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Truck Reliability

Reliability is the hidden currency in fleet management. Explore the truck makes, bodies, and components that consistently perform under pressure. We spotlight operator feedback, common failure points, and real-world data that separates dependable units from costly headaches.

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5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks
Oct 02, 2025

5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks

From GVWR and diesel engines to safety features and custom bodies, here’s how to get vocational trucks and equipment right the first time.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Truck ReliabilityTruck Reliability
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Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing
Aug 20, 2025

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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Most Reliable Work Trucks 2025: Real-World Rigs That Keep Fleets Moving
Jul 16, 2025

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
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Dump Truck Driver Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Bad Specs
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
Leyhan Hansen
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