When it comes to a truck service body, steel remains a popular industry-wide choice. Steel is of course quite strong and durable and that's what you need when your truck is out and about attempting to tackle tough tasks. But today, more and more trucking and industrial companies are choosing to go with aluminum when it comes time to upgrade or replace their truck service bodies. Here's why your firm might want to look into switching to aluminum.
1. Aluminum Can Stand Up to Mother Nature with Ease
Any type of trucking job is obviously going to require a lot of time out on the open road or outdoors on a construction site. The amount of time your truck is actually parked inside a garage may end up being rather low. Since you know that your vehicle will be exposed to the elements more often than not, you might want to opt for a material that can better hold up to what Mother Nature can throw at it.
Aluminum is incredibly resistant to corrosion and rust. Aluminum has a natural layer of oxide that makes it nearly impossible for these problems to form. You can leave an aluminum-based truck body parked outdoors through rain, sleet, and snow and never really have to worry about any significant weather-related problems developing.
2. Lightweight Material Leads to Better Gas Mileage or Efficiency
It's fairly obvious that aluminum weighs less than steel, but you might not be aware of the long-term benefits that the lighter material can provide. Simply put, your aluminum body truck will get more miles out of the same amount of gas as a steel body truck that has that amount. The lower weight leads to greater fuel efficiency, and that means your trucks and your drivers can stay on the road longer without having to refuel as often. Over time, this will reduce your company's refueling costs and may also help ensure that your trucks can get to their destination faster with fewer pit stops along the way.
3. Environmentally Friendly
Aluminum is a material that is incredibly easy to recycle and you might even be able to find a service truck body that is crafted from recycled aluminum. Recycled steel does exist but it's not as widespread or easy to find as recycled aluminum. If you want to keep your company as environmentally friendly as possible, switching to aluminum for your service bodies may be the way to go.
