Tops In Trucks

Want to enter your fleet design in the 2013 Tops In Trucks Contest?Submit this 2013 application by April 17! 

 

 

Past Winners

Earth, Nature Fleet Designs Stay Popular

Customers respond to messages about energy-saving services and sustainability.

Electric Vehicles Offer Economical Solution

Producers large and small see home-services businesses as a perfect fit.

Clear, Clean Designs Connect with Customers

Tops in Trucks winners say more with less as branding takes the spotlight

Masters of Mobile Marketing

One of the most powerful mobile marketing tools HVACR contractors have is their fleet. This year’s winners have fantastic-looking fleets that also support each contractor's branding and value proposition.

Tops In Trucks 2009 Winners

One way hvacr contractors communicate their trustworthiness, technical ability, and quality customer service is through their trucks.

Tops In Trucks  2008

HVACR Business, ACCA Recognize Contractors on Leading Edge of Fleet Design

 

 

20 Questions with Tops in Trucks Winners

20 Questions with Wesley Holm, Owner of Tops in Trucks winner Thompson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling.

For this special fleet issue, Publisher Terry Tanker interviewed Wesley Holm, owner of Tops in Trucks winner Thompson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. They talked about the company’s fleet-marketing strategy, exceptional customer service, and how to write six blogs a week.

20 Questions with Gary Ward, Owner of Gary’s Heating and Air Conditioning, and Tops in Trucks Winner

Recently, Publisher Terry Tanker ventured into the Lone Star State to interview Tops In Trucks winner Gary Ward of Gary’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. They talked about training, fleet design, and the relentless Texas heat.

20 Questions with ServiceOne owners John and Jeff Churchill

Publisher Terry Tanker recently met with the father-and-son team running ServiceOne in Omaha, NE, one of the 2012 Tops In Trucks winners, to discuss strategy, marketing, add-on acquisitions, and competition in their market.

20 Questions with Drew Timm, owner of Sun Services Air Conditioning-Heating Inc.

Publisher Terry Tanker recently spoke with Tops in Trucks honoree Drew Timm, owner of Sun Services Air Conditioning-Heating Inc., Fountain Hills, AZ. They spoke about muscle cars, meeting customers in hot tubs, and lessons learned from owning a small business.

20 Questions with Steve Schmidt, President of Frederick Air, Inc.

Publisher Terry Tanker recently spoke with Steve Schmidt, president of Frederick Air, Inc., winner of the 2010 Tops in Trucks fleet-design award in the manufacturer-sponsored category. They discussed Edvard Munch, marketing budgets, and Home Performance Contracting.

20 Questions with Wayne G. Beck, President, Aladdin Air Conditioning and Heating Inc.

Publisher Terry Tanker sat down with Wayne Beck, owner of Newbury Park, Calif.-based Aladdin Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. — winner of the full wrap Tops in Trucks Fleet Design contest sponsored by HVACR Business. The two discussed service fleets, marketing, current market conditions and opening the proverbial and literal can of worms.

20 Questions with Carmine Galletta, CEO of GallettAir Inc.

Carmine Galletta of GallettAir Inc., Long Island, N.Y., the winner of HVACR Business’ First Annual Truck Design Contest, spent a day with publisher Terry Tanker discussing the value of well-planned fleet programs, car collections, restaurants, service contracts, and more.

 

 

Fleet Management

Advances in GPS Technology Boost Benefits of Fleet Tracking

Unpredictable fuel prices and increasing insurance costs for fleet vehicles continue to be challenges for HVACR contractors. Investing in technology can help.

Saving on Fleet Costs Requires a Plan

By using three key tools, contractors can protect themselves against wasted time and money, costly repairs that could have been prevented, and one of the biggest wildcards in operating company vehicles — fuel cost.

Managing Fleet Liability Risk

Your fleet is an indispensable part of your business. Literally, it is your means to reach customers. It also represents a significant liability risk. These are ways to manage the risk.

A Better Way for Pine State Services

Pine State Services, South Portland, Maine, began a vehicle-stocking-and-organization program for its fleet of 21 vehicles, 10 of which are service vehicles. Here's why and how they did it.

Size Matters

Larger air conditioning units have contractors scrambling to purchase vehicles big enough to haul them. What are the benefits of adding these vehicles to your fleet? What do you need to consider to purchase the optimal vehicle?