5 Tips For Branding Company Vehicles

Company Vehicle Branding

Work vehicles are highly visible, rolling billboards. Most companies will put the company logo and a phone number on a spot or two on the vehicle, giving it little thought. While this approach is better than nothing, it is always best to consider the following before investing in your rolling billboard. 1. Be Clear With…

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Smart Solutions for Ladder Storage on Work Vehicles

Ladder Storage Solutions

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…

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

Gas or Diesel Specs

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…

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What is the Optimal Replacement Cycle for Work Trucks?

Work Truck Replacement Cycles

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…

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Corrosion and Rust Prevention Tips for Work Trucks

Corrosion and Rust Prevention Tips

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.…

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Tips for Building a Successful Business Relationship

Building successful relationships

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…

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Preventative Maintenance to Keep Your Work Truck Working Hard

Preventative Maintenance

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…

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A Cab to Axle Measurement Quick Guide for Work Truck Bodies

Cab to Axle Graphic

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…

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Most Common Work Trucks Found On Dealer Lots

Common Truck Upfits

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…

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Open vs Enclosed: Which Work Truck Body Style is Right for Me?

Utility Truck

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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