by Brandon Kelderhouse | Aug 5, 2025 | Business Tips
DOT Compliance Checklist DOT compliance might not be the first thing on your mind – but when you’re running a tree care business, staying road legal is just as important as getting the job done. These regulations are put in place to ensure that commercial vehicles... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Jul 25, 2025 | Chipper Trucks
When exploring chip body trucks, you will commonly see two types of materials: steel and aluminum. The material of a chip body truck can play a role in factors such as longevity of the vehicle, durability and fuel economy. You may be unsure which material you should... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Jul 24, 2025 | Chipper Trucks
Keeping your chip trucks DOT compliant is crucial for safety and to avoid preventable accidents. There are simple steps you can take that will have a great impact on your chip trucks remaining DOT compliant. If you are operating a non-compliant truck, you risk facing... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
How to Avoid Overloading: Chipper Trailer and Chassis Weight Limits In the tree care industry, where hauling wood chips, log remnants, and debris is a daily grind, knowing your chassis weight capacity isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. An improperly matched dump body,... 
by Brandon Kelderhouse | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Now is the time for the threat of severe weather. From hurricanes to ice storms, the weather is a concern for every part of the country. With severe weather from hurricanes and ice storms, comes the resulting clean up that follows. When trees need to be removed from... 
by Mary Faulds | Sep 17, 2024 | Chipper Trucks
Invented in Germany by Peter Jensen in the 1880s, the first wood chipper (a simple metal box mounted to a truck) was designed to chip and transport wood more easily. During the Industrial Revolution, wood chippers gained popularity to meet the increasing demands of... 
by Mary Faulds | Aug 28, 2024 | Announcements
Wooster, Ohio – August 28, 2024 – Arbortech is proud to announce the promotion of CraigMoses to the position of Head of Sales. Craig has been a vital part of the Arbortech/Stahl family since January 2017, most recently serving as the Director of Sales for the eastern... 
by Mary Faulds | Aug 27, 2024 | Business Tips, Chipper Trucks
In need of a long-lasting chip body? A tree service chip body is an investment, so it’s important that you perform regular truck maintenance to help extend its lifespan. In this blog, we’ll walk through 8 key truck preventative maintenance tips to maintain your tree... 
by Mary Faulds | Jun 21, 2024 | Business Tips, Chipper Trucks
A Significant Resale Market in Mexico Makes Forestry Trucks a Great Investment We know that picking the right equipment is an important decision to make when you are running a forestry business. A good forestry truck is a way to maximize your investment, as the... 
by Mary Faulds | May 22, 2024 | Chipper Trucks, FAQs
Increase Efficiency At Arbortech we know how important is for tree trimming businesses to stay up to date on government regulations and compliance.. That’s why as professionals in the industry, we understand the challenges that arborists face while trying to stay...