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Weekly insights, spec breakdowns, and field-tested strategies for work truck pros
This is the complete archive of The Upfit Insider — a growing collection of tactical articles designed for people who live and breathe work trucks.
Whether you're building fleet trucks for a DPW, running municipal bids, managing upfit installs, or speccing your first dump body, every post here is written to help you do one thing:
Avoid five-figure mistakes and spec smarter.
Explore content on:
Dump trucks, roll-offs, and hooklifts
Snowplows and municipal upfits
Power systems, PTOs, and underdeck equipment
Sales tips, quoting strategy, and fleet cost control
Every article is written by Leyhan — based on real installs, real specs, and real failures turned into field-tested lessons.
October 2, 2025
From GVWR and diesel engines to safety features and custom bodies, here’s how to get vocational trucks and equipment right the first time.
October 1, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Snow Removal
September 24, 2025
Why a $135K truck failed over a $200 cupholder — and what fleets miss when spec’ing Ford F-550s, dump trucks, and snowplow setups.
September 17, 2025
A complete guide to flat bed trucks: classes, rentals vs. purchase, lifespan, safety, and the costly spec mistakes every fleet should avoid.
September 11, 2025
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.
September 10, 2025
Ergonomics isn’t comfort — it’s profit protection. Smart fleets spec trucks to prevent six-figure injury costs.
September 3, 2025
Everything fleets need to know about roll off trucks—specs, container sizes, costs, cable vs. hook hoists, and ROI mistakes to avoid.
August 30, 2025
The ultimate guide to box trucks weight, GVWR, and capacity — built for fleet managers, contractors, and drivers who can’t afford costly mistakes.
August 27, 2025
Sticker price lies. Here’s how to calculate the real ROI and TCO on any work truck.
August 21, 2025
From tuck-unders to railgates, here’s everything you need to know about box truck liftgates — specs, costs, mistakes, and the right choice for your fleet.
August 20, 2025
Why America’s cab-over designs haven’t caught up — and what it’s costing drivers, fleets, and OEMs
August 13, 2025
Everything you need to know about commercial truck upfitting, cost, and ROI
August 6, 2025
Spec, inspect, and maintain your vacuum truck — without wasting money.
July 30, 2025
How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.
July 24, 2025
Get the real numbers on box truck weight, cost, payload, and liftgate options—built for contractors, fleet buyers, and upfit pros.
July 23, 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.
July 16, 2025
From small snow trucks to heavy-duty hooklifts and refuse loaders, these are the most reliable chassis + upfit combos fleets trust in 2025.
July 14, 2025
Why sticking with diesel specs might be the most expensive decision your fleet is making right now.
July 9, 2025
Power tools, laptops, jobsite essentials—this guide breaks down the best inverters for real work truck use, plus a downloadable comparison chart.
July 4, 2025
Not guesses — real-world load limits, weight tables, and capacity breakdowns by dump truck type. Plus a free PDF to keep your specs sharp.
July 3, 2025
How Vanair’s one underdeck install frees up 2,000 lbs, removes clutter, and keeps your fleet running — even when sensors fail.
July 2, 2025
Repairs are getting outrageous—even when they’re real. Here’s how to protect your trucks before it’s too late.
June 27, 2025
Learn how to spec, operate, and maintain mechanic trucks the right way—without costly downtime or frame damage.
June 25, 2025
One wrong spec can wreck your budget, sideline your truck, and blow your resale. Here’s how to avoid the most expensive mistakes fleets still make.
June 18, 2025
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.
June 11, 2025
The one mistake you’re making with your dump truck fleet? It’s not in dispatch—it’s in the spec sheet.
June 4, 2025