Chevy Workport Truck / box / van

Check out this 2018 Chevy Express Cutaway with 12' Workport Box.  It is the ultimate workshop on wheels.

Now at Sutherland Chevrolet

Join us in Nicholasville, KY at Sutherland Chevrolet for all your truck needs.

Tell me about your Work Truck

Hey readers!  It's time for some stories about your truck.  Let people know what you got, how many miles on it, and any tips or advice for others. Tell us about your purchase experience, what kind of rebates did you get, business choice, etc...  Did you buy ford chevy or dodge and why.  not just cuz your a ford man either.  seriously people want to know.

what about upfits?  how did you get it ready for work,  a bedliner? toolboxes? or a whole utility bed.  write into the comments section here and then i will post your story.

thanks

Chevy Colorado Astro Body by Supreme

I know a dealer that has one of these at an amazing price, in fact they are really trying to get rid of it (you know the economy and they have too much inventory). It has the added ladder rack, interior bins, and the back-up camera. It is nice! Make a comment on this page if you are interested in it, I think I can get you an even better deal than the already ridiculous one they are advertising.

Commercial Truck Insurance

yea i know you send that insurance guy big money each month for something you never use, IT SUCKS!  However just have one accident or problem and that insurance is the greatest deal ever.  Two things to look for in insuring your work vehicles is does the agent truly understand your needs and will the company back up all promises the agent tells you.  This is a good time to read all that crazy fine print.  I know several guys who use Progressive and are very happy but do your own research.

KUV bodies on Ford or Chevy chassis

Discover "The Knapheide" Difference with the following features: 
Rugged 14 gauge two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel body shell. With Knapheide's exclusive five-year warranty. 
Complete immersion in Electrodeposition Epoxy prime paint featuring a zinc phosphate precoat and seal for additional corrosion protection. Prime paint is oven cured to provide a hard durable finish. 
Exclusive "return flange" floor design provides support for side compartments, adds floor strength and eliminates rust-prone exposed seam between floor and side compartments. 
Double-panel, 20-gauge two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel hat section reinforced doors for durability and long life. 
Exclusive thick automotive bulb-type neoprene door seals protect compartment contents from weather. 
Exclusive all stainless steel continuous hinges. 
Interior light guards. 
Paddle-activated, rotary style latches that close easily and stay closed. 
250-LB capacity adjustable divider shelves made of galvanized steel.

High Mileage Heroes

Hey readers!  I talked to a guy yesterday with a HVAC company and they have 3 Chevy Express Cargo vans and get this the "new" one is a 2005 with 175,000 miles on it!  The other two are 2001 models with get this 420,000 miles and 510,000 miles!  The only major repair was one got a new transmission at 350K.  He credits his success to regular maintenance and having employees that treat the vans like they owned them.

I know some of you have some great stories like this.  Send them to me to publish here and let others know.  Some people may brag about buying new trucks all the time.  But the guys with the smile on their face are the ones who are stretching every dollar out of their equipment.  

Go ahead send me your story.

Stahl Challenger ST utility body

 

The ChallengerST service body is a rugged, dependable mobile workstation. Multiple compartments and a large open cargo space supply generous storage and hauling room for all your equipment. Quickly locate your tools and improve your work efficiency with the adjustable shelves and material trays that organize your storage units. Convenient keyed alike locks, double panel steel doors and weather tight seals protect your assets from theft and the elements. 

The Challenger is the classic choice of fleet managers and independent contractors alike for the tough galvanneal steel construction, convenient access and extended years of service.

Chevy/GMC Spartan Cargo Van

When a business is ready to take a step up from an Express or Savannah van, the Spartan Cargo is the right vehicle for the job. With 75% more cargo capacity and up to 26 more inches of cargo area headroom, the Spartan Cargo keeps the maneuverability and handling of a traditional cargo van while allowing the user to stand straight up.

Durable, non-corrosive Fiberglass Reinforced Plywood (FRP) construction and the low profile body design help make the Spartan Cargo the vehicle of choice for growing businesses.

Spartan Cargo Van provides the smooth, easy maneuverability of a van with the full-height, spacious cargo area of a truck. It’s the perfect vehicle for the delivery business that’s ready to take a step up.

Body Ideal for These Applications
Cargo Delivery
Parcel Delivery
Appliance Deliveryl
Utillity Workers
Service Contractors
Municiplalities
Plumbers
Painters

2009 Chevy Express Cargo Van

someone said to me the other day "boy these vans look the same as they did 3 years ago"  I think he was just making a statement rather than a complaint.  You see in the new car world there is this mindset that things have to change every year, so everyone will know you have the latest model.  However when it comes to people who use their vehicle for work those things dont matter much.  Sure new improvments in technology are always nice.  But with the Express Cargo Van Chevy has found a design  that works, why mess with it so much?  Many of our customers have ten year old vans that they keep maintained and clean that look just like a new one.  Or when you do replace your van with a new one you know that Adrian bins and ladder racks still fit and everything works like it should.

Also just read in Motor Trend that the Chevy van wins hands down as the best Cargo van on the market.

The economy has recovered buy a truck now!

well ok maybe not quite yet, but it will, it has to doesn't it?  everyone is nervous right now, nearly $800 billiion and no one even knows if it will work.  

but you know something... sometimes I wonder if all the gloom and doom we hear be it from the media or politicians if it is just becoming a self-fulfilling prophesy?

If you are working...keep working.  If you are not working...start working.

Chevy 3500 with Heil Dump body

We just recently got this truck in. It is a 2008 Chevy 3500 with a Heil Marauder II dump body. Starting with the long-lasting, reliable Silverado chassis which includes the 6.0L gas engine, 6 speed automatic transmission, Eaton locking rear differential and a whole lot more. Then we add the Heil bed with features that include:

All 10 gauge hi-tensile steel, fully welded.
Smooth lines.
Automotive style tail lights.
Fully boxed top rail.
Interlaced understructure (8 gauge hi-tensile steel).
Full width rear apron.
Sides radius to floor.
Dirt shedding catwalk.
Full depth rear corner posts.
Two vertical braces per side.
Front corner post.
Double acting tailgate, fully braced.
Pocket extensions.
Heavy duty cab shield.
Body prop.
Back-up alarm.

It is a great combination for whatever you need to haul.