It is one thing to say a service department works on trucks. It is another thing to have the floor space, lifting equipment and trained technicians to put those trucks in the air and complete the work.
Curry Auto Center’s Bloomington service department operates 22 vehicle lifts. Fifteen are rated at 10,000 pounds, six at 12,000 pounds and one at 20,000 pounds. That range gives our technicians the ability to accommodate ordinary passenger vehicles along with many pickup trucks, full-size vans, commercial vehicles and certain medium-duty applications, including mini school buses.
For a local business that relies on a vehicle every day, those numbers have a practical meaning. The shop has been equipped to handle more than compact cars and routine oil changes.
Commercial vehicles place different demands on a shop
A work vehicle may carry tools, equipment, inventory or passengers. It may idle for long periods, make repeated short trips, tow, operate on construction sites or accumulate mileage much faster than a personal vehicle.
Those operating conditions can affect maintenance needs. They also affect how disruptive a breakdown becomes. When a personal vehicle is out of service, it is inconvenient. When a company vehicle is down, the business may lose appointments, deliveries or an entire day of productive work.
Preventive maintenance is therefore not just a vehicle expense. It is part of keeping the operation moving.
Lift capacity matters
Vehicle weight is only one consideration when matching a vehicle to a service lift, but it is an essential one. Overall size, wheelbase, lifting points, equipment and weight distribution must also be considered.
A shop cannot safely assume that a lift suitable for a sedan will accommodate every pickup, van or upfitted commercial vehicle. Curry’s mix of 10,000-, 12,000- and 20,000-pound lifts provides options for a broader range of applications.
It does not mean every vehicle can automatically be accepted. A service advisor must still confirm the specifications and configuration of the particular unit. Trucks and vans can be modified with bodies, racks, tanks, lifts and other equipment that change their dimensions and weight. Calling ahead with accurate vehicle information helps the service team determine whether the shop can accommodate it.
Equipment needs trained people behind it
Lifting the vehicle is only the first step. Diagnosing and repairing it requires knowledge across the systems that keep it working.
Curry Auto Center’s mechanical technicians hold 86 combined professional credentials: 43 ASE certifications and 43 General Motors factory certifications. Their certification coverage includes gasoline and diesel engine performance, engine repair, automatic and manual transmissions, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and electric and hybrid vehicle systems.
The team includes two technicians with ASE certification in Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Performance. Curry technicians also hold two Gold and one Silver GM certification in Diesel Engine Performance.
That training is relevant to the mix of gasoline and diesel trucks and vans used by Southern Indiana businesses. It also supports more complicated work when a vehicle has an electrical concern, drivability complaint, transmission issue or other problem beyond routine maintenance.
GM resources for Chevrolet and GMC work vehicles
For Chevrolet and GMC commercial vehicles, Curry’s GM dealership status provides another layer of support.
Our factory-trained technicians can use GM diagnostic software, manufacturer service information, technical publications, current repair procedures and special service tools designed for GM vehicles. They also have access to Genuine GM Parts support.
Work vehicles frequently remain in service for many years, so manufacturer information is not useful only during the warranty period. It can assist technicians diagnosing older vehicles, intermittent concerns and problems involving several electronic systems.
Curry also services many non-GM vehicles. ASE certification gives our technicians a nationally recognized foundation across the major areas of automotive repair, regardless of the name on the grille.
A maintenance plan should fit the vehicle’s actual work
Two identical trucks can need different service schedules when they live different lives.
One might travel predictable highway miles. The other might tow, idle at job sites and make short trips all day. Mileage remains important, but engine hours, operating conditions, load and the manufacturer’s severe-service recommendations may also affect maintenance planning.
Businesses should begin with the schedule in each vehicle’s owner’s manual and account for how the vehicle is actually used. Useful records include:
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Date and mileage of each service
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Engine hours, when applicable
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Repairs and inspections completed
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Tire installation and rotation history
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Recurring driver complaints
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Upcoming manufacturer-recommended items
Drivers should also report changes while they are still small: a new vibration, slower starting, warning lights, fluid spots, unusual brake feel or a change in transmission operation. Early information gives the service department a chance to inspect the concern before the vehicle stops working altogether.
One truck can be a fleet
“Fleet maintenance” can sound like a program intended only for a corporation with hundreds of units. In reality, a plumber, electrician, contractor or delivery company with one indispensable van has just as much reason to plan maintenance carefully.
The right approach depends on the business. Some companies need centralized records and maintenance management across many vehicles. Others simply need a service relationship, an organized schedule and a shop that understands the cost of downtime.
Curry Auto Center works with small businesses, larger fleets, government organizations and other commercial operators. Our broader fleet maintenance checklist provides a starting point for building a consistent process.
Confirming whether we can service your vehicle
Before bringing in a large, modified or medium-duty vehicle, contact Curry’s service department with the year, make, model and relevant equipment or body information. The team can review the application and confirm whether the vehicle fits the facility’s service capabilities.
To learn more, review Curry Auto Center’s 2026 Technician Certification Report, explore our fleet maintenance solutions or schedule service in Bloomington.