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To provide unmatched direct support to customers, Knapheide has introduced a new online Owner Center. Here’s what you’ll find.

Looking for practical gift ideas for your crew this holiday season? we’ve scoured the internet to bring you some of the best gift ideas!

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily routines everywhere. Here’s how you can continue to operate successfully during uncertain times.

Following the lifting of shelter-in-place orders, here are some things to consider before your fleet operation gets back to business.

Knapheide is excited to announce the addition of 46″ and 60″ Service Bodies to our industry leading Service Body line-up. Learn more.

With the availability of cutting edge technology, re-opening your business can be easier than you think. Here’s how you can resume operations in “the new normal.”

When you choose a Knapheide, you get the corrosion resistance of aluminum, an impactful increase in payload, and an aluminum body that is just as durable as steel.

Confused about all the work truck industry acronyms and terms? This quick guide is here to help.

How often should you replace your work trucks? Examine these replacement strategies.

Designed to transport and support heavy concrete saws and equipment, get the details on the new Saw Body here.

Combining a service body and platform body, Knapheide’s new Combo Body is applicable for practically any vocation nationwide.

Knapheide showed off a number of new products at the 2020 Work Truck Show. Check them all out.

More dealerships are utilizing Facebook to increase sales thanks to a multitude of tools offered by the platform…

It may go without saying, but there are several questions you should be asking…

Aluminum service beds from Knapheide feature a superior design and innovative construction. In order to provide customers …

Getting past the first point of contact can be one of the more challenging aspects of establishing a business relationship …

Knapheide Lube Trucks are modular, so it’s not a one size fits all approach. Customers can choose from a variety of product tank sizes and configurations …

Making a vehicle purchase is no small decision, and it’s a decision that is often accompanied by one question…

Use this quick guide to help determine what body lengths and cab to axle chassis are compatible.

Is a service body or utility body a better fit for your work? Read on to make the choice easier.

Utilize this information to help you decide on the right style of Gooseneck Body.

Determining the compatibility between the body and the chassis is vital before your next purchase.

Commercial truck dealers across the nation stock pre-upfitted work trucks for immediate service.

Use these tips when it is time to spec your next flatbed to ensure it is right for the job.

Technical terms can make understanding payload calculation difficult, use this simple guide.

Should you choose a standard or custom truck body? The decision can be a difficult one.

SQUEEZE EXTRA SALES WITH USED CHASSIS As new chassis supply dwindles and lot inventory becomes squeezed, truck dealers are having to get creative in order to satisfy their commercial vehicle customers. In many instances, those that have the inventory will end up getting the sale. So as a commercial truck dealer that normally maintains a…

Finding an upfitter is important in keeping your commercial sales department thriving and successful. You need to make sure you work with an upfit partner that can deliver on your quality, cost and support needs, so look for a few important factors …

STOCK THE RIGHT UPFITS FOR THE RIGHT SEASONS What upfits should you stock during the different seasons of the year? The question can be difficult to answer even for long-time commercial truck sales people. To help, we’ve put together a seasonal inventory calendar for your dealer lot. Keep in mind, this calendar covers the majority…

TOP-NOTCH PHOTOS DRIVE TOP-NOTCH SALES Whether to showcase your business or sell your vehicles, photography plays an important role in the success of your business. From print to online media, good photos can make or break your opportunity to get the sales process started. Here are several different elements that you should consider when photographing…

CREATING A PROFILE AND PROMOTING YOUR BRAND ON INSTAGRAM It’s an overwhelming sense of pride knowing you swept a customer off their feet helping them find the perfect vehicle for their application and it’s ideal when you can seal that perfect deal with a solid handshake. Although these sweet deals will continue to serve as…

SHOW YOUR CUSTOMERS EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN When it comes to grabbing the attention of your target audience, research tells us you have about eight seconds or less. It is important to immediately connect with your target audience by making a meaningful impact. One way to accomplish this is through the use of infographics. Infographics…

HOW A YOUTH MOVEMENT CAN DIVERSIFY YOUR COMMERCIAL SALES SKILLS There are more millennials entering the workforce than any generation. They represent 38 percent of today’s workforce and are expected to make up 75 percent of the total by 2025. They have a reputation of being harder to attain and retain but they bring characteristics…

