Van Upfitting
Commercial Van Upfitting in Pennsylvania
A cargo van becomes significantly more useful when the interior is built around the work your business actually performs. Frontline Truck Bodies in Lititz, Pennsylvania helps contractors, service businesses and commercial fleets configure work vans for better organization, storage, accessibility and day-to-day productivity.
Whether you need shelving for tools and parts, secure storage, equipment racks, cargo-management solutions or a more complete vocational van setup, Frontline can help you plan an upfit around your vehicle, your equipment and the way your crew works.
Building a new work van or reorganizing an existing one? Call Frontline Truck Bodies at 717-627-7888 or request van upfitting information.
Build Your Work Van Around the Job
The best van upfit is not necessarily the one with the most shelves, drawers or accessories. It is the one that helps your crew carry the right equipment, find it quickly and use the available cargo space efficiently.
Improve Organization
Give tools, parts, supplies and equipment defined storage locations instead of allowing the cargo area to become an unorganized pile.
Use Space Efficiently
Make better use of walls, floor space and available cargo volume while keeping frequently used equipment accessible.
Protect Equipment
Proper storage and cargo-management equipment can help reduce movement, damage and unnecessary wear on tools and supplies during transport.
Support Your Workflow
Configure the van around how technicians enter the vehicle, retrieve equipment, replenish inventory and perform their work throughout the day.
Commercial Van Upfit Solutions
Van equipment should be selected around the vehicle and application rather than purchased as unrelated accessories. Frontline can help evaluate the components required to turn a cargo van into a more functional commercial work vehicle.
Van Shelving
Shelving systems help organize tools, parts, fittings, boxes and supplies while making better use of the vertical space inside a cargo van.
Shelf layout should be based on the size and type of inventory carried, how frequently items are used and how technicians move through the van.
Cabinets & Enclosed Storage
Cabinets and enclosed storage can provide dedicated space for valuable equipment, smaller parts, job materials and other items that should remain organized and contained during transport.
Drawers, Bins & Parts Storage
Small components can consume a surprising amount of technician time when they are poorly organized. Drawer, bin and compartment systems can make commonly used parts easier to locate and replenish.
Van Partitions & Bulkheads
A properly selected partition separates the driver's compartment from the cargo area and can become an important part of a complete commercial van configuration.
Ladder Racks & Roof Storage
Exterior rack systems can move ladders and suitable long materials outside the cargo compartment, preserving valuable interior space for tools, parts and equipment.
Rack selection depends on the vehicle, roof configuration, material being transported and loading requirements.
Cargo Management
Tie-down points, storage systems and application-specific equipment can help keep cargo organized and appropriately positioned while the vehicle is in operation.
Van Upfitting for Your Trade
A plumber should not have the same van layout as an electrician, HVAC technician or general contractor. The equipment carried, access requirements and daily workflow are different.
Frontline can help commercial customers plan van configurations for applications such as:
Configure the Van Around How Your Crew Works
Van upfitting should begin with workflow rather than a catalog. Before choosing shelves, cabinets or racks, consider what your technicians actually do from the moment they arrive at a job.
For example, an HVAC service van may need dedicated locations for hand tools, power tools, fittings, filters, diagnostic equipment and replacement parts. An electrician may require a very different combination of parts bins, wire storage, tool organization and ladder-carrying capability.
Thoughtful planning can reduce wasted cargo space and make frequently used equipment easier to access throughout the workday.
Upfitting Commercial Cargo Vans
Commercial vans vary considerably in roof height, wheelbase, cargo length, payload capacity, door configuration and interior dimensions. Those differences affect which shelving systems, racks, partitions and equipment configurations are appropriate.
Depending on the vehicle and available equipment, commercial upfit applications may include popular work-van platforms such as Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ram ProMaster and traditional full-size cargo vans.
Contact Frontline with your van's year, make, model, wheelbase and roof height so the available upfit options can be evaluated for your specific vehicle.
Commercial Fleet Van Upfitting
A well-designed van configuration can also help businesses create greater consistency across multiple vehicles.
Standardizing shelving locations, storage areas and equipment placement can make it easier for technicians to move between similarly equipped vehicles and can simplify decisions when additional vans are added to a fleet.
If you are planning several vehicles, talk with Frontline before configuring the first van so the layout can be evaluated with future fleet requirements in mind.
What to Consider Before Upfitting a Work Van
Buying van equipment first and figuring out where it fits afterward is backwards. Start with the vehicle, payload requirements, tools and workflow.
- Van year, make and model
- Wheelbase and cargo length
- Roof height
- Payload capacity
- Side and rear door configuration
- Tools and equipment carried every day
- Parts and consumable inventory
- Ladder or long-material storage requirements
- Security and enclosed-storage requirements
- Driver and technician workflow
- Future fleet expansion
Bring Frontline that information before finalizing your van setup. It is much easier to design the system correctly at the beginning than to reorganize an expensive upfit after installation.
Why Work With Frontline Truck Bodies?
Frontline works with commercial vehicle owners, contractors, dealerships, municipalities and fleet customers who depend on their vehicles to make money and perform essential work.
That work-truck experience matters when configuring a commercial van. The goal is not simply to fill an empty cargo area with equipment. The goal is to build a vehicle that supports the work your business actually performs.
Frontline Truck Bodies is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania and serves commercial customers throughout Lancaster County, Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
Commercial Van Upfitting Frequently Asked Questions
What is commercial van upfitting?
Van upfitting is the process of adding equipment and storage systems to a commercial van so it better supports a particular trade or business application. This may include shelving, cabinets, partitions, racks, cargo-management equipment and other vocational components.
Can Frontline help me plan the layout of my work van?
Contact Frontline with information about your van, the equipment you carry and how the vehicle is used. The goal is to select an upfit configuration that makes sense for both the vehicle and the work being performed.
What information should I have before requesting a van upfit?
Have the van's year, make, model, wheelbase and roof height available. You should also identify the major tools, equipment, parts and ladders that need to be carried.
Can a van be upfitted for a specific trade?
Yes. Commercial van layouts can be planned around applications such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, maintenance and other service operations. Different trades often require very different storage and equipment configurations.
Where can I get a commercial van upfitted in Pennsylvania?
Contact Frontline Truck Bodies in Lititz, Pennsylvania to discuss commercial van upfitting options, equipment requirements and vehicle compatibility.
Build a Better Work Van
Tell us what van you have, what equipment you carry and what your technicians need to accomplish. Frontline can help you evaluate a commercial van upfit around your actual work requirements.
Frontline Truck Bodies
719 Rothsville Road
Lititz, PA 17548
717-627-4025