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Landscape dump trucks are used by landscapers who need to move large quantities of soil or mulch from a garden center to a residential or commercial job site. Once the landscaper has arrived, they can tip the contents out the back of the truck using the built-in hydraulic lift. Dovetail landscape trucks are ideal for landscapers who work in many different locations and need to move mowers, trimmers and tools to each job site. The rear hatch folds down to create a ramp for loading and unloading equipment with ease.

A flatbed body truck is used when a construction crew or general contractor needs to move heavy equipment or large quantities of building materials. Because the back of the truck is completely open as a platform, it is ideal for moving items that are an odd shape or size.

A truck with a contractor body is perfect on a job site. Tools are stored securely and easily accessible. An overhead material rack holds long materials like pipes and lumber. The extended cargo area can store large equipment and materials.

Stake bed trucks are frequently used by landscapers or farmers to move large items that don't need to be enclosed. The stakes provide a frame with plenty of tie-down points, making it ideal when transporting goods of varying sizes.

Cutaway chassis are used as a platform to make many kinds of commercial trucks, including cube vans, delivery trucks, moving vans, or even motor homes. A cutaway van chassis is a good starting point for creating the perfect box truck for a company that makes many deliveries.

We interview a General Contractor President on the best general contractor truck for his business, what Ford trucks they use, DECKED truck boxes and using GPS.

Cargo vans are used by a wide array of companies for moving tools and equipment between jobsites or for making small-sized deliveries around town. The windowless sides are ideal for advertising, and these vans are highly customizable with bins and shelving in the cargo area.

As a general contractor considering a new vehicle, here's five topics to consider: storage, fuel type, personal space, security, hauling, and crew size.

There are at least five ways to make your contractor business more efficient using your fleet vehicles, including: GPS, storing equipment, and tracking scheduled maintenance and service.