Upfitters

Upfitters are the backbone of every reliable fleet build. This section dives into how custom body shops, dealers, and OEM partners turn standard chassis into job-ready tools. Learn how the best upfitters spec, wire, and install equipment that keeps trucks working—and how bad installs cost fleets thousands in downtime and repairs.

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What Is an Upfitter? How Work Truck Upfitters Build Job-Ready Vehicles

What Is an Upfitter? How Work Truck Upfitters Build Job-Ready Vehicles

From dump trucks to cargo vans, this guide explains what professional upfitters do, the services they provide, and how fleets evaluate them

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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Upfit Meaning: What an Upfit Is on a Work Truck (Fleet & Commercial Use)

Upfit Meaning: What an Upfit Is on a Work Truck (Fleet & Commercial Use)

A clear definition of work truck upfitting — plus real-world examples, costs, and when it actually makes sense

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen