Why We Stopped Buying Service Vans — And You Should Too

Consider the Ford Maverick or similar compact trucks as a cost-effective alternative to traditional service vans, offering significant savings on vehicle purchase and fuel.

Optimize your truck stock and inventory management, moving away from carrying excessive parts in vans to more curated, job-specific load-outs using systems like Milwaukee Packouts.

Explore innovative solutions like specialized enclosed trailers to accompany smaller vehicles for large install jobs, providing a flexible and efficient way to transport equipment without heavy trucks.

Re-evaluate your vehicle fleet as a 'balance sheet decision,' recognizing that high-cost vans can be a drag on profitability and that cheaper, more efficient options exist.

Implement a seasonal adjustment for your truck stock to better match inventory to current demands (e.g., cooling vs. heating season), optimizing space and reducing unnecessary items.

For new purchases, prioritize vehicles under $30,000, even considering well-maintained used vans over expensive new ones, to improve cash flow and reduce capital expenditure.