All Articles from The Upfit Insider

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.

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How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.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 spec something that holds. From straps to custom racks—here’s what to buy and how to secure it.

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 guide for fleet managers and upfit pros who are done dealing with breakdowns, callbacks, and downtime when the snow starts flying.

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