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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Right-Sizing Your Work Truck: How Fleets Stop Paying for Fear

Right-Sizing Your Work Truck: How Fleets Stop Paying for Fear

Why duty cycle—not worst-case thinking—drives cost, uptime, and ROI

Leyhan Hansen
Omar B. Sandlin
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Upfit IntegrationUpfit Integration
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OEM Upfit Integration Problems: Why Fleets Pay After the PO

OEM Upfit Integration Problems: Why Fleets Pay After the PO

Work truck upfit problems caused by OEM body builder integration gaps — and how to spec fleet vehicles correctly

Leyhan Hansen
Andrew Szapacs
Leyhan Hansen, +1
Work Truck WeekWork Truck Week
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Work Truck Week 2026 Chassis Updates Buyers Can’t Ignore

Work Truck Week 2026 Chassis Updates Buyers Can’t Ignore

Why the chassis changes discussed in Indy will quietly shape payload, uptime, and long-term cost across 2026 specs

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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Underhood Power System Cost: Total Ownership for Fleets

Underhood Power System Cost: Total Ownership for Fleets

Understanding Installed and Operational Costs

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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How Much Weight Can a 16-Foot Box Truck Carry?

How Much Weight Can a 16-Foot Box Truck Carry?

Real payload math, liftgate tradeoffs, and the mistakes fleets and renters repeat every week

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Roll-Off TrucksRoll-Off Trucks
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Hooklift Truck Buying Guide: Specs, Costs & Mistakes

Hooklift Truck Buying Guide: Specs, Costs & Mistakes

How fleets avoid downtime, overloads, and bad container decisions

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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How to Spec a Work Truck in 2026 (The 5 Specs Fleets Should Hand Their Upfitter)

How to Spec a Work Truck in 2026 (The 5 Specs Fleets Should Hand Their Upfitter)

A field-tested guide to ordering work trucks that don’t break budgets, frames, or trust

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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Low Profile Tool Box Guide: What Fleets Get Wrong

Low Profile Tool Box Guide: What Fleets Get Wrong

Why a low profile tool box outperforms crossover boxes on real jobsites

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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26 ft Box Truck Dimensions: The Specs Fleets Get Wrong (and the Real Weight Limits You Need to Know)

26 ft Box Truck Dimensions: The Specs Fleets Get Wrong (and the Real Weight Limits You Need to Know)

Most fleets misunderstand 26-footer dimensions, door clearance, payload capacity, and real weight limits. Here’s what actually matters before you buy

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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10 Foot Box Truck Dimensions: Complete Fleet & Moving Guide (2025 Specs)

10 Foot Box Truck Dimensions: Complete Fleet & Moving Guide (2025 Specs)

A full breakdown of 10’ box truck dimensions, payload, capacity, and what actually fits — for both fleets and movers

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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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
Service-Utility TruckService-Utility Truck
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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