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Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Nov 05, 2025

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

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Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Nov 05, 2025

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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Oct 30, 2025

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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Oct 29, 2025

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

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

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Nov 05, 2025

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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Oct 30, 2025

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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Oct 29, 2025

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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Oct 22, 2025

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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Oct 15, 2025

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

Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks

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Oct 10, 2025

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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Oct 09, 2025

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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