Posts by Rich Markey
Let’s Go Farther: Fleets vs. Fuel Costs
Painful prices at the pump have been chipping away at the wallets of individuals and families for a number of months now. But it’s not only individuals and families who are feeling the effects of runaway fuel prices. Businesses, particularly those that employ a large fleet of vehicles, are having to find ways to soften…
Read MoreOutdoor Adventures in a Service Truck Cabover Camper
Pres and Janice Meyers have covered countless miles as dedicated campers and outdoor enthusiasts over the years. Many of those miles were spent accompanied by a Knapheide Service Body that served as the foundation for their Alaskan 10-foot cabover camper. Janice informs us that Pres grew up loving to backpack and subsequently introduced her to…
Read MoreBridging the Generational Consumer Divide
Amid a generational shift across multiple industries, companies are rethinking their strategy as it pertains to marketing their products and services to the next generation of decision makers. As older millennials and Generation Z begin to take the reins and assume positions of prominence, how can they maintain relationships with long-term customers while also marketing…
Read MoreWeiss: Vehicle Certification Basics You Should Know
In the work truck industry, our primary tasks involve putting equipment in and on vehicles so that our customers can do their jobs safely and efficiently. So much discussion happens internally and externally during this process surrounding certification of those vehicles. The knowledge of this subject by the players involved ranges from novice to expert.…
Read MoreWhat 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 delivery.” Simply put, last-mile delivery is the final leg of the journey a package takes to get to its final destination after moving through the…
Read MoreSticker Shock: Upgrade Options in a Runaway Economy
As inflation, pandemic aftershocks, and supply chain issues continue to keep a tight hold on the pocketbooks of businesses and households alike, small business owners and companies of all sizes are more cautiously looking at the ways in which they spend their money. In particular, those who are due for work truck upgrades have undoubtedly…
Read MoreWood Sides Bring Practicality and Beauty to Modern Truck Bodies
While the days of the “woodie wagon” seem to be long behind us in the consumer vehicle segment, the commercial vehicle segment still relies on wood sides for both practicality and, in some cases, an aesthetic that stands apart from other work trucks on the road. The dump truck bodies upfitted by Dave Wilcox and…
Read MoreSuccess in Shared Spaces: Young Life and Knapheide
Knapheide was built upon a trio of pillars known as the “Three Cs” (Customer First, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement) and continues to operate under those principles today, a testament to the company’s longevity in the industry. But, a fourth pillar could easily join that trio: “Community.” At the corner of 6th and State streets in…
Read MoreKnapheide and Zeus Electric Partner for SMUD Upfit
Minneapolis, MN (February 28, 2022) – When a “No-Compromises” chassis is upfit with a “Never Settle” body, the customer knows they are getting a truck built to get some real work done. And that is just what the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) will be taking delivery of in May. The first production Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc…
Read MoreCamping Enthusiast Converts Service Body into Overlanding Trailer
Kit Steimle has always described himself as having a creative mind, often building things out of “stuff that really wasn’t made for it.” As a result, when he’s not enjoying the outdoors and nature, Steimle can often be found tinkering on various projects, including working on old Toyota Land Cruisers and International Scouts. But, the…
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