If you work as an independent contractor, then you may think
about whether to buy a dump truck or trailer. If you do construction jobs, then
you'll have rubble and waste to dispose of on some jobs; if you do landscape
work, then you may have to deal with pruning and trimming more regularly.
However, as a small business owner, you might not have the
resources to buy a new dump truck. Even if you can afford one, this may not be
a sensible investment if you won't use it all that often.
As an alternative, you can modify your truck by adding a
dump insert to its body. What are the benefits of doing this?
Get a More Flexible Solution
Dump body inserts fit into the bed of a truck. These inserts
sit flat so that you can fill them with the stuff you need to dump. When you're
ready to unload, you raise the insert up. As it slants, it tips all the rubbish
out of the truck.
An insert turns a regular truck into a dump truck. However,
you choose when this happens. While the base structure fixes to your truck
permanently, the insert itself is removable.
This gives you more flexibility. You can still carry general
supplies and tools in the insert, but you can simply take it out if you need
more room or won't have anything to dump on a job.
Keep in mind that you can also use a dump insert in the
future if you buy a new truck. If the insert fits the new truck's body, then
you can switch it over.
Speed Up Your Workflow
As a contractor, you know that time is money. You don't want
to spend any more time on your jobs than you have to.
You may constantly look for ways to streamline your work
practices. You may be conscious that some parts of a project take more time
than they should.
For example, say you have a landscaping project and you need
to offload topsoil from your truck. You'll have to shovel the soil out
manually. Or, if you dump green waste after trimming trees, you'll have to
unload everything piece by piece. This takes time and effort.
If you have a dump body insert, then this is an effortless
job that takes minutes. You tip the soil or waste out of your truck, and you're
good to go.
Reduce Your Costs
You may have extra costs on jobs where you need to dump a
lot of rubbish right now. For example, you may have to hire dumpsters or
rubbish removal contractors for larger jobs.
Even if you use your own truck to dispose of waste, you may
have extra labor costs. You might need to allocate a couple of people to load
and unload your truck.
If you can't fit a lot of stuff in your truck, then you may
have to pay delivery charges to have materials dropped off on your site. Your
fuel costs will go up if you have to make multiple trips to clear up at the end
of a job.
You might be able to pass some of these costs over to your
customers. However, this could make your charges higher than the competition.
You might lose out on some work.
If you install a dump body insert, then your initial
investment starts to pay for itself as soon as you use it. Your truck can
handle the regular stuff you need to deal with.
Plus, you can add extensions to the sides of many inserts to
increase the volume they carry. So, you can pick up materials yourself and
clear more waste more quickly in fewer trips. You may need a couple of people
to load the truck, but you'll probably only need one person to offload it.
To find out more about dump body inserts and how they can
help your business, contact
the experts at Diamond Truck Body Mfg. Inc.
