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Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Sticker price lies. Here’s how to calculate the real ROI and TCO on any work truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Latest Posts

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Sticker price lies. Here’s how to calculate the real ROI and TCO on any work truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Box Truck Liftgates: Types, Costs, Specs & Buyer’s Guide (2025)

Box Truck Liftgates: Types, Costs, Specs & Buyer’s Guide (2025)

From tuck-unders to railgates, here’s everything you need to know about box truck liftgates — specs, costs, mistakes, and the right choice for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Truck ReliabilityTruck Reliability
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Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Why America’s cab-over designs haven’t caught up — and what it’s costing drivers, fleets, and OEMs

Leyhan Hansen
Donnie Bain
Michael Mnoian
Leyhan Hansen, +2

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Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Sticker price lies. Here’s how to calculate the real ROI and TCO on any work truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Buying TipsBuying Tips
+3+3
Box Truck Liftgates: Types, Costs, Specs & Buyer’s Guide (2025)

Box Truck Liftgates: Types, Costs, Specs & Buyer’s Guide (2025)

From tuck-unders to railgates, here’s everything you need to know about box truck liftgates — specs, costs, mistakes, and the right choice for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Truck ReliabilityTruck Reliability
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Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Why America’s cab-over designs haven’t caught up — and what it’s costing drivers, fleets, and OEMs

Leyhan Hansen
Donnie Bain
Michael Mnoian
Leyhan Hansen, +2
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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What is an Upfit on a Work Truck?

What is an Upfit on a Work Truck?

Everything you need to know about commercial truck upfitting, cost, and ROI

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Vac Truck Buyer's Guide (From Two Pros)

Vac Truck Buyer's Guide (From Two Pros)

Spec, inspect, and maintain your vacuum truck — without wasting money.

Leyhan Hansen
Martin Evans
Michael Hartnett
Leyhan Hansen, +2
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Video SOPs for Fleet Training

Video SOPs for Fleet Training

How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.

Leyhan Hansen
Joseph Blackman
Leyhan Hansen, +1
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Costs, Rentals & Liftgates

Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Costs, Rentals & Liftgates

Get the real numbers on box truck weight, cost, payload, and liftgate options—built for contractors, fleet buyers, and upfit pros.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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The Ultimate Ladder Rack Guide for Work Trucks (2025)

The Ultimate Ladder Rack Guide for Work Trucks (2025)

Stop losing ladders and spec something that holds. From straps to custom racks—here’s what to buy and how to secure it.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Most Reliable Work Trucks in 2025

Most Reliable Work Trucks in 2025

From small snow trucks to heavy-duty hooklifts and refuse loaders, these are the most reliable chassis + upfit combos fleets trust in 2025.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Diesel vs Gas: The 2025 Fleet Cost Trap

Diesel vs Gas: The 2025 Fleet Cost Trap

Why sticking with diesel specs might be the most expensive decision your fleet is making right now.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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Best Work Truck Power Inverters: 2025 Guide

Best Work Truck Power Inverters: 2025 Guide

Power tools, laptops, jobsite essentials—this guide breaks down the best inverters for real work truck use, plus a downloadable comparison chart.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Dump TrucksDump Trucks
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How Many Tons Can a Dump Truck Haul?(Real Charts, Asphalt Weights, and DOT Load Limits)

How Many Tons Can a Dump Truck Haul?(Real Charts, Asphalt Weights, and DOT Load Limits)

Not guesses — real-world load limits, weight tables, asphalt-specific numbers, and capacity breakdowns by dump truck type. Plus: Download the free chart PDF to spec smarter and avoid fines.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen