Your company is growing and you already know that without a good delivery vehicle you will not be able to fulfill all orders? Or maybe the car that employees have been using so far needs to be replaced with a new one? If you are planning to buy, don't act hastily. Find out which company delivery van will best suit your needs!
Which commercial vehicle is used for the company: loading space, maximum load capacity, equipment
The concept of delivery vehicles covers quite a broad category of vehicles. Among them you will find both small cars, perfect for a company of several people, as well as vehicles that are suitable for transporting heavy loads. If you are wondering which company delivery vehicle will be best for you, consider:
- how many people will travel in it every day: only the driver, maybe also other employees?
- whether you intend to transport goods of considerable length, e.g. 3-4 meters;
- whether your company transports light loads (e.g. purchases to customers, goods from wholesalers to stores) or heavy loads, e.g. construction materials.
Models of delivery vehicles for companies are divided into two basic types: with a maximum capacity of up to 3.5 tons and above 3.5 tons. Importantly, in the latter case it is required to have a category C or C+E driving license.
Individual delivery van models also differ in the size and design of the loading space . It can be either open (this will work, for example, in the case of construction and renovation companies) or closed - this type has a more universal use. Which small business van will be right for you in terms of loading space? It is assumed that approximately 15 m2 is sufficient for most companies. The length of the loading part is also important. If you transport construction and finishing materials, e.g. strips or boards of considerable length, look for a delivery vehicle that allows you to transport loads longer than 4 meters.
How to choose a used delivery van for your company? What to look for?
It cannot be denied that hardly anyone sells 2-3-year-old delivery vehicles with a mileage of several dozen thousand kilometers. The delivery vehicles that appear on the market have several hundred thousand kilometers behind them and at least several years of intensive use. How to choose a delivery van for your company from the offer of used cars? Before you decide to buy such a car, be sure to pay attention to several issues :
- what type of engine the vehicle is equipped with - diesel engines are the most popular due to their high power, but if you do not intend to transport heavy loads, it is worth considering buying a petrol car with an additional gas drive;
- car documents - check carefully whether the year of the car matches that given in the advertisement, whether the car has valid technical inspections, when the oil was last changed, etc.;
- what the car looks like: whether it is scratched, rusty or has any signs of damage - the delivery van is your work tool, but remember that you also use it to build the image of your company.
When purchasing a car for business purposes, it is very important that it comes from a legal source. The best delivery vehicles for companies are those sold at commission shops or dealerships. They are not only thoroughly checked from a technical point of view, but also sold in a transparent way - when purchasing, you receive a contract, invoice and full vehicle documentation .
Iveco – popular models of delivery vehicles for companies
Iveco Daily cars are chosen by many Polish entrepreneurs. Cars of this brand are valued not only because of their durability and high power of the diesel engine. Iveco Daily is also considered the least reliable delivery van for the company. Among the cars of this brand, you will find mainly models with a lifting capacity of up to 3.5 tons, which can be driven with a category B driving license. Iveco Daily includes both classic delivery vans with a closed cargo space and an open semi-trailer. These vans are also popular due to the easy availability of Iveco parts - this is important when you want to quickly repair your van.
