10 Service Truck Must Haves

10 Service Truck Must Haves

Aren’t you more confident when you’re prepared?

Now you can be sure you’re ready for the job!  You have the top 10 must haves to keep on your service trucks. Enjoy!

1. Flash Lights, Traffic Cone, First Aid Kit

Safety first! You never know when you’ll be required to work in an area that needs a little extra light. Keep high quality Flash Lights on your service trucks at all times. Also, don’t forget to put a Traffic Cone behind your service truck at each and every service call! This saves on expensive insurance costs. It’s also alerts traffic and prevents accidents. And last, but not least, don’t forget the First Aid Kit, a very important addition to your service truck arsenal. While it is very important to be safe… it’s equally important to be remembered.

2. STOPTM Stickers, Valve Tags, Report Cards

Use these call-back tools to make sure you don’t lose clients. Statistics say that a repeat customer spends 5 to 6 times more than a new one. Use call-back STOP Stickers, Valve Tags and Report Cards to stay in front of your clients. And of course, while you are actually in front of your clients, it’s incredibly important to stay organized and look professional.

3. Form Holders, Tool Cases

Use Form Holders and Tool Boxes from ShuBee to get organized and look professional. Form Holders are perfect to organize and store invoices during a service call. They make you look very professional. Not to mention, ShuBee sells some of the most handy tool caddies and nicest tool cases around. Don’t forget to add these to your service trucks! Now that you’re being safe and looking professional, isn’t it equally as important to be comfortable?

4. KneeBeesTM (kneepads) , Plumber’s Pad, Kneeling Comfort Pad

These ergonomic aids are perfect for your service trucks. Gel-filled KneeBees are the most comfortable kneepads you’ll ever wear. Get the KneeBees for maximum comfort and fit. They’re so comfortable; you will almost forget you’re wearing them. The Plumber’s Pad can keep you from aching. Now you can sit, kneel, or lie down without creating undue discomfort. Reduce knee stress and lower back pain. The Kneeling Comfort Pad is lightweight and easy to carry. It also makes a great utility mat for tools. Ummm…. do you smell that? Don’t let your customers say this about you!

5. QuickiesTM Citrus Wipes, ShuBee Famous Citrus ScentTM, and Filter Freshener

Make sure you always smell nice and keep yourself clean. It’s amazing how many bids are lost because a technician is dirty and smells bad. Present yourself in a professional manner by using the QuickiesTM Citrus Wipes and ShuBee Famous Citrus ScentTM before every service call. Use the Filter Freshener to leave a sweet scent in the client’s home after you’ve already left. They’ll definitely remember you! A great way for our plumbers to be remembered is to use the following items:

*If you’re not a plumber, skip to #7

6. Leak Detection Tablets, Water Alarm

Get a step ahead of the competition by keeping these products on your service trucks. While you’re on the job use the Leak Detection Tablets to determine if your client has a leaky toilet. If they do, voila! You are there to save the day. You can also set up the Water Alarm where there could potentially be moisture or leaks. If the Water Alarm sounds off, you’ll be the one they call. “Who you gunna call… Ghost Busters!” (Just had to throw that one in there…) Anyway, now we need to talk about keeping your hands clean and safe.

7. Gloves

Let’s face it; service technicians have a reputation for grimy hands. But, if you make a practice of wearing gloves, you will make a “clean” statement! Keep a box of disposable gloves on hand for those real messy jobs.

Work gloves are perfect to protect hands from harsh environments or potential cuts and scrapes. Specialty work gloves are available to help you get a better grip or protect from shock, vibration or boiling liquids. Speaking of shock, check out how awesome ShuBee Coveralls are!

8. Coveralls

Shubee BeeWearTM Coveralls have pockets where you need them!  Perfect for general utility, crawl space inspections, painting and spraying, mold remediation and more. Keep extra pairs on your service trucks to make sure you’re never without ShuBee Coveralls when you need them.

Well goodness, you have a lot to make sure you add to your service trucks! However, a few of the most important items are here at the end. Don’t stop reading now! Surface protection is next and incredibly important.

9. Surface Protection, Red Service Mat, Absorbent Oil Mat

All ShuBee Surface Protection keeps you and the client in mind! One type of surface protection, the Red Service Mat, is great to keep on your service trucks. The Red Service Mat is highly visible so your client will see the extra care you take and is lightweight for you to carry easily. It’s reusable and makes a great tool mat. It’s also great to slide the Absorbent Oil Mat under your service trucks to avoid staining your customer’s driveway. You’ll appear very considerate to your clients. And speaking of considerate, we are now to our final must have for your service trucks…

10. ShuBee Shoe Covers

Last, but not least, a service truck absolute must! Slip on a fresh pair of ShuBee Shoe Covers at the door before every service call. Clients will tell everyone how thoughtful you were about keeping their homes clean. Not to mention they’ll be calling you instead of the competition next time they need your services!

We hope you enjoyed our Top 10 Service Truck Must Haves. Call us here at ShuBee today to stock up on these items. (Our phone number is toward the top of the screen.) Feel free to print this article out to use as a checklist for your service trucks. Have a great day!