Today’s cargo van has evolved, with many OEMs offering a variety of roof heights, lengths and towing capacities. This translates into increased flexibility in terms of functions these vans can perform. For example, getting inside your vehicle to work or gather parts is an easier task in a high-roof van, and larger cargo capacity vans are used for more than just carrying parts and tools.
Some fleets are using vans as mobile workshops, or combining functions to include transportation of personnel and cargo — transforming them into do-everything work trucks. Due to the progression of cargo vans, best practices have adapted. Here are some common myths and current requirements.