For many businesses, a commercial truck is more than just a vehicle — it’s a revenue-generating asset. When that truck is down, the impact goes far beyond the repair bill. At Tom’s Truck Center, we work with fleets and business owners across Southern California every day, and one of the biggest operational challenges we see…
If you operate a commercial truck, a DOT inspection isn’t a matter of if — it’s a matter of when. Whether you’re running a single truck or managing a fleet, understanding what happens during a DOT inspection — and how to prepare — can help you avoid violations, reduce downtime, and keep your business moving….
Preventive maintenance may feel like an expense you can push off until next month. But for commercial trucks, skipping routine service almost always costs far more than the maintenance itself. At Tom’s Truck Center, we regularly work with businesses across Southern California that come in for major repairs that could have been prevented with routine…
For decades, the answer seemed simple. If you were buying a medium-duty work truck, you chose diesel. Diesel engines offered more torque, longer engine life, and better fuel economy. For many years, that made them the default choice for contractors, delivery fleets, and service businesses. But two major things have changed in recent years: Truck technology…
For Immediate Release Tom’s Truck Center Plans for the Future with Creation of New Position — Zero-Emission Vehicle Programs and Affairs Manager LOS ANGELES — (June 13, 2023) – Southern California-based Tom’s Truck Center, an industry leader in commercial truck sales and service, today announced Lisa McGhee has been appointed as the company’s…
Tom’s Truck Center, an industry leader in Class 3-7 commercial medium duty trucks and vans, is excited about the recent partnership with GreenPower Motor Company, Inc. The State of California has enacted new regulations on emissions that are pushing more and more customers into zero emission vehicles in both the consumer and commercial markets. Tom’s…
As Electric Vehicles become more popular, Tom’s Truck Center wants to make sure we appropriately advocate for our Electric Vehicles that are not only bettering the environment but also your option of transportation. Doing so by providing vehicles like the 2022 Ford E transit cargo van T-350 that offers maneuverability and comfort, but also efficiency…
We like to occasionally interview our employees, to get to know a little bit more about them, and to share it with our customers! This month, meet our Truck Sales Rep, Robert Valenta! About Work: How long have you been working at Tom’s and what is your role here? I have been working in…
The Isuzu FTR is a class 6 truck, with a GVWR of 25,950lbs. The FVR is available with a GVWR of 33,000. It can accommodate a body of up to 30 ft in length, comes with 2 options on fuel tank size, 8 wheelbase options, has a 6-speed automatic Allison transmission, and a Cummins diesel…
Being stuck on a repair job for your truck can be frustrating, regardless of if you’re missing a tool, don’t have the manual, or just have a question that you can’t find the answer to. For these situations, Tom’s Truck Center offers a helpful service through our Truck Tech Helpline. This service is beneficial for…
