8 Tips for Winterizing Your Work Truck

Winter weather will be here before you know it. If you’re caught unprepared, the sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice will wreak havoc on your work vehicle and its systems. And we know it’s important that, whether your business operates one or one hundred work vehicles, you keep them all up-and-running. So, be proactive this year,…

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Work Vehicle Upfitting Upgrades That Maximize Safety

Maximize Safety on Your Next Upfit

Safety is everywhere on jobsites.  Regulations are put in place by government agencies to minimize the risk of injuries, equipment has a laundry list of safety features, and laborers protect themselves with safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats, steel toed boots, high visibility clothing, among many other things.  Work vehicles have safety features that Henry…

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Pairing the Best Vehicle Upfit with an Industry

Choosing Vocational Upfits

Every business has a different set of needs. One of the most important aspects of meeting those needs is to have a vehicle that is upfitted to get the job done. But which upfit is right for your vehicle? From trucks to vans, a variety of products are available to meet the demands of your…

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The Work Truck Tire Safety Checklist

Tires withstand severe environments throughout their life on a work truck. Holding up to heavy loads and traveling on a multitude of surfaces are common for work truck tires. Most of us give the tires on our work truck little thought until they are in need of replacement. While this strategy may have worked for…

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5 Tips for Safely Operating a Dump Truck

Safe Dump Body Operation

A work truck body with dumping capability, whether it’s a dump body, platform, landscaper or something else with a lifting apparatus, can be a life saver. However, the many moving parts and heavy weight of dumping operations make these dangerous tools if not operated properly. Here are 5 things to keep in mind when working…

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Install A Truck Body Yourself

Knapheide Kansas City

You know your way around tools so installing your next truck body in your garage should be a breeze right? Wrong, while you may be more than capable of installing the truck body on your own there are many reasons why you shouldn’t. So the next time you get the itch to put that new…

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CDL Requirements: What You Need To Know

CDL Requirements

Many trades, from construction to agriculture, require a mix of commercial trucks in order to get the job done. Some trucks are big and some are bigger and some of the bigger trucks may require you to possess a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) before you can legally operate the vehicle. A proper understanding of the…

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4 Work Truck Options to Prevent Tool Theft

Twist Latch

You have thousands of dollars in tools and equipment in your work truck. Without them, your productivity on the jobsite would come to a halt. Think of the inconvenience if those tools were to disappear from your work truck. You would need to file a police report, an insurance claim, and re-purchase all the tools…

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