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A work truck is a tool. When it doesn't fit the job, or it's parked in a service bay, it costs your business money every day. Contractors, tradespeople, and fleet managers shopping for commercial trucks in Portland need the right Chevy spec, the right body, and a dealership that stays involved after the sale.
Ron Tonkin Chevrolet sells new Chevy commercial vehicles in Portland, Oregon, including Silverado HD work trucks, Chevy Chassis Cabs, Low Cab Forward trucks, and Express cargo vans. As part of the Tonkin Fleet network, we coordinate commercial upfits, commercial vehicle financing, and fleet service for businesses across the Portland-Vancouver metro.
Our store at 122 NE 122nd Ave sits just off I-84, close to Gresham, Vancouver, and the west side suburbs. Here's how we match the truck to the work, build it out, finance it, and keep it running.
Shop Chevy Commercial VehiclesThe right Chevy commercial vehicle depends on payload, body type, and where the truck works each day. Silverado HD pickups handle towing and job-site hauling. Chevy Chassis Cabs carry service bodies and flatbeds. Low Cab Forward trucks handle heavy loads on tight city routes, and Express vans keep tools and parts under cover.
| Your Work | Chevy Vehicle | Key Capability (Max. Available, When Properly Equipped) |
|---|---|---|
| Towing equipment and trailers to job sites | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD / 3500 HD | Up to 36,000 lbs. trailering, up to 975 lb.-ft. of torque |
| Service bodies, flatbeds, and dump bodies | Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cab | Up to 14,000 lbs. GVWR, up to 7,329 lbs. payload |
| Heavier contractor, utility, and landscape bodies | Silverado 4500 HD / 5500 HD / 6500 HD Chassis Cab | Up to 23,500 lbs. GVWR, Duramax® diesel with Allison® transmission |
| Box trucks and city delivery routes | Chevrolet Low Cab Forward | 12,000 to 33,000 lbs. GVWR, turning radius as tight as 31.5 ft. |
| Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service calls | Chevrolet Express Cargo Van | Up to 4,280 lbs. payload, up to 9,900 lbs. GVWR |
| Box, shuttle, and specialty builds | Chevrolet Express Cutaway | Up to 8,920 lbs. payload |
Figures are maximum available ratings for properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Towing and payload capacity is reduced by the weight of passengers, cargo, options, and upfit equipment.
Explore purpose-built commercial trucks, vocational chassis platforms, and cargo solutions.
The Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD are built for contractors who tow and haul in the same day. The available 6.6L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 and Allison® 10-speed automatic deliver up to 975 lb.-ft. of torque, which matters when a loaded equipment trailer climbs Highway 26 toward Hillsboro. WT (Work Truck) trims keep the spec focused on the job. Browse Silverado HD work trucks for sale.
A Chevy Chassis Cab is a truck sold without a factory bed, so a body builder can mount the exact body your business needs. The 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD pair a Duramax® 6.6L diesel rated at 350 hp and 750 lb.-ft. of torque with an Allison® transmission. Available dual-side PTO (power take-off) access lets upfitters run dump, crane, and hydraulic equipment. Explore the Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cab and Silverado 4500 HD.
A Low Cab Forward truck puts the cab over the engine, which shortens the truck and tightens its turning radius. That helps on narrow inner Portland streets and crowded loading docks off Highway 217 in Tigard. The Express Cargo Van keeps tools and parts locked up and dry through a wet Oregon winter. See the Low Cab Forward lineup.
A commercial upfit turns a Chevy chassis or van into a working tool, and we coordinate the build before the truck reaches your crew. Tonkin Fleet works with established body manufacturers including Knapheide, Harbor, Scelzi, CM Truck Beds, Hillsboro Industries, Bradford Built, Crysteel, and Rugby.
Common body types include:
Ask about ladder racks, shelving, and accessory packages for Express vans too. Qualified fleet customers may also be eligible for Chevrolet Business Choice offers, which can include an upfit cash allowance on select models. Our team can confirm current eligibility before you spec the build.
Commercial vehicle financing at Ron Tonkin Chevrolet runs through the Tonkin Fleet finance team, which offers business lines of credit, commercial leases, and installment loans. Lines of credit up to $250,000 may be approved when you finance your first vehicle, with lending partners including GM Financial and Ally Business Vehicle Financing.
Business vehicle purchases may also qualify for Section 179 deductions or bonus depreciation. Eligibility depends on vehicle weight, business use, and current tax law, so confirm the numbers with your tax professional before you buy.
Every hour a truck waits on a repair is an hour your crew can't bill. Ron Tonkin Chevrolet's certified service team works with GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco parts, and you can book service online. For fleet management across multiple trucks, the Tonkin Fleet network adds support built around uptime:
Buying a work truck raises different questions than buying a family SUV. Here are the ones our commercial customers ask most.
Ron Tonkin Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet commercial vehicles, including Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD work trucks, Silverado 3500 HD through 6500 HD Chassis Cabs, Low Cab Forward trucks, and Express cargo vans and cutaways. Inventory changes often, so check current stock online.
A Silverado HD pickup comes with a factory bed and is built for towing and everyday hauling. A Chevy Chassis Cab ships without a bed, so a body builder can mount a flatbed, service body, or dump body. Choose a chassis cab when the body matters more than the bed.
Federal FMCSA rules require a Class B CDL for a single vehicle rated at 26,001 lbs. GVWR or more. Silverado HD pickups and 4500 HD to 6500 HD Chassis Cabs fall under that line, but the Low Cab Forward 7500 XD does not. Heavy trailers can trigger a Class A CDL, so confirm with Oregon DMV or Washington DOL.
Most electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians start with an Express Cargo Van or a Silverado 3500 HD Chassis Cab with a service body. The van keeps tools and parts secure and dry. A service body adds exterior compartments and more payload for larger jobs around Beaverton, Tigard, and Hillsboro.
Visit Ron Tonkin Chevrolet at 122 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, just off I-84 near I-205. The store is a short drive from Gresham and Vancouver, WA, and within reach of Beaverton, Tigard, and Hillsboro. Browse commercial inventory online before you visit.
Yes. Tonkin Fleet commercial installment financing can cover up to 100% of upfit costs, so the body and equipment can roll into the same loan as the vehicle. Approval and terms depend on your business credit profile, and our finance team can review options before you order.
Browse Chevy commercial inventory online, then contact the Ron Tonkin Chevrolet commercial team with your job needs, body type, and quantity. We'll price the vehicle with any upfit included and outline financing and service options for a single work truck or a full fleet.
Ron Tonkin Chevrolet is located at 122 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, serving businesses in Gresham, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, WA, with fleet solutions across Oregon and southwest Washington. Tell us what the job requires, and our commercial team will help match the truck, the upfit, the financing, and the service plan.