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Tolino’s Fuel Service, Inc. - Custom Service Body
Northeast Petroleum Technologies - Aerotech® Service Body
Western Branch Diesel - Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body
Airgas East - Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body
Erwin Oil Co. - Aerotech® Service Body
Articles
Trailer/Body Builder magazine article on the Aerotech® service body.
Testimonials
Dennis McCarthy, Glades Gas, 108FABDW Classic Series Service Body
“We have 3 offices and about 10 trucks between them, all Reading. I have used Reading since the ‘60’s and I can’t think about using anything else.”
Word of Mouth Lands Reading a New Customer
Company Name: Tolino’s Fuel Service, Inc.
Reading Products: Custom Service Body
Type of Service: Propane Heater and Tank Installation
 You can’t always take people on their word. In fact, you often need to take what others say with a grain of salt. This is especially true if you are planning on spending some of your hard-earned money on a big purchase. There are times, however, when good things are repeatedly said about something, you just have to find out for yourself.
When Carl Tolino, President of Tolino’s Fuel Service, Inc., went shopping for a new service truck vehicle, he listened to what others had to say. And what did “they” say? Buy a Reading. Carl took their advice and purchased a custom service body for use as a service vehicle.
Although he previously had never owned a Reading body, Carl “heard a lot of good things” about Reading bodies. “Reading has always been a household name. It’s pretty much an accepted body. Everyone uses them,” explained the 2nd generation owner of Tolino’s Fuel Service.
The body was customized with a lift gate and a pipe rack designed to haul 21-ft. pipes. They utilize the body compartments to carry brass fittings, tools, regulators, an electric pipe threader, black steel fittings, and copper tubing. The cargo area is used for hauling tanks. They are able to fit a 1000 gallon tank in the cargo area with the gate up.
Tolino’s is a heating/oil company that installs propane heaters and tanks and sells and hauls gasoline to service stations. They’ve been in business since 1955 and are members of the National Propane Gas Association. Tolino’s service customers in a 25-mile radius and employ 20 people.
The Reading custom service body was purchased through Crest Truck Equipment, an authorized Reading distributor, located in Bowmansville, PA.
Standard features of the Reading body include construction of two-sided A60 galvannealed steel and Lectro-Life® immersion priming for complete rust protection. Other standard features include automotive-quality rotary locks for secure protection to tools and equipment; stainless steel bolt-on hinges keeping the compartment doors operating smoothly in all weather conditions; and double paneled compartment doors offering greater durability.
Fill It Up!
Company Name: Northeast Petroleum Technologies
Reading Products: Aerotech® service body
Type of Service: Gas Station Construction and Maintenance
 Northeast Petroleum Technologies recently purchased a Reading Aerotech® Service Body, model N102DSW, to utilize as their maintenance vehicle. They chose to mount the body on a 2001 Dodge 2500 series Club Cab chassis. The Aerotech® Service Body is an aerodynamic service body constructed of 100% steel (no plastic parts) with exterior storage compartments and an open cargo area.
According to Chet Ayers, Partner/Owner and Construction Manager, they purchased a Reading Aerotech® Service Body because “we’ve had experience with Reading bodies and worked with them for years. We like the design, and it functions professionally. The body we purchase has to be aesthetically acceptable. It’s a statement. So we always keep the truck clean.” As a result, he receives a lot of compliments on the body.
Northeast Petroleum Technologies customized the Aerotech® Service Body with a vinyl cover to enclose the bed and keep the cargo dry. In addition, an AeroRack™ ladder rack was installed. The AeroRack™ is constructed of aluminum and complements the body’s aerodynamic styling.
The body compartments are “filled up” with every kind of hand tool imaginable, such as concrete tools and specialized tools. Tools are also stored in the cargo area in addition to equipment as needed.
