Upfit Fails

Not all upfits are created equal. Here we analyze real-world mistakes in spec, install, and vendor selection that lead to wasted money and frustrated crews. Learn from failed builds so you can protect your fleet from similar costly oversights.

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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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The Ultimate Work Truck Upfit Guide to Save Fleets Thousands

The Ultimate Work Truck Upfit Guide to Save Fleets Thousands

How smart upfit planning prevents downtime, protects your budget, and keeps every heavy-duty fleet on the road.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

How one $3,200 “shortcut” turned into an $86,400 repair bill—and what every fleet manager should check before spec’ing their next truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
UpfittersUpfitters
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What Is an Upfitter and How Vehicle Upfitting Solutions Transform Your Fleet

What Is an Upfitter and How Vehicle Upfitting Solutions Transform Your Fleet

From dump trucks to cargo vans, discover how expert vehicle upfitters turn plain chassis into profit-driven assets and where to find trusted local upfitters near you.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
UpfittersUpfitters
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What is an Upfit on a Work Truck?

What is an Upfit on a Work Truck?

Everything you need to know about commercial truck upfitting, cost, and ROI

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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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Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Dimensions, Specs, Costs & Liftgates (2025)

Box Truck Buyer’s Guide: Dimensions, Specs, Costs & Liftgates (2025)

Box truck dimensions explained: lengths 10–26 ft, widths 96–102 in, payload ranges, GVWR, costs, and liftgate options—built for fleet buyers, contractors, and upfit pros.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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How to Handle Work Truck Repair Costs Before They Handle You

How to Handle Work Truck Repair Costs Before They Handle You

Fleet repair bills are hitting record highs — here’s how to prevent overcharges, cut downtime, and stop throwing money at bad repairs.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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7 Work Truck Spec Mistakes That Kill ROI

7 Work Truck Spec Mistakes That Kill ROI

From mismatched PTOs to overloaded frames — here’s how fleet managers can prevent costly upfit and spec errors that drain budgets and uptime.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen