Monmouth County, New Jersey
WORK TRUCKS AND BOX TRUCKS FOR SEA BRIGHT
Sea Bright is a narrow barrier-beach borough, in places only a few blocks wide, between the Atlantic and the Shrewsbury River, with Ocean Avenue (Route 36) as its spine. Beach clubs, restaurants and bars, marinas and a small downtown make up its commercial side, and much of the borough was rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy. Food and beverage suppliers, marine contractors, builders and service trades all drive trucks there.
About 5.2 miles from our Shrewsbury lot (~10 min drive)
Schwartz Truck Center is about 15 minutes away at 585 Shrewsbury Ave in Shrewsbury, across the Rumson bridge and through Rumson and Little Silver. Sea Bright businesses can come over to see trucks and use the same shop for service and parts.
WHO RUNS TRUCKS IN SEA BRIGHT
Summer is intense: beach clubs and restaurants need daily deliveries of food, beverages, linens and supplies, often from box trucks that have to stop on Ocean Avenue. Marine contractors and marinas work the river side. Builders and elevation contractors continue to work on homes and commercial buildings.
Off-season, much of the work shifts to construction, repairs and preparing for the next summer. Contractors working in Sea Bright have to deal with limited parking, a single main road and occasional flooding, so smaller trucks that can be placed quickly and moved easily are the most practical.
- Box trucks with liftgates for beverage and food delivery
- Flatbeds for marine and dock construction
- Dump trucks for construction and storm cleanup
- Service bodies for refrigeration and HVAC technicians
GETTING TO SHREWSBURY FROM SEA BRIGHT
Cross the bridge into Rumson and follow Rumson Road or Ridge Road west toward Little Silver, Red Bank and Shrewsbury. Another option is Route 36 south to Long Branch and west to Route 35. Plan on about 15 minutes, more on summer weekends.
KEEPING TRUCKS RELIABLE ON A BARRIER BEACH
Few places are harder on a truck than a strip of sand between two bodies of salt water. Corrosion attacks brake lines, frames, electrical connectors and liftgates. Regular inspections at the Shrewsbury service department, which works on most light and medium-duty makes, catch problems before a truck fails in the middle of a summer delivery run.
When it's time to replace a truck, compare new and used on the same lot, finance either, and trade in the old one.
COMMON QUESTIONS FROM SEA BRIGHT BUYERS
- How far is Sea Bright from Schwartz Truck Center?
- About 15 minutes through Rumson to 585 Shrewsbury Ave, the only place Schwartz Truck Center operates.
- Can you inspect a delivery truck for salt damage?
- Yes. Corrosion checks on brakes, frames, wiring and liftgates can be part of service on most light and medium-duty trucks.
- Can a beach club or restaurant finance a box truck?
- Yes. Call (732) 530-4100 or apply online; new and used box trucks qualify.