Buying a Day Cab Truck
When you need a truck that can conveniently move your cargo over short distances, a day cab truck may be a perfect choice. These economical trucks don’t have a lot of bells and whistles, so their price points are more affordable, while still offering you the heavy-duty power you need to carry cargo around the city or across the state.
It’s important to understand what day cab trucks are and what to look for before you start shopping for one. This buying guide will help you figure out what you need.
Definition
First, it’s helpful to understand what a day cab truck is. Day cab trucks are a sort of heavy-duty truck that lack a sleeping berth, unlike other types of cabs which accommodate overnight sleepers in their cabs. This makes the day cab truck’s chassis much lighter, helping to make these vehicles much more fuel-efficient.
There’s also a rear window in most day-cab trucks so you can keep an eye on the load you’re hooking to the vehicle. Day cab trucks come in both single-axle and double-axle models, with the latter being able to carry more and heavier cargo.
Affordability
Of all the heavy-duty truck options, day cab trucks are some of the most affordable trucks you’ll find. Their small cabs and lighter chassis make these trucks cost less, which means they’re a real boon to the small business owner or independent trucker who simply needs a vehicle that can handle some cargo loads over shorter distances. It’s hard to find a more budget-friendly heavy-duty truck!
Features
As noted above, day cab trucks have a small cab that doesn’t have any type of sleeping accommodation in it. They can have one or two axles, making day cab trucks capable of handling lightweight and heavyweight loads of cargo. Some features you may want to seek out include four-wheel drive for stability in rough weather and cruise control to keep your speed steady over longer distances.
Shopping Considerations
It’s a good idea to make note of the weight of the cargo you’re going to be hauling on a regular basis, particularly the heaviest loads you anticipate carrying so that you can choose a day cab truck that offers a high enough Gross Volume Weight Rating.
Check with the Department of Transportation’s website to see what DOT regulations or requirements your truck needs to meet here in Florida and further afield if you’re intending to use your day cab truck in other states.
Ready to start shopping for your new truck? Drop on by our Sanford, FL, dealership location to take a look at our inventory of new and used day cab trucks for sale. DeBary Truck Sales serves our customers in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, FL, as well as Atlanta, GA.