Monmouth County, New Jersey
TRUCKS FOR THE TRADES THAT WORK INTERLAKEN
Interlaken is a small, almost entirely residential borough set between the arms of Deal Lake, next to Asbury Park and Ocean Township. It has no commercial strip of its own, but its well-kept homes keep landscapers, painters, roofers, carpenters, plumbers and other service trades coming in regularly.
About 6.2 miles from our Shrewsbury lot (~11 min drive)
Those crews mostly work across a cluster of nearby shore towns, and Schwartz Truck Center in Shrewsbury is about 15 minutes north of Interlaken. It's a convenient place for them to buy a work truck and keep it serviced.
WHAT KIND OF TRUCKS WORK INTERLAKEN
Residential service work in a quiet lake community means smaller trucks, careful parking and a clean appearance. Most crews get by with a light or medium-duty cabover.
- Landscape dumps for lawn, shrub and leaf work
- Cutaway vans and service bodies for plumbing, HVAC and electrical
- Stake bodies for roofing and carpentry materials
THE ROUTE FROM INTERLAKEN TO SHREWSBURY
Head west to Route 35 and follow it north through Ocean Township and Eatontown. Or take Route 71 north to Eatontown and pick up Route 35 there. Either way the dealership is about 15 minutes away.
Coming from the western end of the borough near Route 35, the trip is a little shorter. If you're dropping a truck for service, a second driver can follow and have you back at work quickly.
BUYING FOR A SMALL RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS
For a one- or two-truck business, the decision often comes down to whether a newer used truck or a new one makes more sense. A new Hino or Mitsubishi Fuso comes with a factory warranty; a used truck costs less up front. Seeing both on the same lot and talking through financing makes the choice easier.
Afterward, the Shrewsbury service department works on most light and medium-duty makes, and the parts counter can supply routine maintenance items.
WHO KEEPS INTERLAKEN LOOKING THE WAY IT DOES
Deal Lake frontage, mature trees and older homes mean regular work for landscapers, arborists, painters and masons. Many of these businesses are based in Ocean Township, Asbury Park and Neptune and work a loop of shore towns every week, so their trucks rack up plenty of short trips and frequent starts. That pattern is hard on brakes and batteries, and it's worth keeping in mind when choosing a used truck and planning its maintenance.
COMMON QUESTIONS FROM INTERLAKEN BUYERS
- Is the dealership close to Interlaken?
- Yes, about 15 minutes north at 585 Shrewsbury Ave in Shrewsbury. That is the only location.
- Can a one-truck business get financing?
- Financing is available for small businesses buying new or used trucks. Call (732) 530-4100 to discuss it.
- Do you service cutaway vans?
- Yes. Cutaways and other light and medium-duty commercial trucks are serviced in Shrewsbury regardless of make.