4 Ways to Beat the Heat on the Jobsite

Advantages of Work Trucks

Many people are affected by extreme heat each year. Overexposure to heat can cause issues such as extreme fatigue, headache, nausea, high temperature, sunburn/sun poisoning, and much more. So how can you stay cool on the jobsite this summer? Follow some of these tips to beat the heat.   Hydrate Make sure that your worksite has…

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Custom Gooseneck Flatbed Truck Gives Sandblaster Greater Flexibility

Like countless others throughout 2020, Mark Wenger found himself in a state of uncertainty as Covid-19 left him a casualty of job loss in the wake of the pandemic. For the previous eight years, Wenger had served as a corporate sales professional.  “Two days before going back to work after a 90-day furlough due to…

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Saw Truck Makes the Cut for Concrete Contractor

Houston-based Holes Inc. has been in business since 1972, serving the states of Texas and Louisiana with concrete sawing and drilling, removal of concrete, ground penetration, radar and anchor bolt installation, and more. Providing services for multiple customer segments including residential, commercial, heavy highway, industrial, and petrochemical, Holes Inc. required a versatile work truck solution…

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Versatility was Vital for Fire Department’s Custom Service Truck

Responding to any call, the brave individuals of the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company must act swiftly in high stakes situations. Doing so requires extensive training and knowledge, excellent communication, and teamwork. Having the proper tools at their disposal plays an equally pivotal role in this line of work. And when it comes to keeping those tools…

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Knapheide Launches New Aluminum Landscaper Truck Body

As we’ve done since our inception in 1848, Knapheide continues to evolve, changing with the times to meet the latest demands, trends, and innovations of our ever-changing industry. Part of that continual evolution is finding more efficient ways to create our products. And like many other manufacturers, the use of aluminum as a lightweight alternative…

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Service Truck Strengthens Capabilities for Industrial Pump Repairer

Like many other customers, GPM believes in American-made products with a long-standing track record of success, reliability, and quality. So, when looking for a service body upfit for their newest service truck, the company knew Knapheide was the first place to turn. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota (with additional sales and service…

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Rustic Furniture Maker’s Vintage Service Truck Stands Test of Time

Time-tested longevity is the common thread that binds together Knapheide and Idaho-based woodworking outfit Modern Timber. And while most of our customer stories shine the spotlight on the latest and greatest products from Knapheide, it brings an equal sense of pride to tell the story of a body that’s been around the block a time…

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Partnership Produces Specialized Vehicle for Cleaning Industry

“It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.” For James Longley, dirty jobs have kept him in business for the past two decades. Longley owns and operates Professional Cleaning Supply, Inc. (PCS) and its subsidiary, Gorilla Truck Box, in Oklahoma. PCS, founded in 2000, specializes in providing supplies for professional carpet cleaning companies,…

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