Not all upfits are created equal. Here we analyze real-world mistakes in spec, install, and vendor selection that lead to wasted money and frustrated crews. Learn from failed builds so you can protect your fleet from similar costly oversights.
Service-Utility Truck
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Dec 10, 2025
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8 min read
A complete field-tested breakdown of how to spec, size, and buy a utility truck with crane without blowing your budget
Fleet Strategy
Nov 26, 2025
4 min read
A fleet-grade guide to spec and upfit heavy duty trucks with precision
Nov 14, 2025
9 min read
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
Oct 30, 2025
5 min read
How smart upfit planning prevents downtime, protects your budget, and keeps every heavy-duty fleet on the road.
Work Truck Repairs
Oct 22, 2025
6 min read
The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.
Power Systems
Oct 15, 2025
How one $3,200 “shortcut” turned into an $86,400 repair bill—and what every fleet manager should check before spec’ing their next truck.
Upfitters
Oct 9, 2025
From dump trucks to cargo vans, this guide explains what professional upfitters do, the services they provide, and how fleets evaluate them
Aug 13, 2025
A clear definition of work truck upfitting — plus real-world examples, costs, and when it actually makes sense
Buying Tips
Jul 30, 2025
7 min read
How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.
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Jul 24, 2025
Box truck dimensions explained: 10–26 ft lengths, interior height, payload, GVWR, and liftgate fit
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Jul 2, 2025
Fleet repair bills are hitting record highs — here’s how to prevent overcharges, cut downtime, and stop throwing money at bad repairs.
Jun 25, 2025
From mismatched PTOs to overloaded frames — here’s how fleet managers can prevent costly upfit and spec errors that drain budgets and uptime.