Spec Mistakes

Learn the most expensive work truck spec errors and how to prevent them. Real-world examples, real savings.

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Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Costs, Rentals & Liftgates

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
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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The Ultimate Ladder Rack Guide for Work Trucks (2025)

The Ultimate Ladder Rack Guide for Work Trucks (2025)

Stop losing ladders and spec something that holds. From straps to custom racks—here’s what to buy and how to secure it.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Dump TrucksDump Trucks
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How Many Tons Can a Dump Truck Haul?(Real Charts, Asphalt Weights, and DOT Load Limits)

How Many Tons Can a Dump Truck Haul?(Real Charts, Asphalt Weights, and DOT Load Limits)

Not guesses — real-world load limits, weight tables, asphalt-specific numbers, and capacity breakdowns by dump truck type. Plus: Download the free chart PDF to spec smarter and avoid fines.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Mechanic Truck Guide: Spec, Use & Maintain Right

Mechanic Truck Guide: Spec, Use & Maintain Right

Learn how to spec, operate, and maintain mechanic trucks the right way—without costly downtime or frame damage.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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7 Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)

7 Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)

One wrong spec can wreck your budget, sideline your truck, and blow your resale. Here’s how to avoid the most expensive mistakes fleets still make.

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

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
Upfit FailsUpfit Fails
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Dump Truck Burnout: Why Bad Specs Drive Good Operators Away

Dump Truck Burnout: Why Bad Specs Drive Good Operators Away

The one mistake you’re making with your dump truck fleet? It’s not in dispatch—it’s in the spec sheet.

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)

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