Changing with the Times

Why Adding Specialized Equipment to Your Fleet Makes Sense

BY BRIAN RIKER, TRANSPORTATION & DRIVER COMPLIANCE MANAGER, WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT SALES

The automotive industry has been in a constant state of change, although the last five to ten years seems like the change has accelerated beyond comprehension. Change is the only constant in our business. Imagine if the internal combustion engine never advanced beyond early designs, and we still had to change points and caps every few thousand miles or adjust carburetor choke and advance timing manually. Change can be good for convenience and luxury. Electric and other alternate fuel vehicles are no different. They just seem scary because of all the unknowns and the rapid pace with which they are advancing. As service providers, it is our job to keep pace with the advances, and part of that is to have the best possible equipment on hand to service these vehicles. It is not a matter of IF, but WHEN they will come into your market.

Don’t let the complexity of these vehicles scare you into passing up good revenue opportunities! With so few providers proactively preparing to service alternate fuel vehicles, the market is yours to capture if you are brave enough to be progressive. A

• Attaches in minutes

• No Permanent Connections

• 32K Lift Capability

• Safely Tows Up To 140K GCWR

• Distributes Weight Properly

• Scales When Others Can’t

• Economical To Operate great way to be progressive is to add a specialized service vehicle to your fleet that is equipped with all the latest in EV charging and monitoring technology.

Worldwide Equipment offers just such a vehicle. They partnered with VanAir to provide the ideal upfit to service these complex systems, while still being able to provide roadside assistance to traditional passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. The latest version will be on display at several tow shows nationwide, starting April 18-20 in Orlando, Florida.

Equipped with the VanAir EPEQ battery system, these service vans are whisper-quiet for working in residential neighborhoods. It has a 20-gallon air compressor, providing up to 20 CFM for inflating and servicing tires. Plus, it includes a level 2 EV charger powered by two EPEQ batteries to reduce your carbon footprint, while servicing sensitive clients. Lastly, it includes a 120/240-volt A/C power provided by an