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.

Buying Tips

How Many Cubic Yards in a Dump Truck? (Chart + Tons)

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

How Many Cubic Yards in a Dump Truck? (Chart + Tons)

Stop guessing dump truck capacity—match cubic yards to real payload or lose money every load

Leyhan Hansen

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

How Many Cubic Yards in a Dump Truck? (Chart + Tons)

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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Dump Trucks

How Many Cubic Yards in a Dump Truck? (Chart + Tons)

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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