find out more about these transferable pickup truck tool boxes at http://www.fleetwest.net/

Ford ends Ranger pickup truck production in US

2011-12-28T16:10:00.000-07:00

The Ford Ranger pickup truck that was first introduced in the early 80's will no longer be produced by Ford in the US. Say Goodbye to the Ranger Pickup Truck by Dick Wickell on About.com has lots of details. That leaves the Chevy Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier as the remaining midsize pickup trucks available.

Ford Ranger shown here with a Durashell 90 on it.

Seasons Greetings

2011-12-24T14:50:00.000-07:00

Sprinter Van, Astro Van... Nope a Pickup Truck

2011-12-11T21:46:00.001-07:00

Durashell 170 on new Cox Cable utility truck

More and more service and utility companies are saying NO to VANS! Technicians are tired of climbing into the back of a van. Companies are tired of workmen comp claims. Even the Sprinter Vans, just aren't good enough. Yes they have lots of space, but you still have to build a protective cage to keep all the tools, supplies or packages from rattling around or flying into the back of the driver's head. Being tired of having your back break when you climb into the van isn't enough. You need to have a solution. Transferable truck bodies are just what the doctor ordered.

Easy access to tools with sliding tool tray

You will see here pictures of some new transferable truck bodies installed on new pickup trucks in Detroit... before being delivered to Cox -- yep the cable company. The latest in work truck technology... making cable work more efficient, reducing downtime, and workman's compensation claims (from back injuries). No longer are these Cox technicians climbing into the back of a van. All tools and supplies are accessible without climbing or bending over. Nice concept. One final thought. When the truck is down for service, the technician is in the field working, not moving his tools and supplies to another van, because all of his tools and supplies are moved to another truck in a matter of minutes. This unit is NOT BOLTED INTO THE TRUCK BED... IT IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE... from Ford to Chevy... or Chevy to Dodge...you get the idea -- UNIVERSAL FIT without drilling holes into the bed of the pickup. Now that is money saving technology!

Pictured below is one of the half-slides with spools for cable. How easy is this? Slide the spool out, get the cable you need, slide it back in!

Cable spool holders on sliding tool deck

See more at http://www.fleetwest.net/.

100% Tax Deduction - Expiring 12-31-2011

2011-11-21T21:31:00.001-07:00

There are two tax saving opportunities that are designed to stimulate the economy, but make great sense for small business. There are two IRS Code sections that help utility, service truck, and transferable truck bodies purchases before year end. They are #179 that allows 100% tax deduction of qualified property placed in service before 12/31/2001 and section 168K - bonus depreciation offers 100% tax deduction on qualified property purchased and placed in service between 9/8/2011 and 12/31/2011.

So what is qualified property? All trucks over 6000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) are qualified for the bonus deprecation. We recommend that you speak with your tax advisor if you have any other questions, but taking advantage of these stimulus deductions can put CASH into your companies coffers. New Trucks only... unfortunately.

Fleetwest is offering special pricing on select models for year end (go to http://www.fleetwest.net/ to see the specials). Couple that with 100% tax deduction against your 2011 taxes, and it is a WIN - WIN!

You can put a new Transferable Truck Bodyon a used truck... and deduct 100% of the new Transferable Truck Body.

Spacekap Somanger - fits Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevy Colorado's

2011-11-16T16:11:00.001-07:00

FOR SALE - FITS 2012 Chevy Colorado, 2011 Ford Ranger, 2012 Toyota Tacoma, or most older year mid size pickup truck models. This Spacekap Somager is a demo model available from Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies. Fleetwest specializes in Slip-on Truck Bodies. The Spacekap Somanger (means Sonoma, Mazda, and Ranger) fits most light duty trucks like the Ford Ranger, Chevy Sonoma, Chevy S-10, Chevy Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, and Mazda. 120 cubic feet of storage... it's a big one for small trucks. You can get a quote on this by going to www.fleetwest.net or click here Get a Quote, or call 866-497-7200.

Veteran's Day - Hole in One

2011-11-12T12:59:00.001-07:00

Veteran's Day, 11-11-11 at the Wells Fargo $1 million Hole in One Championship

Here is Pat Shields of Palo Verde Construction after hitting his hole in one at the Wells Fargo - Fiesta Bowl $1 millon Hole in One. He was a bit before 11:11 am, but is just as happy with the result. Congratulations Pat, and good luck on Sunday's finals.

Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies (a veteran owned company) is a proud sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl - you can find more info at http://www.fiestabowl.org/ or http://www.fleetwest.net/

New Load'N'Go Sportsman to debut on Motorhead Garage TV Series

2011-10-07T12:14:00.001-07:00

The Motorhead Garage TV Series

The “Motorhead Garage TV Series” with the original “Dynamic Duo” of Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of Shadetree Mechanic, and Two Guys Garage, bring the audience step-by-step installations by the latest innovators in technology, from the powersport, motorsport, motorcycle, and trucking industries!

You will either find Sam and Dave in their home garage; or taking the audience on the road, as they travel throughout the country visiting the heart and soul of these industries.

