Dump Trucks

Dump trucks are fleet workhorses. This section explores body types, payload capacities, hydraulics, and operator safety. Discover the common spec mistakes towns and contractors make — and how the right dump body setup saves time, money, and repairs.

Service-Utility Truck

Commercial Truck Upfitting Guide: Costs, Industries & Smart Spec Choices

Nov 19, 2025

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5 min read

Commercial Truck Upfitting Guide: Costs, Industries & Smart Spec Choices

A tight, field-tested guide to upfitting costs, industries, and the mistakes that drain fleet budgets

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

Standard Upfit vs Custom Upfits: Which One Saves More for Fleets

Nov 14, 2025

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9 min read

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

Fleet Strategy

How Much Weight Can a Single-Axle Dump Truck Carry?

Nov 5, 2025

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9 min read

How Much Weight Can a Single-Axle Dump Truck Carry?

Real-world guide to dump truck load limits, axle laws, and GVWR ratings — with charts, real examples, and smarter spec strategies for fleet buyers

Leyhan Hansen

Snowplows

Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Sep 24, 2025

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6 min read

Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Why a $135K truck failed over a $200 cupholder — and what fleets miss when spec’ing Ford F-550s, dump trucks, and snowplow setups.

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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

Dump Trucks

Dump Truck Capacity Chart 2025 | How Many Tons Does a Dump Truck Hold?

Jul 4, 2025

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10 min read

Dump Truck Capacity Chart 2025 | How Many Tons Does a Dump Truck Hold?

Real-world dump truck load limits by axle and material — including asphalt weights, GVWR rules, and a free PDF capacity chart

Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

Dump Truck Driver Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Bad Specs

Jun 11, 2025

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10 min read

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

Dump Trucks

Commercial Truck Upfitting Guide: Costs, Industries & Smart Spec Choices

Standard Upfit vs Custom Upfits: Which One Saves More for Fleets

How Much Weight Can a Single-Axle Dump Truck Carry?

Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Work Truck ROI Calculator: TCO Explained

Dump Truck Capacity Chart 2025 | How Many Tons Does a Dump Truck Hold?

Dump Truck Driver Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Bad Specs

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