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What is Last Mile Delivery and What Are Knapheide’s Capabilities?

What is last-mile delivery? With more and more companies adopting and guaranteeing fast shipping methods to get products to doorsteps as quickly as possible, you’ve likely heard the term “last-mile ...

8 Tips for Winterizing Your Work Truck

Winter weather will be here before you know it. If you're caught unprepared, the sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice will wreak havoc on your work vehicle and its systems. And ...
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NTEA Work Truck Week 2023 Recap

Work truck industry professionals convened at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 7-10, for Work Truck Week. The event, put on by NTEA - The Association for the Work ...
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Work Truck Industry Terms & Acronyms Guide

The automotive industry is full of specialized terms and acronyms; it's easy to get overwhelmed by all of it! Whether you're a customer trying to understand the lingo, new to ...

Classes in Session: Understanding Vehicle Classifications

The roads we travel daily are utilized by working vehicles of all shapes and sizes. From a crew cab work truck headed a few miles up the road to a ...
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Commercial Vehicle Upfits

What Can Knapheide Do for You? Trace the history of our company and you'll follow the evolution of transportation in America. With over 170 years experience in commercial vehicles, Knapheide ...
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When to Stock Every Type of Commercial Vehicle

ARE YOU STOCKING THE RIGHT UPFITS ON YOUR LOT THIS SEASON? For many, it's difficult to know what products to stock on their lot and when; it's even a complicated ...
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6 Ways for Commercial Vehicle Sellers to Find Prospective Customers

FIND NEW TRUCK CUSTOMERS WITH THESE PROSPECTING TIPS Prospecting has always been a hot topic with auto sales professionals. Everyone has their own opinions and methods to which they follow. ...
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What are Bailment Pools, Drop Shipping and Ship-Thru Services?

BAILMENT POOLS What Are Bailment Pools? Bailment pools, also known as truck or chassis pools, are "pools" of unassigned chassis on consignment at an upfitter from an original equipment manufacturer ...

Leading the Charge: Is Electric the Future of Fleet?

The race is well underway as major automakers and startups work diligently to bring all-electric trucks to market. Though these companies are largely targeting the “daily driver” segment, it’s no ...