The Right Cargo Van for Your Business:
For Tradespeople — Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Contractors Tradespeople need high roof clearance to stand upright while loading, a long wheelbase for ladders and pipe, and a heavy-duty payload rating for equipment. The Ford Transit 250/350 and GMC Savana 2500/3500 are the gold standard here.
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For Tradespeople — Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Contractors
Tradespeople need high roof clearance to stand upright while loading, a long wheelbase for ladders and pipe, and a heavy-duty payload rating for equipment. The Ford Transit 250/350 and GMC Savana 2500/3500 are the gold standard here.
2019 Ford Transit 250 — LWB High Roof Extended
$18,999 |135,513 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Plumbers, electricians — standing headroom, extended load floor
2017 Ford Transit 250 — LWB High Roof
$17,999 |186,714 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Tradespeople needing budget-friendly high-roof option
2021 GMC Savana 2500
$8,499 | 0 mi listed | Waukegan
Best for: Heavy-duty contractors — strong payload, GM reliability
2016 GMC Savana 3500 Extended
$17,299 |147,922 mi | Waukegan
Best for: HVAC, roofing — maximum cargo length
2018 GMC Savana 3500
$9,799 |166,846 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Contractors who want newer-year GMC at a lower price
Why the Transit 250/350 wins for most tradespeople: the high-roof variant gives you 6'4" of standing room, the sliding side door makes curbside access easy in tight job sites, and Ford's EcoBoost engine balances power with fuel efficiency on highways between job sites.
For Delivery Contractors — Amazon DSP, FedEx, Last-Mile
Delivery drivers live in their vans. You need reliability above all, decent fuel economy, and a body style that fits apartment loading docks and residential driveways. The Ford Transit 150 (short wheelbase, low roof) and Ram ProMaster City are purpose-built for this.
Top picks for delivery contractors:
2020 Ford Transit 150 — SWB Low Roof
$22,999 |73,217 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Lowest-mileage Transit in stock — ideal for high daily-mile delivery routes
2017 Ram ProMaster City Tradesman SLT
$7,299 | 0 mi listed | Waukegan
Best for: City delivery — tight parking, excellent fuel economy, lowest price
2018 Ram ProMaster 1500 Low Roof
Call for price |78,882 mi | Waukegan
Best for: City parcel delivery — compact, easy to park
2016 Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof
$11,999 |167,636 mi | Joliet
Best for: Bulk delivery — high cube volume for large package count
The Ram ProMaster City is a sleeper pick: it's 50" wide inside the cargo area (wider than most competitors), gets great city fuel economy, and at $7,299 it's one of the most affordable commercial vehicles you'll find with a modern powertrain.
For Mobile Service Businesses — Groomers, Cleaners, Detailers
Mobile service businesses need a compact, maneuverable van that fits in residential streets and has enough space to carry equipment. The Chevrolet City Express and Ford Transit Connect are ideal — small footprint, low fuel cost, easy to drive and park.
Top picks for mobile service businesses:
2018 Chevrolet City Express LS
$15,499 |49,781 mi | Crestwood
Best for: Dog groomers, mobile detailers — compact, low-mileage, city-ready
View: https://www.yourchoiceautos.com/inventory/2018-chevrolet-city-express-cargo-van-ls-3N63M0YN3JK693235
2020 Ford Transit Connect XL
$9,799 |191,071 mi | Elgin
Best for: Cleaners, small mobile businesses — great running cost, easy to wrap
View: https://www.yourchoiceautos.com/inventory/2020-ford-transit-connect-van-xl-NM0LS7E23L1464048
The City Express (built on the Nissan NV200 platform) is a premium compact cargo van — it has an 122.7 cu ft cargo area, double rear doors, and only 49,781 miles. For a service business that parks outside clients' homes all day, this is your van.
For Small Business Fleets and E-Commerce
Growing businesses buying their first fleet vehicle need a balance of capacity, reliability, and low total cost of ownership. The Chevrolet Express 2500 extended hits all three. It's the most common van on American roads for a reason: proven V8 powertrain, huge parts availability, and decades of fleet support.
Top picks for fleet starters:
2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 Extended
$11,999 |145,175 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Best value-for-year Express — modern features, large cargo area
2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Extended
$11,999 |168,854 mi | Elgin
Best for: Matching budget at Elgin — same spec, different location
2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Extended
$15,477 |148,233 mi | Joliet
Best for: Slightly lower mileage Joliet option
2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 Extended
$11,999 |156,804 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Fleet budget buy — workhorse reliability at low price
For High-Volume Freight and Heavy Haulers
If you need the largest cargo volume and payload, the Ford Transit 350 and Ram ProMaster 3500 are your options. These are the widest-body, highest-roof configurations — designed for pallet loads, equipment rental, and anything that won't fit in a standard van.
Top picks for heavy freight:
2023 Ford Transit 350 — SWB Medium Roof
$34,999 |56,157 mi | Waukegan
Best for: Near-new Transit 350 — best spec, lowest miles of any cargo van in stock
2021 Ram ProMaster 3500 High Roof Extended
$23,999 |68,674 mi | Elgin
Best for: Maximum cube volume — 283 cu ft ProMaster 3500
2021 Ram ProMaster 3500 High Roof Extended
$23,999 |68,674 mi | Elgin
Best for: Maximum cube volume — 283 cu ft ProMaster 3500
2017 Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof
$14,977 |149,237 mi | Joliet
Best for: High roof at mid-range price — great for freight startups
2016 Ford Transit 350 LWB Medium Roof
$12,999 |181,369 mi | Joliet
Best for: Budget heavy-duty option — proven Transit 350 platform
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