Timberland Trucks: Small Business, Big Trucks
Introduction
In the world of tree care and landscaping, having the right equipment is crucial. Timberland Trucks, a small, family-run business, has made a significant impact by providing high-quality customized trucks tailored to the needs of arborists and landscapers. Arborist Now, a leading tree care company based in San Francisco, proudly uses Timberland Trucks to ensure the best service for their clients.
Arborists can find great trucks made by Timberland Trucks that will help them with their landscaping business needs.
A Fortuitous Meeting
Jean-Claude Rochat, owner of Arborist Now, met John and Joan Lippett, the owners of Timberland Trucks, at the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) trade show. This annual event showcases equipment essential for the tree care industry.
The two greenscape companies were able to benefit from each other. We reached out to Joan for more information on the event and their company.
“Every year, they have an expo that showcases equipment used in the tree industry, from trucks, airlifts, saws, ropes, tree disease treatments—all the nuts and bolts needed for the tree care industry. During the expo, they also have demonstrations on proper rope placement for tree climbing for the trimming and takedown of trees in the safest method,” Joan Lippett said. “Attendees are new and old tree business owners looking for ways to improve the operation of their business.”
A Successful Purchase
Jean-Claude purchased a customized truck from Timberland Trucks featuring a 2018 Kenworth cabover. According to the Lippetts, “We then upfitted the truck with a COPMA 170.5 knuckle boom crane with top seat controls, radio remote, 58-inch grapple, hydraulic winch, and a man bucket. His truck also received a 14-foot HD chip/log dump bed with removable roof, two VB boxes, chock holders with chocks, 4-by-8-foot Alturnamat storage box, strobe light package, and tuck-away ladder.”
The Timberland Truck Purchased by Arborist Now
Origins and Growth
According to Joan, her husband Jack “is the founder of Timberland Truck Sales, and it is a family-run business. He has been in this type of business for over thirty years, and he is constantly trying to improve our products. We are currently located in Bassett, Virginia, with ten employees. We have built trucks for customers all over the states. The most distant locations include Hawaii and Juneau, Alaska!”
“Jack and I are the ‘Mom and Pop’ of the business. I now work in the office with the assistance of our daughter, Jessica. Ten years ago, we moved to Virginia, and I was in the shop alongside Jack. We also have our son, Jack, working in the shop. Definitely a family-run business!” Joan said.
A Timberland Truck Fitted with a Bucket Crane
This family-owned business does what they know best—trucks. By being able to provide quality products, the Lippetts have successfully grown their business.
“Our company customizes trucks as requested by our customers. This includes installing custom-built chip/log dump beds, installing knuckle boom cranes (small cranes with 20-foot reach to our larger cranes with 50-foot reach), toolboxes, grapple saws—basically building the ‘dream tree truck’ for our customers,” Joan Lippett explained.
“The trend in the tree industry seems be toward using larger hydraulic knuckle boom cranes (80-to-120-foot reach) with a felling grapple. Timberland has partnered up with HIAB and developed our purpose-built TREEZILLA cutting machine,” Joan continued.
A Timberland Truck Featuring a Grapple Crane
Benefits for Arborist Now
Enhanced Efficiency and Safety
The customized truck from Timberland Trucks has greatly enhanced the efficiency and safety of Arborist Now’s operations. The advanced features of the truck allow for quicker and safer tree removal and trimming, improving overall service quality for our clients.
Improved Client Satisfaction
With the new truck, Arborist Now can handle more larger and more complex projects, leading to increased client satisfaction. The ability to complete jobs more efficiently and safely ensures that Arborist Now remains a trusted and reliable tree care service provider in the San Francisco Bay area.
Conclusion
The partnership between Arborist Now and Timberland Trucks highlights the importance of having the right equipment in the tree care industry. Timberland Trucks' commitment to quality and customization has allowed Arborist Now to enhance our services and better serve our clients. For arborists and landscapers looking for reliable customized trucks, Timberland Trucks offers a perfect solution, combining family-run business values with cutting-edge technology.
By investing in top-quality equipment from Timberland Trucks, Arborist Now continues to set the standard for tree care services in the San Francisco Bay area, ensuring that our clients receive the best care possible for their trees and landscapes.
For all your tree care and tree removal needs, contact Arborist Now today!
Originally published on April 5, 2018.
