Vehicle of Choice for Vending Operators

Product upsizing, particularly the 20-ounce plastic bottles, have placed heavier demands on vending trucks. When purchasing a vending truck, Antares operators have to consider vehicle capabilities, ease of use and driver comfort features.

The weights of trucks are on the rise. With 20 and 16 ounce cold drink bottles taking up more space, loads are getting heavier on both the driver who is lifting them and the vehicle that is carrying them. This means that suspension systems have to be stronger and the body of the vehicle has to have more room. The bottles can also be arranged in such a way that will minimize how much the driver has to bend and lift.

The traditional step-in van continues to be the vehicle of choice among vending operators. The advantage step offers ease of loading for the driver. Step vans enable the driver access to the merchandise without leaving the vehicle.

More options to consider

Antares operators have discovered that there are other options to consider when it comes to minimizing the driver’s workload and at the same time achieving greater cost efficiencies. Bigger chassis can offer enhanced driver comfort, better maneuverability and greater costs efficiency over the long haul.

When purchasing a truck, individual needs must be considered. Vending operators can decide to have dedicated beverage trucks, and are more likely to have a built in cooler.

Ease of loading should be the top priority when purchasing a new route vehicle for your vending business by Antares Corporation. The increase in truck loads has encouraged operators to pay more attention to driver comfort, both inside and outside the truck cab. An efficient internal layout will minimize effort expended loading and unloading.

The most common mistake operators make when buying a truck, is underestimating the vehicle weight. Antares operators should assess the actual weight of a typical route truck before deciding on what size chassis to get. A comfortable cab will improve the driver’s morale and thus enhance his or her attention to the task at hand.