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Cost Control

Tactical advice for reducing truck lifecycle costs—spec better, repair less, and stretch every dollar.

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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
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Diesel vs Gas: The 2025 Fleet Cost Trap
Jul 14, 2025

Diesel vs Gas: The 2025 Fleet Cost Trap

Why sticking with diesel specs might be the most expensive decision your fleet is making right now.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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How to Handle Expensive Work Truck Repairs Without Getting Burned
Jul 02, 2025

How to Handle Expensive Work Truck Repairs Without Getting Burned

Repairs are getting outrageous—even when they’re real. Here’s how to protect your trucks before it’s too late.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
SnowplowsSnowplows
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Why Your Snowplow Setup Keeps Failing (And How to Prevent It)
Jun 18, 2025

Why Your Snowplow Setup Keeps Failing (And How to Prevent It)

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

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Why Your Work Truck Is Always in the Shop (And How to Stop It)
Jun 04, 2025

Why Your Work Truck Is Always in the Shop (And How to Stop It)

Discover the real reasons trucks fail early — and how smart spec work trucks can stop the bleeding.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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