Research & Guides
Business Fleet Vehicles from our team — news, events and updates from the dealership.
Buying Guide 09/14/2026
Choose a cargo van when enclosed interior workspace, weather protection and walk-in organization matter most. Choose a service body truck when fast exterior tool access, heavier equipment, towing or jobsite capability matter more. For some trades, an enclosed KUV-style service body sits directly between the two.
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Buying Guide 09/13/2026
A liftgate can be one of the most valuable pieces of equipment on a box truck—or hundreds of pounds of equipment your business rarely uses. If your crew regularly moves appliances, furniture, commercial equipment, palletized freight or other heavy cargo without access to a loading dock or forklift, a properly sized liftgate can dramatically improve how the truck works. If you're primarily carrying lightweight boxes that can easily travel up a ramp, the added weight, maintenance and purchase cost
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Comparison 09/08/2026
Choosing between a Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof and 3500 High Roof isn't simply a matter of buying the bigger number. The right choice depends on how much weight your business carries, the van's wheelbase and body configuration, permanent shelving or equipment, and how much usable payload you need after the van is fully upfitted.
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Buying Guide 04/30/2026
A used service truck with a crane can turn a commercial vehicle into a mobile lifting and repair platform—but only when the chassis, service body and crane are correctly matched to the work. That is why buying a crane truck requires more than checking the truck's year, mileage and engine. The crane itself adds weight, changes how the service body is used and introduces another working system that should be inspected before the vehicle goes to work. At SRQ Auto, we work with specialized utility a
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Buying Guide 04/12/2026
Buying used service trucks for your fleet starts with matching each truck to the work, equipment, and crew it must support. A lower purchase price is useful only when the vehicle's condition and configuration make sense for your business. Compare service-body storage, available vehicle ratings, maintenance information, and any immediate preparation costs. For multiple purchases, consider how consistent layouts can help technicians move between trucks. Chris Hilgeman, owner of SRQ Auto, brings ne
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Buying Guide 03/25/2026
Buying a used shuttle bus in Florida or the Southeast involves more than finding the right number of passenger seats. Hotels, resorts, churches, senior living communities, transportation companies and other organizations need shuttle buses that are dependable, professionally presented and properly equipped for their passengers. At SRQ Auto in Bradenton, Florida, we specialize in fully reconditioned commercial shuttle buses designed to help businesses and organizations put vehicles into service w
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Buying Guide 03/01/2026
“Utility truck” and “service body truck” are often used to describe similar commercial vehicles, but the name alone does not tell you whether a truck fits your business. The important questions are how the body is configured, what the chassis can carry, how your technicians access their tools and what the truck needs to do every day.
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Buying Guide 01/15/2026
There is no single “best” work truck for every contractor. The right commercial vehicle depends on what your crew carries, what you tow, how many people ride in the truck, how tools need to be organized, and what happens when the vehicle reaches the jobsite. A plumber or electrician may benefit from exterior service-body compartments. A general contractor may need a crew cab that carries people and tools. A delivery or remodeling company may need enclosed cargo space. A field-repair operation m
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A qualifying used commercial vehicle may help reduce your 2026 taxable income through Section 179, bonus depreciation, or regular depreciation. The deduction depends on your business use, the vehicle, and your tax circumstances. A vehicle write-off reduces taxable income; it does not reimburse the purchase price dollar for dollar. For calendar-year businesses, a vehicle generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2026, to claim a 2026 depreciation deduction. Chris Hilgeman, owner of SRQ
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Buying Guide 11/19/2025
Considering a former fleet work truck or van? Compare maintenance records, previous use, commercial equipment and reconditioning before buying.
Read more →Pricing was accurate at the time of article writing. All pricing is subject to change. See the manufacturer and/or Dealer for up-to-date pricing.
