Arnold Electric Fleet Wrap

How Arnold Electric Turned 12 Vans Into a Moving Marketing Machine.

Arnold Electric Services is one of Chicago's premier electrical contractors. Their fleet of commercial vans and service trucks now carries a unified brand identity across every vehicle. Chicago Fleet Wraps manages their ongoing fleet account — new vehicles are matched to the existing brand and wrapped within 48 hours of acquisition. When Arnold adds a vehicle to their fleet, we have the files, we have the spec, and we turn it around fast.

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What Did the Arnold Electric Fleet Wrap Project Include?

The Arnold Electric fleet wrap project included full commercial wraps on multiple service vans with bold electrical branding. The design featured high-visibility yellow and black graphics optimized for neighborhood recognition, with the phone number sized for readability at 50+ feet.

DetailSpecifics
ClientArnold Electric Services
VehiclesCargo vans, service trucks
ScopeFull fleet wrap and ongoing fleet account
MaterialAvery Dennison MPI 1105 / 3M IJ180-CV3 cast vinyl
Warranty2-year workmanship + manufacturer vinyl warranty

Start Your Fleet Program

Chicago Fleet Wraps manages ongoing fleet accounts for businesses of every size. We maintain your brand files, match every new vehicle to your approved standard, and schedule installs to minimize downtime. Fleet discounts start at 3% for 2–4 vehicles and scale to 15% for 25+ vehicles. Free pickup and delivery across all of Chicagoland.

  • 9,400+ vehicles wrapped since 2014
  • Cast vinyl only — Avery Dennison MPI 1105 and 3M IJ180-CV3
  • HP Latex certified — Pantone-matched output on every run
  • Free fleet pickup — Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, McHenry Counties
  • 2-year workmanship warranty on every installation
  • Zero verified paint damage claims in 10+ years

Project Approach and Results

Every client project at Chicago Fleet Wraps begins with understanding the business — their target customers, service area, competitive landscape, and brand identity. We don't just slap a logo on a van. We engineer a mobile advertising system designed to generate maximum impressions and brand recall in the specific neighborhoods and industries where our clients operate.

Our design process starts with competitor analysis. We research what other wrapped vehicles in the client's industry look like on Chicago streets and deliberately design something that stands out. If every HVAC company uses blue and white, we might recommend a bold color scheme that breaks the pattern. If every delivery van uses small text, we design for maximum readability at 50+ feet. Differentiation is the key to wrap effectiveness.

After installation, we track results with our clients. The most common feedback: increased inbound calls within the first 30 days, customers mentioning "I saw your van" as their discovery source, and measurable brand recognition improvement in their service area. For fleet clients, we provide before/after analytics comparing lead volume and source attribution pre-wrap and post-wrap.

Why Chicago Businesses Choose Fleet Wraps

The decision to wrap a commercial fleet is fundamentally a business decision — it's about ROI, brand building, and competitive advantage. In Chicago's dense, competitive market, the businesses that invest in professional fleet wraps consistently outperform those relying on magnetic signs, door lettering, or no vehicle branding at all.

A wrapped fleet creates a "network effect" for your brand. One wrapped van generates 30,000–70,000 daily impressions. Five wrapped vans generate 150,000–350,000 daily impressions across different neighborhoods and routes. The cumulative effect builds brand recognition that no amount of digital advertising can replicate — because it's physical, visible, and present in the real world where your customers live and work.

Chicago Fleet Wraps has wrapped vehicles for Amazon DSP operators, State Farm agents, Blue Origin, Arnold Electric, Precision Today HVAC, PuroClean, and hundreds of other Chicago businesses. Each project reinforces our commitment to premium materials, expert installation, and designs that generate real business results. Call (312) 597-1286 for a free consultation and quote.

Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle a fleet with multiple vehicle types?

We adapt your approved brand standard to every vehicle template in your fleet. Colors are Pantone-matched across every print run. A Transit van and a box truck carry the same brand identity with graphics scaled and repositioned to suit each vehicle's proportions.

What happens when vehicles are retired from the fleet?

We offer professional wrap removal as a separate service. Cast vinyl removes cleanly, leaving factory paint intact and typically in better condition than an unwrapped vehicle of the same age.

Can you handle rush jobs?

Yes — rush jobs are available with advance notice. We have turned around single-vehicle wraps in 48 hours when the schedule allows. Call (312) 597-1286 to discuss your timeline.

About Arnold Electric Services

Arnold Electric Services is one of Chicago's premier commercial and residential electrical contractors. Their fleet of service vans and work trucks operates throughout Cook and DuPage Counties, appearing at job sites in Lincoln Park, Evanston, Schaumburg, and across the north and northwest suburbs.

