Delivery Step Vans

A delivery step van is a commercial vehicle that consists of a cargo area and a cab. In most cases, the cab offers direct access to the cargo space. This makes it easy for delivery drivers to quickly grab goods from the back of the truck without leaving the vehicle. 

A delivery step van is also unique due to its low step-ups under all the doors. This is where the van gets the name “step van.” The lower steps make these trucks ideal for delivery services. Drivers can quickly hop in and out of the vehicle with less energy use. This makes the delivery of goods more efficient and simple. 

Delivery step vans come in numerous sizes, allowing companies to choose a delivery vehicle that will meet their specific cargo needs. 

Delivery step vans are a type of commercial vehicle. Sometimes referred to as multi-stop trucks, step vans are a light-duty to medium-duty commercial truck. While they are commonly called step vans, they are built more like a truck than a traditional van. 

These commercial vehicles feature a cab where the truck’s cockpit is located. Connected to this cab is a cargo area. Unlike a box truck, which features a cube style build, a step van is usually longer and more rectangular in design. 

Step vans often feature an open doorway that does not require the driver to open and close the door to enter and exit the vehicle. This is one of the many features that make this commercial truck ideal for rapid delivery. 

A great example of a commercial application of these trucks can be found in the parcel industry. If you have seen a package delivered to your doorstep, odds are good you have seen a step van at work. 

Step vans are tall commercial trucks. While not all delivery step vans are the same exact height, on average, you can expect the truck to be approximately 85 in. high and 93 in. wide.

These trucks are designed with a tall cargo space that makes it easy to transport everything from laundry to groceries. Step vans offer a long rectangular cargo space that can be customized to meet any specific industry needs. 

Depending on the specific delivery step van you choose, the dimensions of the truck may vary. Unlike box trucks, which are cube in shape, a delivery step van is longer than it is tall. Additionally, a step van is fairly wide. However, the design of these vans is meant to make it easy to navigate the vehicle even in urban areas. 

The majority of step vans will not require a CDL license.

A common question when purchasing any large commercial van or truck is whether or not a CDL is necessary to drive the vehicle. A CDL is a Commercial Driver's License. These licenses are used across an array of industries and are required based on the amount of weight a truck is hauling. In technical terms, a CDL is required if any combination of the vehicle and cargo equals a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more. For this reason, most delivery step vans will require a CDL to drive.

Acquiring a CDL is not difficult. First, getting a CDL requires that you already have a valid non-commercial driver’s license. Once you have this license, you will need to read a CDL manual and attend a CDL class. After this, you will need to pass a series of exams. Once you pass knowledge and skills tests, you will be provided with your CDL.

Delivery step vans offer a unique set of benefits. With so many different styles of delivery trucks on the market, it can be difficult for a business to pinpoint which one is the right choice for its needs. The following are all reasons your business might opt for a step van:

• Fast delivery: With their low step-up points, a step van makes it easy to offer fast delivery services. Your delivery drivers can hop in and out of the vehicle with ease, using less energy to make more deliveries in a shorter span of time.
• Specific cargo space needs: If you need a customized cargo space for your business, a step van is an excellent option. The cargo area can be converted for anything from hanging clothes to floral arrangements.
• Short trips: Step vans shine when it comes to short, local deliveries. These trucks are ideal for daily short trips.

There are a number of ways you can choose to finance your package delivery step van, including personal or business loans through your bank or other lenders. Our partners at Trans Lease can help you determine the best financing option for your package delivery step van.