How Much Can a Pickup Truck Hold?
Pickup trucks are one of the most popular vehicles in America. Last year, they accounted for 16.4% of all vehicles sold in the country. And, the top selling vehicle in the country is the Ford F-Series truck. People love trucks because of their versatility and utility.
Pickup trucks are personal vehicles, not large tractor trailers. So, you may be wondering, how much can pickup trucks actually hold? The answer is, quite a lot!
You have probably heard pickup trucks referred to as half-ton, three-quarter ton, and one-ton vehicles. These terms are referring to the truck’s load capacity, or how much it can haul. So, a half-ton truck is designed to be able to safely haul and carry 1,000 lbs of cargo!
Here is a quick guide to the type of loads different pickup trucks are capable of hauling:
- Oct 30, 2018
How On Demand Delivery Services Help Businesses
Every year, consumer expectation for quicker, more affordable delivery grows. In a 2017 survey by Deloitte, more than half of shoppers said “fast shipping” was two days or less. Only 35 percent felt 3-4 day shipping was fast, down from 42 percent in 2016 and 63 percent in 2015. In a period of two years, the number of consumers that felt 3-4 days was fest fell by almost half! Some call this the Amazon-effect, with Amazon Prime's two-day shipping options redefining consumer expectations.
It's not just ecommerce retailers that are feeling the need to improve the speed of their performance. Local retailers are also feeling pressure to offer same day delivery services. Whether it’s a piece of furniture or a new big screen TV, consumers are looking to retailers to help them get these items home, and to do so quickly. If an easy, affordable solution isn't available, retailers risk losing the sale to online retailers that offer ship-to-home options.
At GoShare we’ve provided a quick, affordable solutions for businesses everywhere to adapt to the increased pressure to provide on-demand delivery services. Here are a few ways we’ve been helping others out:
- Oct 28, 2018
What is Last Mile Delivery?
In the age of big internet retailers, the term last mile delivery gets thrown around a lot. You may be wondering, what is last mile delivery?
Last mile delivery is the last stage of the logistics process. It involves getting the goods from a warehouse or retailer to the final destination (your doorstep!). Basically, it’s the “last mile” or few miles the item will travel before reaching its new owner.
While it may seem simple, last mile delivery is often the most challenging and expensive part of the logistics process for retailers. Up until this point, their inventory has been moved in batches. From suppliers to the warehouse to the retailers - delivery trucks and shipping containers are filled to capacity to maximize efficiency.
- Oct 26, 2018
Press Release: GoShare Launches in San Francisco Bay Area
On-demand delivery and moving app GoShare has expanded their service coverage to include the San Francisco Bay Area.
GoShare’s proprietary technology connects truck and van owners with businesses and people who require local moving and delivery assistance. Customers can request one or two delivery professionals in advance or as quickly as 30 minutes from time of order. Vehicle options include: pickup trucks, cargo vans and box trucks. All delivery professionals are licensed, fully insured and background checked. Delivery professionals will transport items and assist with the loading and unloading.
To support the launch of this market, GoShare plans to hire hundreds of truck and van owners throughout the bay area over the next few months.
- Oct 25, 2018