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Vocational Trucks

Vocational trucks are purpose-built workhorses for the toughest jobs. This section breaks down their wide range of applications — from garbage trucks and municipal plows to service trucks and Class 8 mixers. Learn how GVWR, diesel engines, and vocational-specific safety features shape uptime and operator performance. See where fleets spec wrong on frames, bodies, and transmissions — and how the right vocational truck setup keeps costs down and productivity up.

Buying Tips

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Medium Duty Trucks: The Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Thousands

Mar 11, 2026

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9 min read

Medium Duty Trucks: The Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Thousands

GVWR, payload limits, and vocational setup mistakes that quietly turn a good truck into an expensive one

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

Fleet Strategy

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Contractor Truck Bodies: The Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Real Money

Dec 24, 2025

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8 min read

Contractor Truck Bodies: The Spec Mistakes That Cost Fleets Real Money

The difference between a contractor body that works — and one that quietly bleeds payload, uptime, and trust

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

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

Fleet Strategy

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5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks

Oct 2, 2025

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8 min read

5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks

From GVWR and diesel engines to safety features and custom bodies, here’s how to get vocational trucks and equipment right the first time.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
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