Not Just a Truck, It's a Business Solution

Plumbing and HVAC contractors are in the business of making money and doing quality work for their customers while considering strategies that that may help them to achieve those goals. The service truck is a crucial part of business. Hackney builds specific bodies for all truck manufacturers to include, but not limited to, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, Isuzu, and Mercedes-Benz.

Warehouse on Wheels

Our truck bodies turn service trucks into a “warehouse on wheels” which will have a huge impact on business operations. When contractors arrive at a job site for the first time, all they have to rely on is what’s in the truck. How many times has a technician had to leave a job to go get a part? Or, a contractor discovered additional services that could be done at a job site, but were unable to capture the opportunity because they did not have the part on the truck? What does that cost in time, gas money, and reputation? Plenty. One of the reasons thousands of contractors have chosen Hackney built truck bodies and shelving units is their ability to carry just about every part a contractor could ever need. That means no time spent going back to the warehouse to get a part and being spared having an uneasy conversation with a customer about not being able to complete a job.

Customized for Contractors

The right service truck can drastically improve both revenue and efficiency. We start by helping customers find their preferred vendors. Then they pick a dealership with the capacity to order. The entire process from the delivery of chassis to completion is approximately four to five months. Truck interiors can be configured differently for different businesses. Trucks for HVAC contractors and drain cleaning businesses are built differently than for plumbing contractors to allow for transport of large equipment. We design our trucks based on feedback from customers. Adjustable/ removable shelving and plastic sections for different parts can be changed out according to the need. The result is that the end-user customer or contractor receives a customizable service truck that meets their specific needs.

Improve inventory control

These are benefits at the job site that contractors and other professionals experience . But what about once they return to the office? Our truck bodies influence business operations there, too. Shelving makes stocking and restocking a breeze, allowing for easy implementation of an inventory control system, and provides checks and balances to the jobs performed that day. What more could a contractor or business owner want? Customized service trucks: • Save time and money at the job site while improving odds for upsells. • Save time and improve accountability and transparency at the office. • Drastically increase efficiency everywhere. To protect this investment and inventory we have a security locking system on all service trucks.

Rolling Billboards

Businesses that use fleet media --turning their vehicles into rolling billboards by placing branding on the sides of trucks, vans, and other forms of transportation--know that it can be more cost-effective compared to traditional forms of media. When choosing a Hackney-built vehicle, those advertising dollars targeted to a contractor’s local market have the potential to go even further. Depending on the vehicle and square footage, a typical vehicle wrap can cost between $2,000 to $3,500. Vehicle wraps can last for a couple of years, generating between 30,000 to 70,000 daily impressions; this investment translates to just a few dollars daily. Hackney builds its truck bodies using simple, flat-panel aluminum with no rivets. This makes the perfect canvas for the typical vehicle wrap. The flat surface allows for better adhesion and less potential for bubbles during the application process. Even the best dealers can have difficulty achieving firm adhesion around bumps, rivets, seams, and other imperfections to the truck body surface. Without full adhesion, the decal may be more prone to becoming brittle and subject to pre-mature tearing and shortening of the life of the decal and the advertising investment.

Cost of Ownership

Let’s talk about the price of doing business. Today’s inflation rate is the highest this country has seen in 40 years and something that has been felt in every industry and our own personal lives. Like so many others, the truck body manufacturing industry has been hit hard, with the price of aluminum increasing significantly. What that means for business executives is that we can all expect to pay higher prices on everything we buy in the coming months and years. A couple of higher prices may not have hit a ceiling yet with the shortage of chassis, resulting in an unstable and unpredictable truck body manufacturing market. How do these market conditions affect service companies and contractors that need truck bodies? Well, every business is different in terms of needs, timeline, budget, and so on. But every business is the same when it comes to wanting to make smart investments. A smart investment would mean maximizing the return on investment while still having needs met. That is the beauty of Hackney truck bodies. Our customization enables us to specialize in bodies that assist owners of plumbing, HVAC and other companies to scale their companies for the future. Hackney truck bodies are custom engineered for all chassis manufacturers and the lightweight construction reduces wear and tear on the chassis while saving money on fuel. Our aluminum design starts from the ground with an interlocking aluminum structural floor that provides the strength and durability for a long life, lightweight body. The complete shelving system that comes with all Hackney units is what sets our body apart and allows our customers to scale their business.

History on the Road

We focus on durability and functionality engineered for the job at hand. There are Hackney milk trucks from 1959 and Hackney service trucks from 1986 still on the road today. A cheap product is just that, cheap. Make an investment in your company so you can spend more time with your customers and less time truck body shopping. Choose Hackney.

Mitchell Lance is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ST Engineering Hackney. For more information about Hackney go to hackneyusa.com.

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