20' Box Truck no lift and not dock high...HELP

anthonykiser · Oct 29, 2017

I recently purchased a 20 foot box truck with no lift gate and we are not dock high. Its been hard finding work. Any advice?

ntimevan · Oct 29, 2017

Yes... sell the truck .. now
Then research the business and find your customers or Carrier and WHAT TYPE of vehicle needed to haul their freight ... Then go buy the Correct vehicle needed...

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BigStickJr · Oct 29, 2017

Find freight that works for it.
It may require a gate. A gate, not dock high, isn't a good option for general freight.
List it as a 10 pallet Sprinter. May require Michigan plates.

anthonykiser · Oct 30, 2017

#ntimevan i wish it were as ez as just selling the truck but unfortunately its not. Appreciate the response though.

anthonykiser · Oct 30, 2017

#BigStickJr thanks for the advise!

Kip life · Oct 30, 2017

How high is it? What make model ?

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truckblue · Oct 31, 2017

I spent a little time delivering new furniture in a truck like this. It's easier to unload. You might want to talk to a Havertys type furniture outlet and contract with them. You will need a helper. Just a thought. BTW, the money was pretty decent.

BlindSquid · Nov 4, 2017

How far off from dock height is it? Look under the truck where the box joins the frame, look for a 2x4 or 4x4 between box rails & frame rails. Probably not there. Seek out dock high straight and compare theirs to yours.
Loosen the box bolts (big U bolts) jack up box insert appropriate boards lower and tighten.
Based upon unmentioned skill set it might be easier to pay a shop to do it.
The key is to compare a dock high straight to yours. So you can see what's needed.
To much is undefined in the post to do more than guess.