Choosing Utility Trucks For Your Business

The right utility truck can revolutionize your day-to-day operations. These vehicles are designed for ease of use and organization, featuring covered storage areas, hydraulic systems, diggers, cranes, or lifts, depending on the type. At Jim Ellis Commercial, we're ready to introduce you to your next worksite companion. Furnish your business in Atlanta, GA, with a new fleet member ready for any task.

What Do We Mean by "Utility Truck?"

In general, a utility truck is a pickup truck whose bed has been modified to accommodate a specific job or purpose. While the cab is rarely changed, the bed is often customized permanently or temporarily; the modified bed is typically called a "body." There are various types of utility trucks for sale on the market, including these and more:

• Service Truck: Arguably our most popular utility truck. Service bodies replace the open space in a truck's bed with an enclosed cargo area with equipment like mounted toolkits and shelving; the exact configuration can look different from model to model. This trades potential cargo capacity for easier organization, protection from the elements, and the ability to keep your tools under lock and key.
• Lift Truck: This type comprises a built-in hydraulic lift platform to raise people and tools to high work areas. Common lifts include telescopic boom lifts, articulating boom lifts, and telescopic articulating boom lifts. Depending on the version, lift trucks may also be referred to as bucket trucks.
• Digger Derrick: An important tool in the construction industry, a digger derrick is built to dig holes, lift materials, and set poles.
• Boom Truck: A boom truck uses a hydraulic crane mechanism to move materials and equipment vertically and horizontally.

Your choice of utility body truck depends almost entirely on what you want and need it to do. For more details on the bodies listed above or any others, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team serving Atlanta, GA. We are well-versed in this segment, are happy to answer your questions, and can provide additional resources as needed. Find your ideal solution with us today.

Utility Trucks vs. Pickup Trucks

As mentioned, these utility commercial trucks are essentially pickup trucks with the bed swapped for a specialized build. Get to know the main differences between them below:

• Utility Trucks Are More Specialized: If you have a specific need for your work truck, be it shelves for your tools or a crane for your construction business, you will likely require a utility body of some kind.
• Pickup Trucks Are More Versatile: A pickup truck keeps its bed open, so you can customize it however you like, with temporary or permanent modifications.

However, some utility vehicles don't have permanent modifications, which means you can remove or replace them. If you're curious about one of our in-stock utility trucks, want to learn more about utility vs. pickup trucks, or are ready to start upfitting or building yours, give us a call here at Jim Ellis Commercial or stop by.

What Businesses Need Utility Trucks in Georgia?

Buying a utility truck is your next step in upgrading your fleet. But what businesses or trades should get which bodies? Let's explore some popular options, so you know what to consider as you shop and compare.

• HVAC: Service Body. Many professionals look for an HVAC truck with shelves and compartments for tools, space to hold pipes and other materials, and ladder racks. A service body offers that and more.
• Electrical: Lift or Service Body. If you do elevated electrical work, a lift body can provide a safe, sturdy platform for every job. A standard service body is sufficient for handling at-home electrical work.
• Construction: Service or Boom Body or Digger Derrick. Depending on your role on a construction site, a service body may be all that you need. For demanding or large jobs, a boom body can provide more versatility, while a digger derrick can supply lifting and digging capabilities.
• Plumbing: Service Body. Plumbers arrive on scene with a lot of equipment and tools. Plumbing utility trucks should offer organization and easy accessibility, which is what a service body provides. Plus, you can upfit yours with safe storage spaces for chemicals.

Upfitting & Customization: How To Build Your Perfect Utility Model

Before you buy a utility truck, it's important to know about your upfitting options. Upfitting your truck is one of the best ways to customize it to exactly what you need to simplify and streamline your operations. Here are just some upfitting ideas, depending on the type of body you select:

• Insulating containers for transporting temperature-vulnerable equipment
• Chemical storage with proper sealant to prevent leaks, spills, and exposure
• Ladder racks for holding ladders in place and increasing cargo space for other items
• Lighting to help you see into shelves and drawers and in general at dawn or dusk
• Platform add-on kit to increase the type of jobs you can perform with a digger derrick

We know how important it is for your truck to fit your business or trade. To maximize your satisfaction, we recommend starting the process with us when you order custom truck bodies for your fleet. You are also more than welcome to browse our current utility truck inventory to see if anything already matches your needs.

Find a Range of Utility Body Trucks at Jim Ellis Commercial

At Jim Ellis Commercial, we're proud to be your one-stop shop for utility trucks in Georgia. We've helped dozens of businesses – from self-employed contractors to large electrical companies – and trades find the vehicles they need to work safely, properly, and efficiently. We are also a great source for additional information on utility trucks, other types of commercial trucks, upfitting options, and more.

Ready to add a new member to your fleet? Contact us, and we'll point you to the utility truck that meets your preferences. We can even help you upfit it to your exact needs or start building one from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who uses utility trucks in Georgia?

Utility trucks are essential for many types of professionals, such as contractors, electricians, and plumbers. If you'd like to learn more about different kinds of utility trucks for your specific business or trade, contact us today.

Which utility truck is the best?

Which utility truck is best will largely depend on your needs. For example, a utility truck with a service body is ideal for HVAC and plumbing businesses, while one with a derrick digger is good for construction companies.

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