Northeast Petroleum Technologies is a specialized construction company that is very diverse in the field. They wire, build, and maintain gas stations from ground up. They maintain and repair petroleum handling equipment. This includes the installation and repair of automotive, truck, and bus lifts, lubrication equipment, air compressors, above and in ground petroleum tanks, gas and fuel pumps and dispensers, fuel management systems, and tank monitoring systems. In addition, they also provide gas station service.
Northeast Petroleum Technologies has been in business for three years and employs 22 people. Their service area is primarily within a 100 mile radius from their base in Cohoes, NY, but often extends beyond that. Their fleet consists of 13 vehicles including service vans, pickups, and two Reading enclosed service bodies. Northeast Petroleum Technologies is a member of Petroleum Equipment Institute.
The Aerotech® Service Body was purchased through White Bear Eq., Inc., an authorized Reading distributor, located in Albany, NY.
Each Aerotech® Service Body is completely constructed of two-sided, zinc coated, A60 galvannealed steel, which provides the first layer of rust protection. After the bodies are assembled, they receive Reading’s Lectro-Life® immersion priming which provides the most complete rust and corrosion protection in the industry.
Concealed compartment door hinges and heavy duty automotive style rotary locks aid in making the Aerotech® Service Body tamper proof. The compartment doors feature a deep press-formed inner panel making the door more resistant to bending. All hinges and locks are bolted in place for easy replacement.
Western Branch Diesel Continues a Long History with Reading
Company Name: Western Branch Diesel
Reading Products: Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body
Type of Service: Diesel Service
 When Western Branch Diesel decides they need to purchase a new utility truck body, there isn’t a very long discussion on what brand to buy. A phone call to their local distributor is all it takes and a Reading body is on order.
Their history of using Reading bodies is as indelible as the famous Reading name imprinted on the tailgates. Many years of allegiance cannot be washed away easily.
Western Branch Diesel in St. Clairsville, OH recently purchased a Reading Classic® Series Service body to add to their 100 truck fleet. They currently have 5 Reading bodies in their fleet.
According to Everett Skinner, Service Manager for Western Branch Diesel, Reading provides a solid, dependable utility body that they can rely on.
“We’ve been using them for 40 years,” stated Everett, “It’s always been a quality, utility body.” That is the main reason Western Branch Diesel continues to make Reading a part of their fleet.
Western Branch Diesel is a Detroit Diesel Allison distributor with 10 branches. In addition to St. Clairsville, they have branches in Springfield, VA, Roanoke, VA, Richmond, VA, Wanchese, NC, Charleston, WV, Canton, OH, Hazard, KY and 2 branches in Portsmith, VA, where their home office is located. They provide diesel to a number of industries including construction, medical, industrial, and marinas in a 50-mile radius. They have been in business for 62 years and employ 200 people.
The body has been customized with deeper, rear compartments to store oxygen acetylene tanks. The standard size compartments are used to store hand tools. The cargo area is generally utilized for hauling miscellaneous items.
The Reading Classic® Series Service body was purchased through Ace Truck Equipment, an authorized Reading distributor, in Zanesville, OH.
Standard features include construction of two-sided A60 galvannealed steel and Lectro-Life® immersion priming for complete rust protection. Other standard features include automotive-quality rotary locks for secure protection to tools and equipment; stainless steel bolt-on hinges keeping the compartment doors operating smoothly in all weather conditions; and double paneled compartment doors offering greater durability.
Reading Service Body is Always on Call
Company Name: Airgas East
Reading Products: Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body
Type of Service: Cryogenic Tank Repair
 When Robert Stauffer receives an emergency call to repair a cryogenic tank, he needs to respond quickly with a well equipped, efficient service vehicle. He’s on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so he needs a dependable service vehicle that can store all the materials he needs. That’s when the Reading Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body responds to the call.
Airgas East recently purchased a Reading Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body, model S108FABDW99-R, and had it mounted on a Ford F350 superduty chassis. The Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body features weathertight exterior compartments and an open cargo area. The body also features flip-up top opening compartments for 15% more storage capacity of small tools and parts.
