Preventative Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance to Keep Your Work Truck Working Hard

You get the keys to your new work truck and your first thought is to load it up with all the tools and equipment you need for your job. Before ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...

Knapheide Welcomes Apprentice from Southern Crescent

Griffin, Ga. - Last week, Richard "RJ" Brent Jr. joined Knapheide Truck Equipment Center Atlanta as a welding apprentice through the newly expanded apprenticeship program offered by Southern Crescent Technical ...

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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Towing Tips For Your Gooseneck Trailer

Gooseneck trailers are commonly utilized in many different applications, from hauling livestock to heavy equipment. Unlike receiver hitch trailers, gooseneck trailers are towed via a gooseneck hitch system, located directly ...
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How to Choose Between Standard or Custom Work Truck Bodies

Should you choose a standard or custom body for your jobsite or dealership lot? The decision can be a difficult one. As the name suggests, custom implies a truck body ...
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Why Brand Consistency Matters for Your Business

Brand consistency is more than just ensuring your logo looks the same on your work truck and your company signage. Although your logo is a big part of your brand, ...