Ocean County, New Jersey
TRUCKS FOR SHIP BOTTOM AND THE LBI CAUSEWAY
Ship Bottom is the gateway of Long Beach Island: the Route 72 causeway from Manahawkin comes ashore here, and everything that goes on or off the island in a truck passes through. The borough's own commercial strip along Long Beach Boulevard hosts shops, restaurants and trades that serve both locals and the summer population.
About 47.5 miles from our Shrewsbury lot (~1 hr 11 min drive)
Schwartz Truck Center is on the mainland at 585 Shrewsbury Ave in Shrewsbury. It is a factory-authorized Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso dealer with new trucks, used box trucks, dumps, flatbeds and service bodies, and a service department and parts counter that handle most commercial truck makes.
WHO BUYS WORK TRUCKS IN SHIP BOTTOM
Ship Bottom's businesses include builders and remodelers, landscapers, plumbers and electricians, along with retailers and restaurants that depend on deliveries. Because the causeway is the single route on and off the island, local operators care about trucks that are efficient and reliable on a daily commute.
- Service bodies and cutaway vans for island trades
- Box trucks for retail, restaurant and rental logistics
- Flatbeds and small dumps for building and landscape work
GETTING TO SHREWSBURY FROM SHIP BOTTOM
Cross the Route 72 causeway to Manahawkin, join the Garden State Parkway north and continue to Exit 109. Follow signs to Shrewsbury Avenue. The drive commonly takes an hour or more, and summer traffic on the causeway can add to it.
SERVICE AND PARTS FOR SHIP BOTTOM OPERATORS
Service handles most makes of light and medium-duty commercial trucks, and the parts counter supports Hino and Fuso. Trucks that spend their lives near salt water are worth inspecting regularly.
THE CAUSEWAY COMMUTE
Ship Bottom is where island-bound trucks queue up in summer, which shapes how businesses plan their day. Contractors often load on the mainland, cross early and stay on the island until the end of the day. A truck that carries a full day's tools and materials saves repeated causeway trips.
Retail and restaurant deliveries along Long Beach Boulevard use box trucks and cutaways. Because the causeway and island roads are salty and stop-and-go in summer, brake, suspension and cooling-system condition are worth checking on a used truck.
COMMON QUESTIONS FROM SHIP BOTTOM BUYERS
- Is there a way to avoid a wasted trip to Shrewsbury?
- Yes. Call (732) 530-4100 to confirm a truck is on the lot and ask about holding it.
- Does the dealership have a Long Beach Island location?
- No. It has one location, at 585 Shrewsbury Ave, Shrewsbury.
- Is financing available?
- Yes, on new and used trucks. The sales team can explain the process.