Sam and Dave work with the best manufacturing innovators to install the latest in technology. The series continues to evolve, and constantly throws the team, a wide array of mechanical feats. Fox Sports Network (FSN) national television series each Sundays at 11:30AM, and Mondays at 4:30PM (nationwide)

See Load'N'Go Sportsman on Truck U TV - October 8th

2011-10-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies will have a Load'N'Go Sportsman on Truck U TV again. The Road Ranger Episode #713 will debut 10/8/2011 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Speed Channel. Fleetwest will post links to TruckU TV on the Speed Channel at http://www.fleetwest.net/

Durashell 365 on flatbed

2011-09-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

This Durashell 365 was installed on a flatbed quadcab truck by Gillespie, Prudhon & Associates (GP&A) of Clackamas, Oregon. They are using it as a new fiber optic telecommunications install & repair vehicle. Very Cool!

The Durashell is mounted to the flat bed with turnbuckles so it can still be easily transferred from this flat bed truck to a standard pickup truck in a matter of minutes... fully loaded. Speaking of fully loaded, this Durashell 365 has side mount ladder and material racks, an air conditioning unit, storage shelves and work benches galore, plus head room for us six footers.

Tell us what you like or dislike about this. Or if you'd like us to show off your work truck... send us your pictures, and a description of what you do with your work truck! www.fleetwest.net

Review of 2012 Chevy 1500 Silverado Pickup Truck

2011-09-21T12:11:00.000-07:00

Chevy still has the beef, plus they've added high tech features like a dealer installed WIFI. You can see more at the Chevy Siverado website. The attached picture of the Load'N'Go Sportsman (not in a 2012 Chevy Silverado) would be a nice addition to a new 2012 Chevy 1500 or 2500HD.

Pickup Truck 2012 Rebates & Incentives Announced

2011-09-14T09:10:00.000-07:00


Chrysler
2012 Model Truck	Incentive
RAM Trucks
1500 Regular Cab/Quad Cab/Crew Cab	$ 2,000
2500 / 3500 Regular Cab/Quad Cab/Mega Cab	$ 2,000

More Info:
Call 800-999-FLEET or check with your local Chrysler Representative

Ford
2012 Model Truck	Incentive
F-Series
F-Series (under 8,500 lbs. GVWR) (excluding F-150 Raptor)	T.B.D.
F-Series Super Duty Pickups (over 8,500 lbs. GVWR) - Gas	$ 2,000
F-Series Super Duty Pickups (over 8,500 lbs. GVWR) - Diesel	$ 3,000

More Info:
Go to: www.fleetford.com or check with your local Ford Representative

General Motors
2012 Model Truck	Incentive
Silverado Pickup Trucks
Silverado 1500 (including Hybrid)	$ 2,500
Silverado 2500HD (Gas Engine)	$ 2,500
Silverado 2500HD (Diesel Engine)	$ 3,000
Silverado 3500HD (Gas Engine)	$ 2,500
Silverado 3500HD (Diesel Engine)	$ 3,000

More Info: (Excludes Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands)
Go to: www.gmfleet.com or check with your local GM fleet Acct Rep.

Nissan
2012 Model Truck	Incentive
Light Duty Trucks
Frontier	$ 1,000

More Info:
Go To: www.nissanusa.com/buying

Durashell 370 as alternative to SUV or VAN

2011-08-09T13:03:00.000-07:00

Work Truck Online recently published an article on the Durashell 370 that highlights the advantages of a transferable truck body on a standard pickup truck versus an SUV or Van. Highlights of the advantages and cost benefits of the Durashell 370 include:

over 6 feet internal height
lower cost 4 wheel drive solution
12.5 feet internal length
separate hazardous materials and loose tools from passenger cabin
eliminates technician downtime when van or suv is in for service or repairs (simply remove the Durashell 370 fully loaded onto another pickup truck)
lightweight solution - only 720 pounds
huge storage capacity - 370 cubic feet
better fuel economy

Feel free to watch the following YouTube video

You can find more information on the Durashell 370 at Fleetwest

Truck U on the SPEED CHANNEL

2011-08-03T11:53:00.000-07:00

The new Load'N'Go Sportsman Model (older model was called the Lowboy) shown here being taped for an upcoming episode of Truck U on the Speed Channel.

Shown in front of the Load'N'Go from left to right.
Tom Endicott (Fleetwest), Matt Steele (Truck U), Bruno Massel (Truck U), Rick Johnson (Fleetwest)

Ford Pickup Truck RECALL

2011-08-03T11:38:00.000-07:00

We received this e-mail newsletter note from Dale Wickell, your Guide to Trucks -- For the full article, click on title.

Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Pickup Trucks

Ford will recall about 1.1 million pickup trucks to inspect their fuel tank straps. Not quite a year ago, owner complaints prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate whether or not problems with corroded tank straps were limited to just a few trucks, or signaled a widespread problem. This new recall makes the findings of that study pretty clear.

Recalled Ford Trucks

1997-2004 F-150 pickup trucks
1997-1999 F-250 pickup trucks
2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwood trucks

2011 Toyota Tacoma Truck Review

2011-07-13T11:07:00.001-07:00

2011 Toyota Tacoma Truck Review - About.com

You can find Transferable Truck Bodies that fit the 2011 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck at www.fleetwest.net.

This truck has lots of room for a midsize pickup and a nice side profile.

The picture below must have been taken with a wide angle... makes it look real roomy. Not including the tagging.

I like the Toyota Tacoma - still have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner with over 200,000 miles. Still running fine. You can see more details on the review by clicking on the About.com link at the top of this post.