According to Robert, Cryogenic Service Technician, they purchased a Reading Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body because “we had previous ones, and they are a lot better made than others.”
Airgas East customized the Reading Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body with a 2" receiver tube hitch, a removable vice and a pipe vise mounted on both ends of the bumper, and E-track load strapping on the bed sides to hold oxygen, nitrogen, and argon tanks. Robert needed a strong ladder rack to hold heavy items, so he had a custom one built with an expanded metal design so that he can carry ladders and pipes. Small items are also hooked onto the expanded metal with bungee cords. “This set-up works well,” says Robert.
Airgas East utilizes the compartments to store hammers, drills, porta-bands, saws, a full set of hand tools, and torches. The flip-top Spacemaker® compartments conveniently hold fittings, nuts, and bolts. They really like this particular feature as it makes the body more efficient. The cargo area is used to haul new equipment to the jobsite for installation.
Airgas East has been in business for 15 years with more than 700 locations nationwide. They supply high pressure gas to body shops and welding shops in addition to supplying medical gas to hospitals, and high purity gas to research labs. These gases are stored in cryogenic tanks in the form of liquid or gas depending on their customers’ needs. They handle five to six different tanks which range between 1,500 and 13,000 gallons each.
Airgas East provides service from southern Maine to Washington, DC and Allentown, PA. Their fleet consists of delivery trucks, tractors, and service bodies. Two of the service bodies are Reading enclosed panel bodies and two are Reading Classic® Series service bodies.
The Classic® Series Spacemaker® service body was purchased through HMW, Inc. Truck Bodies & Accessories, an authorized Reading distributor, located in Brewster, NY.
Standard features include construction of two-sided A60 galvannealed steel and Lectro-Life® immersion priming for complete rust protection. Other standard features include automotive-quality rotary locks for secure protection to tools and equipment; stainless steel bolt-on hinges keeping the compartment doors operating smoothly in all weather conditions; and double paneled compartment doors offering greater durability.
Oil Company Purchases Reading Aerotech® Service Body to Maintain and Service Gas Dispensers
Company Name: Erwin Oil Co.
Reading Products: Aerotech® service body
Type of Service: Services and maintains gas dispensers
 Erwin Oil Co. recently added a Reading Aerotech® service body to their fleet of maintenance and service vehicles.
Erwin Oil Co. chose the Reading Aerotech® service body for “it’s looks.” “It looks good,” said Henry Jessup, Service Technician, referring to the body’s contoured sides. The Aerotech® service body is the only aerodynamic service body completely constructed of steel (no plastic parts).
Erwin Oil Co. had their Reading Aerotech® service body model N102SW mounted on a ‘99 F250 Ford chassis. They customized it with a liftgate to aid them in lifting heavy equipment, and had a specially designed ladder rack mounted for ease of individual ladder removal. They make use of the spacious cargo area for carrying heavy equipment such as gas dispensers, kerosene dispensers, and pumps. The weathertight body compartments help organize their tools and parts needed for dispensers.
Erwin Oil Co. services and maintains gas dispensers throughout Durham, Wake, and Orange counties in North Carolina. The Aerotech® service body helps them to be most efficient, as they have 32 stations to maintain and service. In addition to the Aerotech® service body, they also have three Reading Classic® Series service bodies, (two of which they utilize for service work), three gas tankers, and four fuel tankers.
The Aerotech® service body was purchased through Ford Body Co., Inc., Greensboro, NC, an authorized Reading distributor.
Each Aerotech® service body is completely constructed of two-sided, zinc-coated, A-60 galvannealed steel, which provides the first layer of rust protection. After the bodies are assembled, they receive Reading’s Lectro-Life® immersion priming process providing the most complete rust and corrosion protection in the industry.
Concealed compartment door hinges and heavy-duty automotive style rotary locks aid in making the Aerotech® service body tamper proof. The compartment doors feature a deep press-formed inner panel making the door more resistant to bending. All hinges and locks are bolted in place for easy replacement.
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