--- title: Pickups and Vans Are in Short Supply. Here's What to Do description: Pickup trucks and vans will be hard to find. 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Here's What to Do November 28, 2023 Written by [Hussain Dhanani](https://blog.fossnational.com/author/hussain-dhanani) / 2 minute read ![](https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/pick%20up%20truck.jpeg) Search - Filter By Topics ### Get the latest fleet management news SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.fossnational.com/how-to-solve-short-supply](mailto:?body=https://blog.fossnational.com/how-to-solve-short-supply) ![](https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/pick%20up%20truck.jpeg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.fossnational.com/how-to-solve-short-supply](mailto:?body=https://blog.fossnational.com/how-to-solve-short-supply) ### It’s that time of year again! Time to get your vehicle orders in now to aid in prompt delivery for next year. However, with the ongoing parts shortages, specific models are becoming unavailable. Not only that, prices for available vehicles continue to increase. For fleets, this could present a big headache—or an opportunity. The solution is to pivot to other vehicle models that work just as well, or better, than your current ones. Let’s talk about which vehicles aren’t available right now, and which are. This blog will help you avoid getting caught off guard so you can keep operating smoothly. ![Pickups and vans](https://blog.fossnational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pickups%20and%20vans.jpeg?width=600&height=600&name=Pickups%20and%20vans.jpeg) ## Which vehicles aren’t available for ordering? The current shortages will affect fleets that operate pickup trucks, vans, and  SUVs. Compact pickup trucks will, in particular, are going to be difficult to get your hands on (Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado, and GMC Canyons). Compact vans are not available in Canada at the moment.  At Foss, we recommend either midsize pickups with a cap or compact SUVs, depending on your end use.  ![Table -1](https://blog.fossnational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Table%20-1.jpg?width=600&height=195&name=Table%20-1.jpg) ## Prioritizing fit for purpose Even with the shortages, there are still well-suited vehicles available for fleets. It’s just a matter of re-evaluating your options.  The key factor? Keep fit for purpose at the forefront. Any vehicle you choose should be able to easily get the job done, and allow for any upfitting you need.  By thinking about each vehicle’s end use, you may discover that a different vehicle will do the job just as well as your current one. ## How Foss can help At Foss, we help you keep operating strong, no matter what’s happening in the vehicle market. Whether you lease or purchase, we’ll be there every step of the way.  We work with the vehicle markets every day, allowing us to stay ahead of any issues that come up for you. With us, you won’t get caught without a vehicle that you need.  We also think well beyond the initial acquisition. This means we consider each vehicle’s life cycle, including: - choosing the best vehicles for the job - structuring leases or payment plans in a way that suits your needs and budget - cycling out vehicles for the highest returns possible.  Any vehicle you get through us will be fit for purpose, and fit for budget.  And remember, vehicle acquisition is just one part of a successful fleet operation. When it comes to saving money and becoming more efficient, we offer a suite of services to optimize fleets of all sizes. [Learn more in this blog](https://blog.fossnational.com/foss-fleet-management?hsLang=en).  At the end of the day, our mission is to help your fleet operate successfully in an ever-changing landscape. Final thoughts While it’s definitely frustrating when models you rely on suddenly become unavailable, there are other options out there. Consider the alternatives we’ve outlined above and act quickly to arrange for those vehicles.  Give us a call or [contact us here](https://www.fossnational.com/contact-us) if you’d like to learn more about optimizing your entire fleet.  [Previous Post](https://blog.fossnational.com/winter-driving-safety?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.fossnational.com) [Next Post](https://blog.fossnational.com/project-rentals?hsLang=en) ### Get to Know the Author Hussain Dhanani is the Regional Director for Western Canada at Foss National Leasing, bringing over 18 years of specialized expertise to the fleet management industry. 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