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Cost Control

Budgets are tight — but cutting corners on trucks can backfire. In this section, we dig into lifecycle cost analysis, financing options, and how to spec equipment that lowers total cost of ownership. Learn how to protect your budget without sacrificing uptime.

Buying Tips

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Rent vs Buy Work Truck: The Capital Allocation Decision Fleets Get Wrong

Feb 25, 2026

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10 min read

Rent vs Buy Work Truck: The Capital Allocation Decision Fleets Get Wrong

A 12-year fleet operator explains when ownership compounds value — and when it quietly erodes it

Leyhan Hansen
James Mckinley
Leyhan Hansen, +1

Upfit Integration

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Fleet Vehicle Graphics: Spec Early or Pay Later

Feb 18, 2026

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9 min read

Fleet Vehicle Graphics: Spec Early or Pay Later

Why graphics belong in your upfit process — not after delivery

Leyhan Hansen
Ashley Ownby🥇
Leyhan Hansen, +1

Buying Tips

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Right-Sizing Your Work Truck: How Fleets Stop Paying for Fear

Jan 21, 2026

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8 min read

Right-Sizing Your Work Truck: How Fleets Stop Paying for Fear

Why duty cycle—not worst-case thinking—drives cost, uptime, and ROI

Leyhan Hansen
Omar B. Sandlin
Leyhan Hansen, +1

Upfit Integration

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OEM Upfit Integration Problems: Why Fleets Pay After the PO

Jan 14, 2026

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7 min read

OEM Upfit Integration Problems: Why Fleets Pay After the PO

Work truck upfit problems caused by OEM body builder integration gaps — and how to spec fleet vehicles correctly

Leyhan Hansen
Andrew Szapacs
Leyhan Hansen, +1

Power Systems

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Underhood Power System Cost: Total Ownership for Fleets

Dec 31, 2025

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8 min read

Underhood Power System Cost: Total Ownership for Fleets

Understanding Installed and Operational Costs

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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The Ultimate Work Truck Upfit Guide to Save Fleets Thousands

Oct 30, 2025

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5 min read

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

Fleet Strategy

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Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Oct 8, 2025

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4 min read

Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Dealers move trucks. Upfitters make them usable. Discover who really drives uptime—and download The Fleet Spec Playbook for the complete strategy.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck Repairs

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Work Truck Ergonomics That Save Money

Sep 10, 2025

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8 min read

Work Truck Ergonomics That Save Money

Ergonomics isn’t comfort — it’s profit protection. Smart fleets spec trucks to prevent six-figure injury costs.

Leyhan Hansen
Erin Gilchrist
Leyhan Hansen, +1

Fleet Strategy

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Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Aug 27, 2025

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7 min read

Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Sticker price lies. Here’s how to calculate the real ROI and TCO on any work truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Buying Tips

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Box Truck Lift Gate Buyer’s Guide 2025: Specs, Costs & Truck Body Fit

Aug 21, 2025

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6 min read

Box Truck Lift Gate Buyer’s Guide 2025: Specs, Costs & Truck Body Fit

From tuck-unders to railgates, here’s everything fleets need to know about box truck lift gates — specs, costs, truck body compatibility, common mistakes, and the right choice for your fleet

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Buying Tips

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

Jul 24, 2025

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9 min read

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

Box truck dimensions explained: 10–26 ft lengths, interior height, payload, GVWR, and liftgate fit

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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Diesel vs Gas Fleet Trucks: What 2025 Data Really Shows

Jul 14, 2025

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7 min read

Diesel vs Gas Fleet Trucks: What 2025 Data Really Shows

A fair, field-tested comparison of cost, performance, and ROI for modern heavy-duty fleets.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck Repairs

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How to Handle Work Truck Repair Costs Before They Handle You

Jul 2, 2025

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6 min read

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

Snowplows

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Snowplow Prep 2025: Why Setups Fail (And How to Prevent Them)

Jun 18, 2025

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8 min read

Snowplow Prep 2025: Why Setups Fail (And How to Prevent Them)

A field-tested breakdown for fleet managers, municipal buyers, and upfit pros — plus access to the exclusive Snowplow Mastery Guide for members who want the full pre-season checklist.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Work Truck Repairs

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Fleet Downtime: Why Work Trucks Fail & How to Prevent It

Jun 4, 2025

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7 min read

Fleet Downtime: Why Work Trucks Fail & How to Prevent It

Every day of downtime drains $400–$750 per truck. Here’s how spec failures drive repair costs — and how to protect fleet uptime.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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