Before working with Chicago Fleet Wraps, Arnold Electric's fleet presented an inconsistent brand image — different vehicle colors, some vehicles with lettering only, and no unified visual identity across their 12-vehicle fleet. The goal was a complete brand rollout that made every vehicle immediately recognizable as an Arnold Electric vehicle.

The Fleet Wrap Program

DetailSpecifics
ClientArnold Electric Services
Fleet Size12 vehicles — cargo vans, service vans, work trucks
MaterialAvery Dennison MPI 1105 cast vinyl + DOL 1360 overlaminate
ScopeFull fleet brand rollout — design, print, install
TimelinePhased over 3 weeks — 2-4 vehicles per week
Warranty2-year workmanship + Avery Dennison manufacturer warranty

The fleet was phased over three weeks so Arnold Electric never had more than 4 vehicles out of service simultaneously. We picked up vehicles from their facility, wrapped at our 4711 N Lamon Ave shop, and returned each vehicle within 48 hours.

Results

Arnold Electric's wrapped fleet now operates as a unified brand across Chicagoland. Every vehicle carries consistent Pantone-matched colors, the same logo placement, and identical contact information. When an Arnold truck is parked at a job site in Evanston or a van is on the Kennedy, the brand is immediately recognizable.

Arnold Electric continues as an ongoing fleet account. Every new vehicle added to the fleet is matched to the existing brand standard and installed within 48 hours of acquisition. Their brand files are on permanent file at our facility.

Start Your Fleet Program

Chicago Fleet Wraps manages ongoing fleet accounts for electricians, HVAC companies, plumbers, and general contractors throughout Chicagoland. Free fleet pickup from your yard or facility. Fleet discounts of 7% for 5-9 vehicles, 11% for 10-24, 15% for 25+.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle a fleet rollout without disrupting operations?

We phase fleet installations — typically 2-4 vehicles at a time. For a 12-vehicle fleet like Arnold Electric's, we schedule installations over 3 weeks so your majority of vehicles remain on route throughout. Free pickup and 48-hour turnaround keeps downtime minimal.

Can you match new vehicles to an existing fleet wrap design?

Yes — once your brand standard is established, every new vehicle gets matched exactly. Colors are Pantone-matched across every print run. Your files stay on permanent file at our facility.

What does a fleet of 12 vehicles cost to wrap?

A 12-vehicle fleet qualifies for our 11% fleet discount. Full cargo van wraps at $3,150 per vehicle become approximately $3,338 each — $40,050 for the full fleet. Sprinter vans and box trucks are priced separately based on size.

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Fleet Wrap Design Philosophy

At Chicago Fleet Wraps, we approach every fleet design as a brand engineering challenge, not just a graphic design project. The goal isn't to make a pretty vehicle — it's to create a mobile advertising system that generates maximum brand recognition and recall in the specific markets where our clients operate.

Our design process starts with three questions: Who is your target customer? Where do they see your vehicles? What action do you want them to take? The answers shape every design decision — from color palette and typography to information hierarchy and call-to-action placement. A plumbing company serving residential neighborhoods needs a different design approach than a logistics company serving commercial districts.

We design for readability at three distances: 50+ feet (brand recognition — logo, colors, and vehicle silhouette), 20–50 feet (service identification — what you do), and under 20 feet (contact information — phone number, website, QR code). This layered approach ensures your wrap communicates effectively whether it's driving past at 45 mph or parked on a job site. Every element is tested against these distance thresholds before final approval.

Measuring Wrap ROI

We help every client establish baseline metrics before wrapping and track performance after installation. The most common measurement methods: dedicated phone numbers per vehicle (tracking call volume by vehicle), QR code scans (tracking digital engagement by location and time), "How did you hear about us?" surveys (tracking attribution), and Google Business Profile insights (tracking search impression changes).

Across our client base, the average results within 90 days of fleet wrapping: 23% increase in inbound phone calls, 15% increase in Google Business Profile views, and 31% of new customers citing "I saw your van/truck" as their discovery source. For businesses upgrading from no vehicle branding or magnetic signs, the increases are even more dramatic — often 40–60% more inbound leads within the first quarter.

The long-term ROI compounds over time. As more people in your service area see your wrapped vehicles repeatedly, brand recognition builds. After 6–12 months, your wrapped fleet becomes a recognized fixture in the community — customers trust you before they even call because they've seen your vehicles dozens of times. This "familiarity effect" reduces sales cycle length and increases close rates, amplifying the direct lead generation ROI.