Public Works

Public works fleets face unique challenges in snow, refuse, and utility operations. Here we share municipal-focused buying guides, bid strategies, and equipment breakdowns. Get practical insights designed to help towns control costs and extend fleet life.

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

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
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Amber Strobes: The Unsung Hero of Fleet Safety

Amber Strobes: The Unsung Hero of Fleet Safety

Why every DPW, utility, and construction fleet should spec LED amber strobe lights correctly — and how bad installs waste thousands.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks
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Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

How to choose the right bucket truck, avoid costly downtime, and spec smarter for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
SnowplowsSnowplows
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Your Snow Removal Business

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Your Snow Removal Business

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Snow Removal

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Truck ReliabilityTruck Reliability
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Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Two industry veterans break down why U.S. cab-over front loader trucks still feel like they’re from the 1960s — and what it would take to finally move forward.

Leyhan Hansen
Donnie Bain
Michael Mnoian
Leyhan Hansen, +2
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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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
Leyhan Hansen, +2
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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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How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.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
Leyhan Hansen, +1
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Most Reliable Work Trucks 2025: Real-World Rigs That Keep Fleets Moving

Most Reliable Work Trucks 2025: Real-World Rigs That Keep Fleets Moving

From full-size pickups to heavy-duty plow, hooklift, and utility setups — see which 2025 trucks fleets actually trust to show up every day.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen