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insurance company will insist on proper security , or you will see your premiums rocket .
Tracking There are a great many tracking software packages available to pinpoint where your vehicle ( s ) are and should an emergency call come in , the nearest vehicle can attend to it quickly . Software develops at a very quick pace , so upgrading must be an annual budget item . As your fleet grows , so too will the need to track where they all are .
Roof carrier Pipes waving in the breeze and jumping up and down on the back of a bakkie does not do the material any good . A roof rack is a must for
the longer items , ladders and those items that cannot fit inside the vehicle . Available in steel and plastic , I believe , adds to the weight , another factor to be considered when buying . Please do remember to invest in the correct red flag indicating equipment is beyond the vehicle length . Hazard tape just does not cut it – and it looks cheap !
Promotion The vehicle can serve as an excellent promotion tool for your business if you ’ re so inclined . Bear in mind your vehicle is ‘ moving media ’ so what is placed on the vehicle must factor in that vehicle is mobile , so in this case , less is more . Positioning your message on a vehicle is critical and should essentially carry your company name ( assuming plumbing or plumber is in the name ) – if not , add the word
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