While there are vehicles for any business, choosing the right vehicle can be challenging with all the options available. Fleet vehicles are often managed, owned or leased for business and operated by employees for work. Commercial vehicles are often large, heavy duty trucks and used for the transport of larger groups of passengers or goods. Business vehicles are usually owned by an individual, and can be used for personal use as well.

Certain jobs require larger vehicles such as trucks that offer more cargo space for contractors. If you plan to use the vehicle for deliver services or as rideshare drivers that use up more gas mileage, consider a lighter commercial car or other fuel-efficient options. As fuel costs and maintenance can add up, a key consideration is looking at overall costs associated with buying a vehicle. When budgeting for a car for your business, keep in mind other upfront costs as well as registration fees and insurance.

When leasing a vehicle, you are generally looking at lower payments compared to financing. It may be a good option for businesses wanting the option of a smaller or no down payment on a vehicle. If buying a new vehicle over a used one is a possibility, you should consider if leasing is a good option rather than buying. For businesses looking to have customizations done, leased vehicles commonly can't offer that. Another disadvantage to pay close attention to is the mileage limitations on a lease. With limits that you can't exceed, if you go over the limit, there are extra fees you will have to pay. With a purchase of a business vehicle, monthly payments are higher than with leasing, but you own the vehicle. That means less limitations on mileage and you can drive it as much as you need to. Customizations and add-ons to your vehicle also become an option. 

One of the best benefits of purchasing a used vehicle is cost savings. It saves your business money from the start by allowing someone else to bear the initial depreciation of the car. Choosing to buy a business vehicle from a private seller could be another option to save. But with all used cars, there is some risk, and having the car inspected to check if there are any major issues should be a priority to ensure you'll have a vehicle you can count on.  

For businesses requiring specialized equipment and tools, upfitting plays a fundamental role to increase efficiency throughout your operations. Certain jobs may need customized accessories or cargo solutions such as roof units, shelving and cooling units etc. Upfitted vehicles are custom-made to fit the needs of workers and create an efficient work environment on the road.