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Power Systems

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Jul 3, 2025

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3 min read

How Vanair’s PTO Drive and Underdeck Air Compressor Redefine Mobile Power for Service Trucks

An engine-driven underdeck air compressor system that replaces six tools, saves weight, and delivers smarter mobile power for service trucks.

Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck Repairs

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Jul 2, 2025

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6 min read

How to Handle Work Truck Repair Costs Before They Handle You

Fleet repair bills are hitting record highs — here’s how to prevent overcharges, cut downtime, and stop throwing money at bad repairs.

Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck Repairs

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Jun 27, 2025

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9 min read

Mechanic Truck Guide 2025: How to Spec, Operate & Maintain Without Costly Downtime

Avoid cracked frames, burned-out PTOs, and wasted money — here’s how to build a mechanic truck engineered for longevity and real-world performance.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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Jun 25, 2025

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5 min read

7 Work Truck Spec Mistakes That Kill ROI

From mismatched PTOs to overloaded frames — here’s how fleet managers can prevent costly upfit and spec errors that drain budgets and uptime.

Leyhan Hansen

Snowplows

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Jun 18, 2025

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8 min read

Snowplow Prep 2025: Why Setups Fail (And How to Prevent Them)

A field-tested breakdown for fleet managers, municipal buyers, and upfit pros — plus access to the exclusive Snowplow Mastery Guide for members who want the full pre-season checklist.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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Jun 11, 2025

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10 min read

Dump Truck Driver Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Bad Specs

How poor upfit choices, financial pressure, and downtime wear down even the toughest dump truck drivers.

Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck Repairs

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Jun 4, 2025

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7 min read

Fleet Downtime: Why Work Trucks Fail & How to Prevent It

Every day of downtime drains $400–$750 per truck. Here’s how spec failures drive repair costs — and how to protect fleet uptime.

Leyhan Hansen