We spend a lot of time thinking about how to make the best first impression with new customers when selling commercial vehicles. Are we doing the same when it comes to our dealership website? Over 90% of commercial buyers are shopping online before they make a purchase. Many transactions happen without even going to the…

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE BY INVESTING IN YOUNG COMMERCIAL TRUCK SALES PROFESSIONALS The trend of the average age of the commercial truck sales consultant has become evident: most all are well into their late 50’s and 60’s. Recruiting and training the younger generation into commercial truck sales may prove to be not only a significant,…

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. Geography, market size, industries and customer demographics can all play a role as it relates to success with prospecting methods for commercial truck sales. Regardless…

TIPS TO HELP MAXIMIZE YOUR COMMERCIAL TRUCK BUSINESS With so many digital marketing tools available, it’s not hard to see how one can get overwhelmed with where to start. Many commercial truck dealers have a fraction of the resources, both human and capital, to their counterparts in retail which can make digital marketing even more…

4 Service Tips for Commercial Truck Dealers Your commercial customers depend on their work vehicles to not only get them to the job but efficiently complete the job as well. When a work truck is down revenue will suffer. Regardless if your customer is a one or one hundred man operation, they need exceptional service…

Use this trade show list organized by vocation and consider attending the best shows for your work.

The buying process has changed. More than ever, we consult the internet before we make…

Rob Roman, owner/operator of Roman Pools and Spas, constantly evolves his business…

Utilized for many vocations, the Knapheide Mechanics Truck line is sure to provide you with…

Aluminum service beds from Knapheide offer superior design and innovative construction for…

You may have noticed it while shopping for a new work truck or van. Maybe it’s an observation…

Confined spaces are the enemy of convenience when it comes to your work vehicle…

Building a company to last over a quarter of a century isn’t an easy task …

Learn about some of the most popular benefits aluminum truck bodies have to offer.

Jud Scott, owner of Vine & Branch, needs quality, reliability and safety…

Watch as Aaron puts the new Knapheide Aluminum Gooseneck Body through his long, tough work days.

Since 1848, we have been a family-owned company led by six generations of the Knapheide family …

Discover more about the role of fleet management companies within the commercial vehicle industry.

CK Power began in 1976, with roots dating back nearly 90 years – always focused on diesel and …

Explore the pros and cons of electric and hydraulic cranes for your service trucks.

Held March 5-9 in Indianapolis, The Work Truck Show 2018 is our largest show of the year …

Your job has unique needs, your commercial truck cap should be configured to handle them.

Keeping your equipment stored safely and securely is important in order for you to make a living …

When it comes to productivity and efficiency on the jobsite, it’s important your tools, equipment ..

It’s important that you get the most out of your work tools, and your work truck is no exception …

The Knapheide Drop Side Dump Body is the premier two- to four-yard dump body. Many industries …

See Knapheide’s largest trade show booth to date from the 2017 Work Truck Show.

Never settle for an aluminum platform that is second best; choose a Knapheide body that will …

Even as the digital age continues to mature and evolve, many trade-focused local businesses …

Brand consistency is more than just ensuring your logo looks the same on your work truck and …

You’ve heard about it for years, but it’s never been easier, or more important, to take …

See just a few of the reasons a Knapheide Mechanics Truck can take your work to a new level …

The idea of protecting your vehicle has been around as long as vehicles themselves. This is more …

John Dunn, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, takes us on a tour of the Knapheide Landscaper Body …

Wade Delfelder of Delfelder Electric Company never settles for equipment that is second best.

From working in the field, to on location service calls, the PGND Gooseneck Body offers the …

At Knapheide, we’re proud to be an industry leader in work-ready vehicle solutions. But we’re even m

Just like we never settle when it comes to the products we create, our customers never settle …

Small solutions can yield big results. With the introduction of a 7-foot Gooseneck Body …

Check out some of the latest and greatest upcoming features on Knapheide Mechanics Trucks.

Working in the fields of Western North Dakota requires not only hard work and dedication, but …

To make a family business last from generation to generation, families pass down the best ethics …

Check out some of the latest and greatest upcoming features on Knapheide Mechanics Trucks …

John Jewell, Mideastern Regional Sales Manager, takes us on a tour of all of the features of …