Brake Controllers mean Staying Safe on the Roads

There's no doubt about it, staying safe on the road is more important today than ever before. With all the people who drive a bit on the reckless side, it's always a good thing to hedge our bets and err on the side of safety. At Auto Truck Depot we hear from lots of folks who not only want to stay safe while driving, but they have to do it while towing a trailer. Boat owners, landscapers and construction crews are just a few of the types of people who need the best safety accessories for their trailer. The smart way to stay safe is to install brake controllers.

For people who are thinking about adding brake controllers for trailers, we always recommend that they:

    Know how many axles are on the trailer. There are quite a few different types of brake controllers for trailers, and they typically cover a different number of axles. Most controllers will either handle 2 to 4 axles or 2 to 6 axles. It's very important, especially for owners of larger trailers to know this basic, yet often overlooked specification.
    The type of installation that they would prefer. Controllers can be installed with a hard wired installation or a wireless installation. The wireless models are getting very popular these days, as they are very simple to install. But some trailer owners like the old fashioned reliability of a hard wired controller.

As long as people know these few basic facts, they will be more likely to get the exact brake controllers needed to keep their trucks, trailers and anything that's on the trailer as safe as they can possibly be on the roads and highways.

Truck Canopies are the Ultimate Truck Bed Protection

Some people use simple truck bed liners to protect the beds of their pickup trucks. And bed liners are fine for some folks. But for people that need the best protection for not only their truck beds, but the things that they carry around a truck canopy may be the best investment to make. The trick is finding truck canopies for sale that won't break the bank, while still providing the ultimate in protection for your truck bed and all the cargo that you haul around.

Types of Canopies

If you've been looking around for truck canopies for sale, you've probably seen that there are lots of different types available today. It used to be that the only types were made of steel, but canopies have evolved over the years. At Auto Truck Depot, we carry all the different types of canopies, like:

-    Fiberglass canopies
-    Steel canopies
-    Plastic canopies

We always recommend that truck owners really think about what their biggest concerns are in regard to truck canopies before they actually buy one. A steel canopy may meet the needs of one person, while you might prefer a lighter plastic canopy. For truck owners who are looking for truck canopies for sale, it's good to know how you intend to use one to make the best purchasing decision.

Canopies provide truck owners the kind of protection from the elements that their tools and cargo deserve. And they can also be a great way to keep gear safe from people with sticky fingers, as it's easy to simply lock up the truck bed to keep would-be thieves away. The right canopy can be the ultimate way to keep a pickup truck bed safe and secure.

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Organizing Work Van Equipment

We've all seen those work vans before. You know, the ones that are constantly overloaded with tools, supplies or products? It can be tough to keep a work van as organized as it should be without the right work van equipment. And we've found that most business owners don't have to go overboard with ordering tons of work van equipment. Adding a few of the right kinds of equipment can make a bigger difference than most people realize.

The Essentials

The workhorse of any work van equipment has to be a shelving unit This simple piece of equipment makes all the difference when it comes to organizing tools, equipment, products and material. At Auto Truck Depot we help all types of businesses, from painters to delivery companies, get the shelving units that they need to turn their work vans from disorganized to ultra-efficient. We even handle installation for people, so they get and expert, custom install for all their work van equipment.

Of course, we do sell other types of equipment for work vans too. From bulkheads to to screen panels, we sell and install them all. And the final product is always amazing for business owners to see. With the addition of the right type of equipment for work vans, these vans become a whole lot more than just simple vehicles. They are transformed into offices and storefronts on wheels. And it really doesn't matter if you own a single work van, or a whole fleet of vehicles, if you get your van equipment from Auto Truck Depot, you'll know that you're getting the best equipment at the lowest prices possible, and the best installation services to boot.

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