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Buying Tips

Avoid buyer’s remorse. These articles show what to spec, what to avoid, and how to buy trucks the smart way.

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Video SOPs for Fleet Training
Jul 30, 2025

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How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.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
Leyhan Hansen, +1
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Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Costs, Rentals & Liftgates
Jul 24, 2025

Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Costs, Rentals & Liftgates

Get the real numbers on box truck weight, cost, payload, and liftgate options—built for contractors, fleet buyers, and upfit pros.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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The Ultimate Ladder Rack Guide for Work Trucks (2025)
Jul 23, 2025

The Ultimate Ladder Rack Guide for Work Trucks (2025)

Stop losing ladders and spec something that holds. From straps to custom racks—here’s what to buy and how to secure it.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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Best Work Truck Power Inverters: 2025 Guide
Jul 09, 2025

Best Work Truck Power Inverters: 2025 Guide

Power tools, laptops, jobsite essentials—this guide breaks down the best inverters for real work truck use, plus a downloadable comparison 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
Jul 03, 2025

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
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