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Fleet Strategy

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Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Aug 27, 2025

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7 min read

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

Buying Tips

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Box Truck Lift Gate Buyer’s Guide 2025: Specs, Costs & Truck Body Fit

Aug 21, 2025

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4 min read

Box Truck Lift Gate Buyer’s Guide 2025: Specs, Costs & Truck Body Fit

From tuck-unders to railgates, here’s everything fleets need to know about box truck lift gates — specs, costs, truck body compatibility, common mistakes, and the right choice for your fleet

Leyhan Hansen

Truck Reliability

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Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Aug 20, 2025

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7 min read

Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Two industry veterans break down why U.S. cab-over front loader trucks still feel like they’re from the 1960s — and what it would take to finally move forward.

Leyhan Hansen, +2

Upfitters

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Upfit Meaning: What an Upfit Is on a Work Truck (Fleet & Commercial Use)

Aug 13, 2025

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6 min read

Upfit Meaning: What an Upfit Is on a Work Truck (Fleet & Commercial Use)

A clear definition of work truck upfitting — plus real-world examples, costs, and when it actually makes sense

Leyhan Hansen

Buying Tips

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Vac Truck Buyer's Guide (From Two Pros)

Aug 6, 2025

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7 min read

Vac Truck Buyer's Guide (From Two Pros)

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

Leyhan Hansen, +2

Buying Tips

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Video SOPs for Fleet Training

Jul 30, 2025

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7 min read

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How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.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, +1

Buying Tips

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

Jul 24, 2025

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6 min read

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

Box truck dimensions explained: 10–26 ft lengths, interior height, payload, GVWR, and liftgate fit

Leyhan Hansen

Buying Tips

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Work Truck Ladder Rack Guide 2025

Jul 23, 2025

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8 min read

Work Truck Ladder Rack Guide 2025

Stop losing ladders and downtime — our 2025 ladder rack guide shows how to spec the right rack system for safety, cargo capacity, and ROI.

Leyhan Hansen

Buying Tips

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Most Reliable Work Trucks 2025: Real-World Rigs That Keep Fleets Moving

Jul 16, 2025

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10 min read

Most Reliable Work Trucks 2025: Real-World Rigs That Keep Fleets Moving

From full-size pickups to heavy-duty plow, hooklift, and utility setups — see which 2025 trucks fleets actually trust to show up every day.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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Diesel vs Gas Fleet Trucks: What 2025 Data Really Shows

Jul 14, 2025

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7 min read

Diesel vs Gas Fleet Trucks: What 2025 Data Really Shows

A fair, field-tested comparison of cost, performance, and ROI for modern heavy-duty fleets.

Leyhan Hansen

Power Systems

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2025 Power Inverter Guide for Service Trucks, Semi Trucks & Tractor Trailers

Jul 9, 2025

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8 min read

2025 Power Inverter Guide for Service Trucks, Semi Trucks & Tractor Trailers

Compare 2025’s best power inverters for service trucks, semi trucks, and tractor trailers—wattage, wave type, install tips, and a free chart.

Leyhan Hansen

Dump Trucks

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Dump Truck Capacity Chart 2025 | How Many Tons Does a Dump Truck Hold?

Jul 4, 2025

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4 min read

Dump Truck Capacity Chart 2025 | How Many Tons Does a Dump Truck Hold?

Real-world dump truck load limits by axle and material — including asphalt weights, GVWR rules, and a free PDF capacity chart

Leyhan Hansen