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SHOW ME YOUR TRUCK
A new truck without the shine
This Cornwell distributor likes being different by rolling up in his all blacked-out ride.
By Kayla Oschmann, Associate Editor
C
ornwell Quality Tools distributor Mark VanSchaick
(a.k.a. Squeaks) has had his eye on a new truck
for years. So, when his 2006 GMC C5500 started
giving him problems, he decided to pull the trigger. In
November 2021, he purchased a custom built 2022 22'
Freightliner Business Class M2.
The mobile tool dealer of over 12 years in the lower
Bucks County, Pa. area has been enjoying his new, all
blacked-out truck. Everything from the cab, box, steps, bumper,
grill, exterior trim, to the aftermarket wheels are black.
" It's pretty blacked out, " VanSchaick says. " It's definitely
different. "
Why all black? " I'm not a fan of shiny or chrome, " he
says. " I like to be different. I don't like it when you pull up
somewhere and you look like everybody else. "
Due to supply shortage, he couldn't get the stacks that
he wanted, but he said he most likely will for his next truck.
The black theme continues throughout the inside as
well. Everything is black except for the trim, which is Cornwell
blue.
TWEAKING THE LAYOUT
VanSchaick made a few tweaks to the original layout of
the truck such as removing some display sections and
moving others. One that he removed was the cordless
tools display.
" I don't like taking cordless tools out of the box, " he says.
" Where are you going to put the extra batteries, chargers,
and the bags? To me, that's more I have to figure out where
to store on the truck. And then when you sell the kit, I have
to look for everything that I took out. "
In place of the cordless tools display, he put in a creeper
display that was originally in the back and then expanded
the shelves to show more merchandise.
He also added space for a microwave to eat a little
healthier, along with a fridge for Bang energy drinks and a
beef jerky display - both are popular hits with the customers.
To view more photos
of VanSchaick's
truck, scan here.
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SPIC AND SPAN
VanSchaick is known to spend nights and weekends keeping
his truck clean and rearranging product, noting that " it
pays off. "
" The following week guys will think you just spent a ton
of money buying new product, " he says.
On certain shelves, he'll stand tools up on end, so techs
have to grab it to look at it, while other items he likes to lay
down to allow customers to easily see what it is. He will
then rotate these items from time to time.
" It's new scenery, so it's not always the same stuff, "
he says.
FUTURE PLANS
" Keep going and keep growing, " VanSchaick says, looking
to the future. " You can always improve and change. "
To help grow his business, the mobile tool dealer is
looking to hire an assistant to accompany him on the road.
This person would help with not only paperwork but also
to run his Facebook page because as he admits, he's not
an active user or even likes to email for that matter. He's
more of a " phone call kind of guy. "
He also already has his eyes set on a new truck. Originally,
he had wanted to go with a wide body cab. It wasn't
until after he purchased his current truck that he heard
Kenworth came out with a new cab and chassis that he
would like.
" They say it's going to take a year to get the truck anyway, "
he says sounding hopeful.
Mark VanSchaick
Lower Bucks County, Pa.

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