Buying Tips

Work truck buying isn’t just about sticker price — it’s about long-term ROI. Here we break down negotiation tactics, vendor selection strategies, and spec questions you should ask before signing a PO. Smarter buying means fewer regrets and stronger fleet performance.

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Flat Bed Trucks: Classes, Rentals & Costly Mistakes

Flat Bed Trucks: Classes, Rentals & Costly Mistakes

A complete guide to flat bed trucks: classes, rentals vs. purchase, lifespan, safety, and the costly spec mistakes every fleet should avoid.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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Choosing the Right Utility Service Truck Body

Choosing the Right Utility Service Truck Body

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.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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The Roll-Off Truck Buyer’s Playbook (Spec, Cables, Hooklifts & ROI)

The Roll-Off Truck Buyer’s Playbook (Spec, Cables, Hooklifts & ROI)

Everything fleets need to know about roll off trucks—specs, container sizes, costs, cable vs. hook hoists, and ROI mistakes to avoid.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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Box Truck Lift Gate Buyer’s Guide 2025: Specs & Prices

Box Truck Lift Gate Buyer’s Guide 2025: Specs & Prices

From tuck-under's to railgates, here’s everything you need to know about box truck liftgates — specs, costs, mistakes, and the right choice for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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What is an Upfit on a Work Truck?

What is an Upfit on a Work Truck?

Everything you need to know about commercial truck upfitting, cost, and ROI

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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Vac Truck Buyer's Guide (From Two Pros)

Vac Truck Buyer's Guide (From Two Pros)

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

Leyhan Hansen
Martin Evans
Michael Hartnett
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Video SOPs for Fleet Training

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How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.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
Joseph Blackman
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Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Dimensions, Specs, Costs & Liftgates (2025)

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

Box truck dimensions explained: lengths 10–26 ft, widths 96–102 in, payload ranges, GVWR, costs, and liftgate options—built for fleet buyers, contractors, and upfit pros.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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Work Truck Ladder Rack Guide 2025

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
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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2025 Power Inverter Guide for Service Trucks, Semi Trucks & Tractor Trailers

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

Power tools, laptops, and jobsite gear—this 2025 guide compares the best power inverters for service trucks, semi trucks, and tractor trailers with a free chart.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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The Underdeck Power System That Replaces 6 Tools and Frees 2,000 lbs — Without Adding a Thing

The Underdeck Power System That Replaces 6 Tools and Frees 2,000 lbs — Without Adding a Thing

How one underdeck install frees up 2,000 lbs, removes clutter, and keeps your fleet running — even when sensors fail.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen