Box Truck Layout

[mxer518]

Just picked up 2 Isuzu NPR's looking to any large Full Line vendor to give some advice on how they have them set up. Pictures would be great, or if you have any links that you found please share.

[mission vending]

I currently have 2 NPR's, I wouldn't trade them  for the world. The setup will vary based on your product line. Do you carry 20 oz.? Do you need a freezer for food and/or icecream? Where do you get your product from? Ever changing sizes and dimensions of cases will require flexibility to be built in or you will have to modify things. If you want some ideas let me know.

Mike

[mxer518]

I do about half 20oz and half can vendors, I do not do any fresh or frozen foods. Can you send me any pics of how you have your NPR's setup? I am just trying to get a base idea of what might work the best for a business of my size. Currently we have cargo vans but that's just basically pack them as tight as we can and lots of totes. Now with an added larger service vehicle I want to have some more organization.

[mission vending]

After trying a number of designs I have found that simplicity rules. Basically you want to put the bottles in the front of the box to better distribute the weight between the axles. I can go 4 high with bottles and six with cans. There are two rows on each side. The first against the wall is short side against the wall and the second is lengthwise in front of them. An additional 12 cases against the bulkhead between the rows. That works out to a max 62 cases of bottles and 90 cans. You will create an aisle approx 3 ft in width which is plenty of working room. All in a 14' box. The shelving is directly above that with the outer edge being made of 2X2 angle iron. That eliminates the need for supports which will get in the way and you will bang you hand into while holding cases. (ouch) The shelf comes out far enough so that it will be a straight drop from the edge of the shelf to the edge where the sodas are stacked. Bungee cords are used from the floor (eyebolts) to the angle iron to restrain the drinks in the event of a sharp turn or panic stop. Yet can be easily slid along the angle iron edge to facilitate access to the drinks. There is enough space in front of the chip boxes to put smaller items like crackers, peanuts etc. There is enough height above the shelf to go two high with Frito Lay cases. At the rear of the truck I split the difference in vertical height to install ice chests to carry chocolate and other items that are sensitive to the South Texas summer heat. On the other side I have an open space that I can put a 14 cu ft freezer in on the days I run frozen items.

If you'll send me your e-mail address I can send you some images directly from my phone.

[mxer518]

thanks for the help, PM sent.

[mission vending]

Check your e-mails. If any else wants to see let me know.

Mike

[mxer518]

Check your e-mails. If any else wants to see let me know.

Mike

Thanks for the email, that really helped me a lot for some ideas as to how I am going to set up my new trucks.