Depreciation Bonuses on Trucks, Trailers, and Forklifts: Grab ‘Em before 2013!

We’re a proud, family-run business in the heart of Ohio, and we’re here to give you this bit of advice, one small business to another: 2013 is looking to be another rough year; at least there’s the strong possibility. If the Executive and Legislative branches of government don’t settle their differences and come to some kind of agreement by the end of this year, there are going to be consequences for small business that nobody in his or her right mind – Republican, Democrat, You-Name-It – would want to see.

And you thought 2012 would be a pretty tough act to follow, huh? As it turns out, our nation may well decide to remain undecided on how to reduce its massive national debt by the end of this fiscal year. If that happens, come January 1, 2013, we’ll all wake up in our beds and find we’ve fallen off the so-called “fiscal cliff” everybody keeps talking about. That means mandatory tax increases across the board for American citizens and businesses alike. That means tax deduction policies that have helped businesses such as yours and ours throughout these last, few, trying years will be staunched and stifled.

Some of our nation’s best tax deduction small business incentives – specifically the Bonus and Section 179 depreciation deductions – are going to plummet this next year. And by plummet, we do unfortunately mean it. Currently, as things stand in 2012, the Section 179 deduction gives you up to $139,000 off equipment purchases intended for your business. That’s a pretty good deal by our reckoning, especially since this deduction is still applicable up to a ceiling of $560,000 in needed equipment purchases. That being said, if the worst comes to pass this New Year, that deduction incentive will suddenly find itself reduced to $25,000 – not exactly much in the way of stimulating your business and getting it up and growing, right? Well, what can we say? When you’re right, you’re right.

We have a fleet of trucks, forklifts, and flatbeds that are still available for purchase prior to 2013 – and that still come with 2012 depreciation deductible guidelines if purchased before the New Year. You name the make and model and we most likely have one (or several) on our lot. It’s up to you – the competitive entrepreneur – to seize the moment before it becomes too… bureaucratic. Call us right now, today.

Checking for Wear and Tear When Purchasing Your Truck

At DW Lift Sales, we’re confident that the trucks we supply, both the new ones and the used ones, have been spot-checked meticulously for any blemishes and/or mechanical errors. To put it another way, you know that when you buy trucks, trailers, or forklifts from us, you’re going to be getting your full dollar’s worth in terms of reliability. That being said, it’s always a wise bet when purchasing a truck – particularly a truck that’s already seen some roughage on the highway – to inspect it thoroughly to know what you’re “getting yourself into”. A lot of trucks out there might look nice and shiny on the sales lot, but as is the case with a lot of different things, it’s the inside that counts (i.e. the structural integrity, the driveline, the suspension system, stuff like that) when you’re going about your daily business.

On that note, we want to give you a couple of things to look out for when purchasing a truck (and the same things should also be checked periodically in terms of maintaining your truck):

1. Make sure the cab mount is well compromised with the proper bushings. Insure likewise that the cab is well isolated from the truck engine itself. Ignoring these things can mean you compromise the overall structural integrity of your cab mounts to a dangerous degree: you don’t want the front part of your truck to start grinding against the front tires – let alone get close to the engine.
2. A slight imbalance in the components of the driveline might not seem like a big problem upon first inspection, but don’t kid yourself. Given an especially bad angle, driveline imbalances can lead to impacting the performance of your truck’s transmission, not to mention the possibility of worn-and-torn wheel-ends. Be sure to inspect the assorted components of your driveline and note if they are aligned properly.
3. Here’s a huge one to look for: your truck’s suspension system. Your suspension system should isolate your cab from the main body of your truck, but don’t discount the long-term effects of road vibration or rough, gravelly terrain. If your truck’s been around the highway a few times, you’d best be checking that all components are structurally sound, as well as mounted rigidly. There’s no telling what happens otherwise!
4. Last, but hardly least, comes frame rigidity. You better be certain that the frame assembly (along with all its sundry cross-members) is structurally stiff. Otherwise, your trucking career may come crashing to a halt in a way that anyone would find unpleasant.

Just some helpful tips and guidelines from your friends out here at D.W. Lift Sales. Drop by our website or call us today for more info on the vehicles, platforms, and accessories we carry.

DW’s Heading to the Guardian Building Products Show in Vegas in 2013

It’s one of the biggest distribution materials conferences in America in any given year, and 2013’s Guardian Building Products Show in Las Vegas promises to be no exception. Companies from across North America and the world at large will descend upon the beautiful Paris Las Vegas Hotel to demonstrate their products, promote their services, and showcase the latest in insulation, gypsum, roofing, millwork, windows, doors, sheathing, hardware, plumbing, adhesives, and more: basically anything you’d ever want on your hands if you’re in the construction business. Seeing as the construction business is showing signs of recovery for the real time since 2007, we at DW Lift Sales expect there to be a more celebratory “feel” to the whole meet-up this year.

Basically, we can’t wait. Not only are we heading to beautiful sun-drenched Las Vegas, but being that we’re also significant players in the distribution and transportation of building materials both regionally and nationwide, we expect to meet some friendly faces. We’re looking forward to seeing people we already know and do good business with, as well as meeting up with new potential clients, customers, and forging alliances with strategic business partners.  Here’s to a great business year for 2013. See you there in Vegas! We promise you that we don’t cheat at cards AND that we’re friendly people to boot!