Vendor Spotlight: Dakota Bodies
One of the things that allow us here at Pacific Truck Colors to stay above our competition (besides our professionalism and skilled technicians) is the quality of the parts and accessories we use. We only work with the best vendors to customize trucks and install...
Truck Tool Boxes: Finding the Right One
Whether you run a professional service or you’re just a passionate do-it-yourself kind of person, your tools are an important part of your job. We don’t have to tell you how important it is to have easy access to your equipment to save time during a project. A truck...
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Vehicle Graphics
There are plenty of people who come into our shop not knowing what to expect from a vehicle wrap. Sure, they know they want to make their trucks and vans visually stunning, but they don’t know how to prepare for the installation, how to take care of the graphic, and...
Van Equipment for HVAC Contractors
How does the inside of your work van look? Can you find your tools quickly? Can you load and unload your equipment fast? And last but not least, does your vehicle look professional enough? Having the right van equipment is essential when you are into the HVAC business...
Vendor Spotlight: VMAC
When it comes to equipping your work truck with an air compressor, the right tools can make the difference between efficiency and money thrown out the window. We’ve seen many incorrectly upfitted trucks and the reasons are almost always the same. Most truck drivers...
Truck Customization Ideas for Snowy Weather
Global warming doesn’t mean that we will all be living in the tropics within the next few years. Instead, harsher winter weather is likely on the way. Snow isn’t going anywhere for now, so it's good to ask: is your truck prepped for winter? If not, here are six...
Truck Equipment Trends Going Into 2017
2017 brings new and exciting customization trends that are bound to spark your interest. Truck technology and equipment have significantly evolved in recent years, especially as far as connectivity or integration trends are concerned. All in all, it would be a shame...
January Project Spotlight
2016 was a good year for us. It was a year of growing, learning, and overcoming challenges. We were blessed with amazing projects that allowed us to showcase our skills and expertise. We’ve already talked about that in a previous post, so be sure to check that out if...
Vendor Spotlight: Kargo Master
Let’s be honest for a second: hard work, when it isn’t coupled with smart work, is not very efficient. That is true whether you work a nine-to-five office job, run your own company, or are a stay-at-home parent. But, if your job relies on transporting and delivering...
Year in Review: Our 3 Favorite Projects from 2016
Every year, we like to do a little recap of our work and performance. It gives you the opportunity to better understand the level of service we can provide, and it allows us to look back at the progress from the past year. There is no greater motivation for us to set...
How to Make Driving Safer with LED Lighting
Picture this: you are heading back to the office after an important delivery. The sun is setting in, and the weather is getting foggy. You turn on your lights and – surprise – the left headlight is not working. One of the most common problems drivers face is their...
Everything You Need to Know Before Installing a Snow Plow
Whether you are tired of waiting for a snow plow to clear your driveway or you are a business responsible for cleaning the snow and ice from the sidewalk of your property, purchasing snow removal equipment is a serious investment. Although useful during winter time...
5 Key Elements of a Fleet Safety Program During Winter
It’s not an overstatement to say that fleet vehicle accidents are among the most costly injury claims for businesses. It’s estimated that the average costs of vehicle accidents are 2x more than those related to workplace injury. The winter season is a particularly...
Here’s What’s New at Pacific Truck Colors This Season
Here at Pacific Truck Colors we continue to work diligently toward enhancing our services and exploring new truck customization options that can breathe new life to your entire fleet. We’ve been fortunate over the past few months to work on customization projects that...
Vendor Spotlight: Maxon
Ask any heavy-duty logistics company, and they’ll tell you that nothing is more important than efficiency. They are constantly looking for tools that can help them load and unload heavy cargo from their trucks quickly and in a way that shortens delivery times,...
5 Factors to Consider When Investing in Truck Equipment for Your Business
You’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your fleet and buy some new truck equipment. Maybe you’re expanding your business, or you just need to upgrade and customize your old trucks. Regardless of the reason, pay attention to these five factors before buying new equipment...
Vehicle Graphics: The New Way to Promote Your Small Business
Savvy Portland businesses are always looking for ways to outclass their competition, without necessarily breaking the bank. One effective but often overlooked tactic is vehicle graphics – installing eye-catching, professionally designed graphics on a car, truck, or...
Consumer Trust: The Key to Our Business Success
If you don’t trust someone, would you be likely to do business with them? Of course not. This is why we here at Pacific Truck Colors always strive to deliver on the promises made to our customers. Trust plays a major role when it comes to establishing, building, and...
Project Spotlight: 3 Plain Work Trucks Get a Serious Makeover
In our most recent project for a local Portland company, our team worked their magic on a basic pickup truck, transforming it into a fully inclusive work truck with a canopy body, plenty of storage space, and more. Our Portland fleet customization services helped...
We Set the Standard for Attention to Detail
At Pacific Truck Colors, we put a lot of value on attention to detail. We put our all into every project, from minor fleet painting touch-ups to major truck collision repair. Our values are important to our team, and one of those values is attention to detail. Why,...