Spec Mistakes

Every fleet manager knows spec mistakes get expensive. In this section, we cover real-world examples where a bad choice on chassis, body, or component led to breakdowns and wasted budget. Learn how to identify and prevent these errors before they cost you.

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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
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Contractor Truck Bodies: The Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Real Money

Contractor Truck Bodies: The Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Real Money

The difference between a contractor body that works — and one that quietly bleeds payload, uptime, and trust

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
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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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
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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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
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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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
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Rail Gate vs Liftgate: Rail, Tuck-Under & Cantilever Compared

Rail Gate vs Liftgate: Rail, Tuck-Under & Cantilever Compared

A practical breakdown of liftgate behavior, stability, and route fit

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

A fleet-grade guide to spec and upfit heavy duty trucks with precision

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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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
Service-Utility TruckService-Utility Truck
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Commercial Truck Upfitting Guide: Costs, Industries & Smart Spec Choices

Commercial Truck Upfitting Guide: Costs, Industries & Smart Spec Choices

A tight, field-tested guide to upfitting costs, industries, and the mistakes that drain fleet budgets

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Standard Upfit vs Custom Upfits: Which One Saves More for Fleets

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
Leyhan Hansen
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