by Brandon Kelderhouse | Sep 8, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
How Chip Truck Dump Runs Cost Your Crew Productive Time Tree care crews have a lot to accomplish in a day. When a chip truck reaches capacity before the job is finished, however, the job can lose momentum while the truck leaves the site, unloads, and returns. When... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Sep 8, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
The Hidden Costs of Overweight Chip Trucks (And How to Avoid Them) For a tree care crew, a full chip truck can feel like a productive chip truck. The more material your crew can haul in one trip, the fewer trips they have to make, allowing them to complete the job... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Jul 29, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
CDL vs Non-CDL Chip Trucks: Which One Is Right for You? Choosing a chip truck can have a bigger impact than you may expect once you start putting it to work. It affects who can drive, how you schedule crews, and often you’re heading to the dump during a job. That’s... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Jun 17, 2026 | Business Tips, Chipper Trucks
Alongside body type, choosing the right chip truck body size is the most critical decision when investing in a new unit. Understanding chip truck body sizes and how to choose the right size for your operation directly impacts how efficiently crews work, how often... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Jun 8, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
A productive tree care crew can generate an incredible amount of debris in a single day. Between brush, limbs, logs, and wood chips, even routine pruning jobs can quickly push a chip truck to capacity. On larger removals or storm cleanup projects, crews may fill a... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | May 12, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
Severe weather events can quickly overwhelm tree care companies with an influx of urgent work to clear storm debris. Downed trees, scattered limbs, and hazardous conditions turn routine operations into high-pressure response efforts. For tree care companies and... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | May 5, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
No company survives and thrives for five decades by accident. For Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation, consistently investing in people, processes, and equipment has been the secret to that success. “I am second generation, said President Chris Ahlum. “My parents... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Mar 16, 2026 | Chipper Trucks
The calls are pouring in, and appointments are filling up your schedule. Your tree care business is growing, and that momentum is exciting. At the same time, growth brings new challenges. Crews are stretched thinner, follow-ups are harder to manage, and time is at a... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Nov 20, 2025 | Chipper Trucks
Now that you have made the choice to upgrade your chip body forestry truck, you may be wondering which model is right for your business. With so many options, it can be hard to pinpoint which one will best suit the needs of your crew and the services you provide. This... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Oct 28, 2025 | Chipper Trucks
When it comes to running an efficient tree care or forestry business, the right chip body truck configuration can make all the difference. The body you choose impacts how much material you can haul, how easily your crew operates and how well the truck supports your...