Upfitted vehicles are a great way to elevate your business! Who doesn’t want the opportunity to put their services on wheels and go to their customers in style and comfort? Vehicle upfitting can seriously help your business, and we want to help you get started. Let’s discuss vehicle upfitting, what it is, and what it can do for you!
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Understanding Vehicle Upfitting
Vehicle upfitting is the process of taking an existing vehicle and adding customized enhancements for your workers’ needs. This could include shelving, roof units, hangars, and more. The idea is to design the vehicle to be efficient and easy to use for your employees.
For example, a construction business’ upfitted vehicle could be a pick-up truck with storage for tools, and a hangar to hold materials and larger equipment.
See, these vehicles are fun because they are tailored to your business’ specific needs. Generic, off-the shelf vehicles are only made for the general public. When you upfit a vehicle, though, that vehicle is updated to your unique business’ needs, elevating the generic to the next level!
The Business Case for Customization
That all sounds great, but why should you invest in upfittings? Here’s a few reasons:
- Increased Efficiency: with tailored storage solutions, equipment accessibility, and optimized layouts, you can dramatically improve operational efficiency.
- Brand Visibility: custom wrapping can make your vehicle a moving billboard, increasing brand awareness wherever it goes.
- Employee Satisfaction and Safety: customized vehicles which cater to employees’ needs can reduce the risk of injury, improve efficiency, and boost morale.
- Regulatory Compliance: Upfitting can guarantee the company vehicles meet specific regulations or industry standards.
When you have your vehicle upfitted, the details matter!
Evaluating Your Needs
There are still other considerations to keep in mind when planning a vehicle upfitting. You are in the driver’s seat with the upfitting, so what do you need to know and do?
- Specific Requirements: You know your business; what would an ideal vehicle upfitting’s final product include? What regulations or standards need to be adhered to?
- Consult with Professionals: Schedule a consultation with professional upfitters to talk about potential solutions for your business.
- Consider Future Growth & Scalability: What are your business’ future goals? It will be important to prepare upfitted vehicles that match your long-term vision!
Getting Started with Vehicle Upfitting
With this understanding, let’s discuss more practical considerations. Namely, finding your upfitting partner and planning your upfitting project.
When choosing an upfitting partner, there are many things to keep in mind to make sure you are making the best selection.
A significant factor is your budget. Though price should not be your only concern, affordability is going to be a factor.
Additionally, what is the timeframe for your upfitting? When do you want the project to be completed? You will want to find an upfitter who can meet those deadlines or find the one who can come as close as possible to the wish list date.
Finally, generally speaking, you will want a quality upfitter. Do a bit of research! What is their reputation? How much experience do they have? When you have your consultation, do they understand you and your vision? Are they certified? These are questions to hold onto.
Partner with TWR Specialty Vehicles
Customized vehicles can be crucial to your business achieving its goals. Remember your business’ objectives, and think of how an upfitted vehicle, or a fleet, can help you achieve further success.
Are you ready to take the next step? Our team of expert designers is excited to work with you and upfit your vehicle(s) in our state-of-the-art facility! With high-quality materials, precise installation techniques, and attention to detail, we offer only the best upfitting, painting, refurbishment, and more, to our clients. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
