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Upfit Fails

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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Utility Truck With Crane: 2025 Buyer’s Guide for Fleets, Upfitters & Municipal Pros

Dec 10, 2025

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8 min read

Utility Truck With Crane: 2025 Buyer’s Guide for Fleets, Upfitters & Municipal Pros

A complete field-tested breakdown of how to spec, size, and buy a utility truck with crane without blowing your budget

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

Nov 26, 2025

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4 min read

Heavy Duty Truck Upfitting Guide: Build It Right

A fleet-grade guide to spec and upfit heavy duty trucks with precision

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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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
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

Work Truck Repairs

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Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

Oct 22, 2025

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6 min read

Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Power Systems

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7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

Oct 15, 2025

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6 min read

7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

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.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Upfitters

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

Oct 9, 2025

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6 min read

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

Upfitters

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

Aug 13, 2025

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6 min read

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

Buying Tips

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Video SOPs for Fleet Training

Jul 30, 2025

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7 min read

Video SOPs for Fleet Training

How Vitendo helps fleets replace outdated binders with smart, repeatable, QR-code video SOPs that actually get used in the field.

Leyhan Hansen
Joseph Blackman
Leyhan Hansen, +1

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

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

Fleet Strategy

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7 Work Truck Spec Mistakes That Kill ROI

Jun 25, 2025

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5 min read

7 Work Truck Spec Mistakes That Kill ROI

From mismatched PTOs to overloaded frames — here’s how fleet managers can prevent costly upfit and spec errors that drain budgets and uptime.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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