GSA Engineering How to Spec a Medium Van

GSA Engineering How to Spec a Medium Van Truck Peter Mielke GSA Engineering – Medium and Heavy Vehicles 703 -605 -2972 peter. mieke@gsa. gov 1

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck The intent of this presentation is to familiarize you with designing a Medium Duty Van Truck and ordering it on GSA Autochoice

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • How many items do you need to transport? • What is the cubic size and weight of the items you want to move? In other words, what is the load density? • If you are moving lead you don’t need a truck with a big cargo area. • Load distribution – even or concentrated? • Do you need to keep something at a particular temperature?

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • Do you need to drive a forklift into the van body? • Translucent roof or solid?

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • How cold is it were you operate the vehicle? • Will it be stored in a garage or left to the elements? • Will you need to carry any special tools or tire chains?

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • Will the cargo be tightly strapped and wrapped on pallets or stacked loose inside the van body? • Do you need a means of securing the load to the walls or the floor?

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • Do you need a tailgate lift? What kind will work best for you?

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • What size engine do you need? • What type and size of transmission do you need? • When do you need to change axle ratios? • What type of tires do you need? • Do you need to tow a trailer?

How to Spec a Medium Van Truck • • How long are your drivers behind the wheel? How frequently will it be used? CDL driver’s license required above 26, 000 lbs. FET tax kicks in above 33, 000 lbs.

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