Monmouth County, New Jersey
COMMERCIAL TRUCKS FOR BELMAR BUSINESSES
Belmar runs on a summer economy: a long boardwalk and beach, a strip of bars and restaurants along Main Street and Ocean Avenue, and a marina on the Shark River that is home to charter and party fishing boats. Those businesses take deliveries daily in season, and the contractors who get houses and storefronts ready each spring work out of trucks all year.
About 10.3 miles from our Shrewsbury lot (~15 min drive)
Schwartz Truck Center is about 25 minutes north at 585 Shrewsbury Ave, Shrewsbury. It is a practical trip for a Belmar owner who wants to compare trucks on one lot, ask about financing face to face, and know where the truck will be serviced afterward.
WHO BUYS WORK TRUCKS IN BELMAR
Beverage and food distributors, rental and event companies, marine supply businesses and building trades are the core buyers. The busy season compresses a lot of work into a few months, so reliability matters more than anything else on a Belmar truck.
- Box trucks with liftgates for kegs, food and rental equipment
- Flatbeds for marine contractors and dock builders
- Dumps and stake bodies for renovation and landscape crews
GETTING TO SHREWSBURY FROM BELMAR
Take Route 138 west to the Parkway at Exit 98, then north to Exit 109. If you prefer to avoid the Parkway, Route 35 north runs through Neptune, Ocean Township and Eatontown into Shrewsbury. Off-season the trip takes about 25 minutes either way.
PREPARE FOR THE SEASON WITH SERVICE IN SHREWSBURY
The off-season is the time to catch up on brakes, tires, liftgate repairs and preventive maintenance. The Shrewsbury service department works on most light and medium-duty makes, and the parts counter can order components so work is ready when the truck comes in.
For buyers, spring is the busiest time to shop for a box truck, because every seasonal business wants one at once. Belmar owners who start looking in winter have more choice on the lot and more time to sort out financing before Memorial Day.
CHOOSING A TRUCK FOR BOARDWALK DELIVERIES
Deliveries along the Belmar beachfront and Main Street often happen early in the morning on streets with tight curbside space. A 14- to 16-foot box on a cabover chassis handles most restaurant and bar routes, and a liftgate saves time and backs when kegs, cases and equipment come off the truck several times a day.
For larger loads such as event rentals or tents, a 20- to 24-foot box with a ramp or liftgate makes more sense. The sales team can help you weigh body length against where the truck actually has to park.
COMMON QUESTIONS FROM BELMAR BUYERS
- How far is Belmar from Schwartz Truck Center?
- About 13 miles, usually around 25 minutes via the Parkway or Route 35. The dealership's one location is 585 Shrewsbury Ave, Shrewsbury.
- Can I hold a truck before I drive up from Belmar?
- Yes. Find it on the inventory page and call (732) 530-4100 to confirm it's available and hold it.
- Do you repair liftgates and box bodies?
- The service department works on most light and medium-duty commercial trucks. Call ahead to describe the problem so the team can confirm the repair and order parts if needed.
- Can I trade in a truck I've used for the summer season?
- Yes. Trade-ins are welcome, and Schwartz Truck Center also buys trucks outright.