Time Is Money

We all know the saying "Time is money", but what is the value of your time?

Most business resources are unlimited. You can have as many customers, jobs, locations, products, vehicles, etc. that you choose to have.

However, there are only fifty two weeks per year, with seven days per week, each with twenty four hours. You need some of that time for eating, sleeping, spending time with family, going on vacation, etc. Time is your most precious and limited resource. So plan carefully how you give your time away.

To get an idea of the value of one hour of your time, add your hourly wage + the average cost of your benefits + the cost of your vehicle, gas, insurance and maintenance + the cost of any specialized tools or equipment. This will give you an average of what your time is worth to you.

So, next time someone says they just need a few minutes of your time, keep in mind what it's going to cost.

Vandalism At An All Time High

We here at American Truck Equipment get calls almost everyday about a customer that had their van or truck boken into and some tools or equipment stolen. This is most commonly known as "smash and grab". Usually the vandal breaks the door glass to gain access to the vehicle, then grabs whatever is easiest to get and runs away.

The best way to prevent these theifs from hitting your truck is to apply Window Security Screens on your cargo van windows. Available at www.goamericantruck.com, these easily installed screens discourage the vandal so he doesn't bother your vehicle.

These screens are made of heavy 16 guage steel that are powder coated black to give your vehicle a great look. Ford van screens install with no drilling, and GM vans use a small sheet metal screw to attach the screen to the window frame.

At about $90.00, it's a lot cheaper than buying a new glass window and replacing a stolen piece of equipment. Not to mention the aggrevation.