Fleet of Custom Delivery Trucks for Appliance & Electronics Superstore
Abt knew it was vital to their business to retain their valuable, highly trained, driver/installers who become the face of the company with every delivery. Abt chose Marion Body Works to standardize their fleet and improve employee satisfaction by making every delivery truck the same. “Everyone that works here is here for years,” said Chuck Metoyer, Abt Fleet Manager. “We want them to have no surprises when they get on the job. All the tools and equipment you need are on the truck and in the same place. It saves time and makes the delivery go smoothly.” Since 2012, Abt has purchased over 150 custom Marion delivery trucks built on Isuzu’s 16’ NPR HD chassis and 24’ NRR chassis.
Marion Custom Box Trucks
Inside every truck is a custom built cabinet that houses a standardized inventory of parts and tools required to carry out the delivery through installation for everything from major appliances to multi-channel audio systems. “It helps out a lot with efficiency when every truck has what it needs. There are no forgotten tools or time wasting trips back to the shop to pick up something,” said Metoyer. The cabinets also feature built in inverters for running table saws and charging batteries for other power tools.
Marion incorporated innovative and efficient LED lighting that costs less and lasts longer than traditional alternatives, while creating a brighter, safer workspace within the box. The lighting system features motion sensors to eliminate battery drain and the need to jump start trucks at job sites.