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From mismatched PTOs to underpowered inverters—see what goes wrong when trucks aren’t spec’d right.

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Video SOPs for Fleet Training
Jul 30, 2025

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How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.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: Specs, Costs, Rentals & Liftgates
Jul 24, 2025

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
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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How to Handle Expensive Work Truck Repairs Without Getting Burned
Jul 02, 2025

How to Handle Expensive Work Truck Repairs Without Getting Burned

Repairs are getting outrageous—even when they’re real. Here’s how to protect your trucks before it’s too late.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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7 Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)
Jun 25, 2025

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
Upfit FailsUpfit Fails
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Dump Truck Burnout: Why Bad Specs Drive Good Operators Away
Jun 11, 2025

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
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