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Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Dealers move trucks. Upfitters make them usable. Discover who really drives uptime—and download The Fleet Spec Playbook for the complete strategy.

Leyhan Hansen

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Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks

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Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

How to choose the right bucket truck, avoid costly downtime, and spec smarter for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen

UpfittersUpfitters

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What Is an Upfitter and How Vehicle Upfitting Solutions Transform Your Fleet

From dump trucks to cargo vans, discover how expert vehicle upfitters turn plain chassis into profit-driven assets and where to find trusted local upfitters near you.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Dealers move trucks. Upfitters make them usable. Discover who really drives uptime—and download The Fleet Spec Playbook for the complete strategy.

Leyhan Hansen

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Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks

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Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

How to choose the right bucket truck, avoid costly downtime, and spec smarter for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen

UpfittersUpfitters

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What Is an Upfitter and How Vehicle Upfitting Solutions Transform Your Fleet

From dump trucks to cargo vans, discover how expert vehicle upfitters turn plain chassis into profit-driven assets and where to find trusted local upfitters near you.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Dealers move trucks. Upfitters make them usable. Discover who really drives uptime—and download The Fleet Spec Playbook for the complete strategy.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks

From GVWR and diesel engines to safety features and custom bodies, here’s how to get vocational trucks and equipment right the first time.

Leyhan Hansen

SnowplowsSnowplows

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Your Snow Removal Business

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Snow Removal

Leyhan Hansen

SnowplowsSnowplows

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Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Why a $135K truck failed over a $200 cupholder — and what fleets miss when spec’ing Ford F-550s, dump trucks, and snowplow setups.

Leyhan Hansen

Buying TipsBuying Tips

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Flat Bed Trucks: Classes, Rentals & Costly Mistakes

A complete guide to flat bed trucks: classes, rentals vs. purchase, lifespan, safety, and the costly spec mistakes every fleet should avoid.

Leyhan Hansen

Service-Utility TruckService-Utility Truck

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Choosing the Right Utility Service Truck Body

From steel vs. aluminum to add-ons and layouts, here’s how to spec a service body that saves time, cuts costs, and keeps your crew moving.

Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs

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Work Truck Ergonomics That Save Money

Ergonomics isn’t comfort — it’s profit protection. Smart fleets spec trucks to prevent six-figure injury costs.

Leyhan Hansen

Erin Gilchrist

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Roll-Off TrucksRoll-Off Trucks

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The Roll-Off Truck Buyer’s Playbook (Spec, Cables, Hooklifts & ROI)

Everything fleets need to know about roll off trucks—specs, container sizes, costs, cable vs. hook hoists, and ROI mistakes to avoid.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Box Trucks Weight: Limits, GVW & Capacity

The ultimate guide to box trucks weight, GVWR, and capacity — built for fleet managers, contractors, and drivers who can’t afford costly mistakes.

Leyhan Hansen

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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