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Work Truck WeekWork Truck Week

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The Work Truck Week Effect: How One Week in Indy Rewired My Perspective

A firsthand look at how the people who design, build, and maintain the commercial vehicles and equipment we all rely on gather to shape what’s next.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

A fleet-grade guide to spec and upfit heavy duty trucks with precision.

Leyhan Hansen

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SnowplowsSnowplows

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Plow Truck Lights: The Complete Fleet Guide to Visibility, Strobes & Winter Ops

What every DPW, contractor, and fleet manager gets wrong about plow lighting.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Rail Gate vs Liftgate: Rail, Tuck-Under & Cantilever Compared

A practical breakdown of liftgate behavior, stability, and route fit.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

A fleet-grade guide to spec and upfit heavy duty trucks with precision.

Leyhan Hansen

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SnowplowsSnowplows

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Plow Truck Lights: The Complete Fleet Guide to Visibility, Strobes & Winter Ops

What every DPW, contractor, and fleet manager gets wrong about plow lighting.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Rail Gate vs Liftgate: Rail, Tuck-Under & Cantilever Compared

A practical breakdown of liftgate behavior, stability, and route fit.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

A fleet-grade guide to spec and upfit heavy duty trucks with precision.

Leyhan Hansen

Buying TipsBuying Tips

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10 Foot Box Truck Dimensions: Complete Fleet & Moving Guide (2025 Specs)

A full breakdown of 10’ box truck dimensions, payload, capacity, and what actually fits — for both fleets and movers.

Leyhan Hansen

Service-Utility TruckService-Utility Truck

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Commercial Truck Upfitting Guide: Costs, Industries & Smart Spec Choices

A tight, field-tested guide to upfitting costs, industries, and the mistakes that drain fleet budgets.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Standard Upfit vs Custom Upfits: Which One Saves More for Fleets

The real-world cost, lead time, and ROI difference between standard and custom truck builds — and why the best strategy might be a mix of both.

Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck WeekWork Truck Week

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The Work Truck Week Effect: How One Week in Indy Rewired My Perspective

A firsthand look at how the people who design, build, and maintain the commercial vehicles and equipment we all rely on gather to shape what’s next.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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How Much Weight Can a Single-Axle Dump Truck Carry?

Real-world guide to dump truck load limits, axle laws, and GVWR ratings — with charts, real examples, and smarter spec strategies for fleet buyers.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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The Ultimate Work Truck Upfit Guide to Save Fleets Thousands

How smart upfit planning prevents downtime, protects your budget, and keeps every heavy-duty fleet on the road.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Amber Strobes: The Unsung Hero of Fleet Safety

Why every DPW, utility, and construction fleet should spec LED amber strobe lights correctly — and how bad installs waste thousands.

Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs

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Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.

Leyhan Hansen

Power SystemsPower Systems

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7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

How one $3,200 “shortcut” turned into an $86,400 repair bill—and what every fleet manager should check before spec’ing their next truck.

Leyhan Hansen