Mechanics Trucks from Knapheide

How to Calculate ROI on a Work Vehicle Purchase

The time has come; you need to purchase a new work truck for your company. Maybe the demand for your business has outgrown the capacity of your current work vehicle(s) ...
Work Truck Refurbishment

Should You Refurbish That Work Truck?

Considering purchasing a brand new work truck? Has your current work truck seen better days? Your work truck may take a beating day in and day out on the jobsite ...

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 ...
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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 ...
The Role of Fleet Management Companies

What Does a Fleet Management Company Do?

As technology, regulations and the size of corporate fleets have grown, so has the need for optimized and efficient vehicle fleet management. Today, fleet management companies offer a substantial list ...

Vehicle Telematics: Definition, Trends & Benefits

Telematics is becoming increasingly popular for consumer and commercial applications, especially within the automotive industry. So, what is telematics? Telematics is "the combination of information technologies with telecommunications" (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). ...
Cutaway and Cab Chassis

Cab Chassis Or Cutaway Chassis: 6 Factors To Consider

Cab or cutaway chassis, which do you prefer? In a nation where trucks dominate the commercial vehicle landscape, vehicle manufacturers are launching new European style commercial vans and cutaway chassis ...
Standard or Custom Work Truck Beds

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 ...
Knapheide West Quincy bailment pool

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 ...