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 ...
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) ...

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 ...
Knapheide Truck Pool

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 ...
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 ...
Prospecting Dealers

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. ...
Gas or Diesel Specs

Gas vs Diesel: What’s the Best Fuel for Your Work Truck?

Today’s comprehensive selection of commercial vehicle engines offers many benefits to customers.  A myriad of choices enable customers to select the engine that best fits their application without sacrificing torque, ...