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5 Things to Look for in a Diesel Truck Dealer
The 5 Things You Should Look for in a Diesel Truck Dealer
It’s certainly not difficult to find someone to sell you a diesel truck, or perhaps several of them, for your company. But, choosing the right diesel truck dealership isn’t necessarily a matter of finding the closest business or digging around for the lowest price. That’s because diesel truck dealerships are like any other category of company. Some are more knowledgeable and trustworthy than others. In a perfect world, you’d be able to work with anyone and get the right terms, one-on-one attention, and follow-up service. But as we all know, not everyone will stand behind their word… or the products they sell. [caption id="attachment_3214" align="alignright" width="300"] valley power systems diesel truck dealership[/caption] The point we are trying to make here is that it can be very easy to find a diesel truck dealership, but not necessarily...Equipment Purchases: Should Employees Help?
Should Employees Give Input on Equipment Purchases?
We always advise any business owners or operations managers to get an opinion from a trusted dealer before deciding to buy a diesel truck, a generator, or some other piece of heavy equipment for their business. The power and transportation are important to your bottom line, and you want a team with experience and perspective on your side. But what about getting input from the other direction? Should you ask for opinions from managers, mechanics, or even drivers and frontline employees when making equipment purchases? This is a question we get asked from time to time, particularly as our customers start thinking about the issues and challenges of buying things like big engines and expensive boats for their companies. You can probably make an argument either way. In our experience, having some input from employees can be valuable. But at the same...Buy the Right Diesel Truck
Why You Need to Buy the Right Truck the First Time
Thinking about investing in a diesel truck for your business? That’s exciting, but it’s also a decision you’ll need to consider from several different angles. You’ve probably already made a list of requirements and put together a budget. But we would also encourage you to talk to a trusted dealer, visit a few colleagues, and even check on details like financing, insurance, and maintenance. We advise all of this caution because it’s important to get the diesel truck you need on the first attempt. There are a lot of decisions in your business that can be changed or reconsidered later, but buying heavy equipment is a bit different. If you can make the right call the first time, it’s going to not only provide you with better value, but also make everything that comes later much easier. more Comments are closedNeed Spare Trucks or Equipment for Your Company?
Do You Need Spare Trucks or Equipment for Your Company?
If you are the owner or operator of a small business, the idea of having spare trucks and equipment might seem like a crazy notion. Once your operation grows a bit, however, the questions about extra capacity become more realistic and tangible. In fact, some of our customers would certainly claim that they need to have extra trucks or engines to work with. There could be several reasons, including:- A need to substitute equipment at depots or jobsites because of breakdowns
- Seasonal or unpredictable spikes in demand for transportation or other services
- High costs associated with missed deliveries or deadlines
- A desire to make budgets more...