Posts by Knapheide
Smart Solutions for Ladder Storage on Work Vehicles
We’ve all been there, you pull up to a jobsite and need to retrieve something from your vehicle. Unfortunately that something is obstructed by your ladder that is stored in the bed space of your work truck. So instead of getting what you need right away, you are stuck with removing your ladder to get…
Read MoreGas 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, fuel efficiency, horsepower and more. While the vast engine choices create additional value, it can also create a dilemma when it comes to properly spec’ing…
Read MoreWhat is the Optimal Replacement Cycle for Work Trucks?
Replacement cycles of work trucks are all over the board. While some swap them out before operators even get comfortable with the truck, others choose to hold on until the truck has dug its’ own grave. While there are pros and cons to both approaches, its’ best to find that sweet spot in the middle…
Read MoreCorrosion and Rust Prevention Tips for Work Trucks
Your work truck is built to withstand the day-to-day rigors of the jobsite. But one of the most crucial challenges your truck faces is withstanding mother nature. Through our industry-leading, 12-step E-Coat Primer system for our steel bodies, we are confident that both Knapheide steel and aluminum bodies are the industry standard in corrosion resistance.…
Read MoreTips for Building a Successful Business Relationship
Getting past the first point of contact can be one of the more challenging aspects of establishing a business relationship. In order to reach the point of building that relationship, we must first understand who plays the role of the “gatekeeper.” This role can be held by a variety of different people, including secretaries or…
Read MorePreventative 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 you take it to its’ first job, you need to consider a preventative maintenance cycle to maximize the vehicle’s life and your ROI. Performing preventative…
Read MoreA Cab to Axle Measurement Quick Guide for Work Truck Bodies
There are many important factors to ensure compatibility between a body and a chassis. Gross vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating, payload, wheelbase, fuel and DEF tank location are just a few to consider. Utilizing an experienced and professional upfitter will ensure your next purchase won’t yield an incompatible body and chassis. Regardless if…
Read MoreMost Common Work Trucks Found On Dealer Lots
Commercial truck dealers across the nation, from large to small, stock already upfitted work trucks for immediate delivery. So the next time you are in a pinch and need access to a work truck with a body already installed, be sure to view the list below of the most common in dealer inventories. Click on…
Read MoreA Chassis Class to Body Size Compatibility Guide for Work Trucks
There are many factors that come into play when determining if a truck body and chassis are compatible. One of the most important, cab to axle measurement (length in inches from back of the cab to the center of the rear axle), has been covered in a previous blog entry. Another factor, which is often…
Read MoreOpen vs Enclosed: Which Work Truck Body Style is Right for Me?
The time has come for a new truck body and you need dedicated tool and parts storage for your job. The decision between a service or utility body can be tricky. Both are versatile work truck options and are utilized by many different vocations. So how do you decide which is best suited for your…
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