For tree service owners
How do I keep a truck and trailer stocked and ready?
Short answer
Use one standard stock list per truck, check it at the end of each day and restock before the next job. A truck that is always ready saves a morning run to the shop.
By Umair Nawaz. Published October 25, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or insurance advice.
The longer answer
Write down what each truck should carry: saws, fuel, bar oil, spare chains, ropes and rigging, helmets, eye and ear protection, first aid kit, water, cones, warning signs and a fire extinguisher. Add anything your jobs need.
Give one person per truck the job of checking the list at the end of the day. Missing items go on a restock note so they are handled before morning.
Keep spares of high-wear items such as chains, wedges, gloves and ear plugs. A spare in the truck beats a supply run.
Check fluids, tires and lights on a regular schedule. A breakdown in the middle of a busy day costs more than the maintenance would have.
Review the list each season. Storm work and winter work need different gear than summer pruning.
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