Ken Grody Fleet’s San Diego location sits on Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad, putting us within a few minutes of most drivers in the area. As a Ford dealership near Carlsbad focused on commercial and fleet vehicles rather than typical retail sales, we work with contractors, landscapers, and business owners who need a truck configured for a specific job, not just a vehicle off a general lot. Ken Grody Fleet has built this side of the business since 2003, and the department now includes fleet managers, finance managers, and inventory specialists who handle commercial accounts every day.
Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Fri & Sun: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Mon – Fri: 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Sat: 7:00AM – 3:00PM
Sun: Closed
Mon – Fri: 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Sat: 7:00AM – 3:00PM
Sun: Closed
Mon – Sat: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Mon – Wed & Fri: 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Thurs: 7:00AM – 12:00PM
Sat: 7:00AM – 3:00PM
Sun: Closed
Mon – Wed & Fri: 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Thurs: 7:00AM – 12:00PM
Sat: 7:00AM – 3:00PM
Sun: Closed
Mon – Sat: 8:30AM – 9:00PM
Sun: 9:30AM – 7:00PM
Mon – Fri: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Sat: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Sun: Closed
Mon – Fri: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Sat: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Sun: Closed
Our fleet leadership brings more than 95 combined years in the industry, and Dean Nissen, our Director of Fleet, spent 22 years at Carmenita Truck Center before helping start this division. That background is part of why so many Carlsbad businesses come back for their second and third trucks. Feedback from past buyers is posted on our customer testimonials page, and the people who handle commercial accounts day to day are introduced on our staff page. We also deliver nationwide and overseas, including Hawaii, with shipping folded into the payment rather than tacked on as a separate charge.
Our lot spans a wide set of commercial builds built for different trades, including transit vans, utility bodies, and crane trucks, along with dump trucks and step vans for heavier hauling work. Buyers who want something with more speed can also look through our Shelby and Raptor lineups. For a vehicle that costs less upfront, our used vehicles selection includes trucks with real work history, and our inventory priced under $10K gives budget-conscious Carlsbad buyers a place to start looking.
Financing a commercial vehicle looks different from financing a personal car, since the numbers usually depend on how the business plans to use the truck and how often. Our two commercial and business finance managers walk Carlsbad customers through those specifics instead of running everyone through the same retail process. Most people start by working out what their current vehicle is worth using our trade-in value tool, and our payment calculator lets buyers test different numbers before they ever sit down with a finance manager.
Our service bays are staffed with diesel technicians, transmission specialists, and heavy equipment machinists, which is more depth than a standard Ford service department typically carries. Genuine OEM parts go into routine work like oil changes, tire rotations, and brake service, along with heavier transmission repairs. Carlsbad fleets that cannot afford downtime can use our Ford Pro mobile service, which brings maintenance out to the vehicle instead of the other way around. Our full parts and service center handles both scheduled maintenance and unplanned repairs.
Carlsbad sits along the San Diego County coast and is known for the Flower Fields, its stretch of beaches, and Legoland California, though the city also carries a serious business side built around biotech and manufacturing. Interstate 5 runs through the heart of it, connecting Carlsbad to the rest of the county and making it a practical base for companies that need to move equipment and crews around the region. That combination of tourism, agriculture, and growing industry means Carlsbad has no shortage of contractors and service businesses keeping the city running behind the scenes. Those are the kinds of operations that end up needing a truck built for the job rather than a standard passenger vehicle.