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Buy the Work Truck or Pay the Taxes? How Section 179 Can Change the Math in 2026

Blog Post 09/10/2026

Buy the Work Truck or Pay the Taxes? How Section 179 Can Change the Math in 2026

If your business already needs a commercial vehicle, Section 179 and other depreciation provisions can significantly change the economics of making that purchase before year-end. A qualifying work truck, cargo van, box truck or other commercial vehicle placed in service during 2026 may be eligible for substantial first-year deductions, depending on the vehicle, business use, purchase structure and your company's tax situation.

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Ram ProMaster 2500 vs. 3500 High Roof: Which One Does Your Business Need?

Comparison 09/08/2026

Ram ProMaster 2500 vs. 3500 High Roof: Which One Does Your Business Need?

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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Isuzu NPR Buyer's Guide: Payload, GVWR, Box Sizes & Crew Cab Options

Blog Post 09/01/2026

Isuzu NPR Buyer's Guide: Payload, GVWR, Box Sizes & Crew Cab Options

The gas-powered Isuzu NPR Class 3 chassis delivers a maximum body and payload capacity of up to 6,796 lbs. on a 12,000-lb GVWR platform. We sat down with Jeff Reece, Service Manager at SRQ Auto LLC with 15 years of automotive and commercial fleet experience, to break down payload math, body sizing, cab configurations, and purchasing options for business owners.

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Buying a Wheelchair-Accessible Shuttle Bus: What We Inspect Before We Sell One

Buying Guide 08/04/2026

Buying a Wheelchair-Accessible Shuttle Bus: What We Inspect Before We Sell One

When managing a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) fleet or municipal transit program, vehicle safety isn't just a regulatory checklist—it is the foundation of your daily operations. Over my 15 years servicing commercial mobility equipment in West-Central Florida, I have inspected, maintained, and repaired thousands of wheelchair lifts. BraunAbility has consistently set the industry benchmark for commercial lifts, engineering multi-layered safety redundancy into every unit that rolls of

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Commercial Vehicle Financing for Businesses: What to Know Before You Apply

Blog Post 12/15/2025

Commercial Vehicle Financing for Businesses: What to Know Before You Apply

Commercial vehicle financing is different from simply shopping for the lowest advertised payment. The business, the vehicle, the structure of the transaction and the information provided to the lender can all affect the financing options available. At SRQ Auto, we work with contractors, trades, fleets and business owners buying everything from cargo vans and service trucks to box trucks, landscape trucks and shuttle buses. One thing we have learned is that a smoother commercial financing process

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Blog Post 11/27/2025

2026 Business Vehicle Write-Offs: Can a Used Work Truck Reduce Your Tax Bill?

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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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.

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