Dump Trucks

Dump trucks are fleet workhorses. This section explores body types, payload capacities, hydraulics, and operator safety. Discover the common spec mistakes towns and contractors make — and how the right dump body setup saves time, money, and repairs.

Nov 14, 2025

Standard Upfit vs Custom Upfits: Which One Saves More for Fleets

The real-world cost, lead time, and ROI difference between standard and custom truck builds — and why the best strategy might be a mix of both.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

+3+3

Nov 05, 2025

How Much Weight Can a Single-Axle Dump Truck Carry?

Real-world guide to dump truck load limits, axle laws, and GVWR ratings — with charts, real examples, and smarter spec strategies for fleet buyers.

Leyhan Hansen

SnowplowsSnowplows

+3+3

Sep 24, 2025

Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Why a $135K truck failed over a $200 cupholder — and what fleets miss when spec’ing Ford F-550s, dump trucks, and snowplow setups.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

+3+3

Aug 27, 2025

Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Sticker price lies. Here’s how to calculate the real ROI and TCO on any work truck.

Leyhan Hansen

Dump TrucksDump Trucks

+2+2

Jul 04, 2025

How Many Tons Does a Dump Truck Hold? (2025 Charts, Asphalt Weights & Legal Limits)

Real-world dump truck load limits, weight charts, and asphalt-specific numbers — plus a free PDF chart to spec smarter, avoid fines, and match GVWR rules.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy

+3+3

Jun 11, 2025

Dump Truck Driver Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Bad Specs

How poor upfit choices, financial pressure, and downtime wear down even the toughest dump truck drivers.

Leyhan Hansen