Articles

White medium-duty truck equipped with a Marion curtainside body featuring a retractable side curtain and multiple lower fasteners.

Upfitting•by Cal Kanowitz, Marion Body Works•September 1, 2026

Thinking Outside of the Box: Choosing the Right Truck Body for Your Fleet

Choosing the right truck body can have a major impact on loading efficiency, cargo protection, downtime, and long-term operating costs. Here’s how dry vans, platforms, and curtainsiders compare, plus what fleets should consider before spec’ing their next truck.

Fleet veteran Jeff Hurrell pictured in two career photos beside the words “Fleet Legends: Keep Asking Why.”

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•August 27, 2026

Why Fleet Leaders Have to Keep Asking Why

What if the biggest fleet improvements start with one simple question? After decades managing budgets, policies, technology, teams, and some of the largest fleet operations in the business, Jeff Hurrell shares why fleet leaders should keep asking “why” before deciding what comes next.

Winter emergency kit with gloves, flashlight, snow brush, and cold-weather supplies arranged on snowy ground during falling snow.

Maintenance•from Staff•August 26, 2026

Winter Fleet Prep: Expert Tips to Keep Vehicles Running Smoothly

Cold weather can expose weak batteries, tires, fuel systems, and maintenance gaps fast. Use this winter fleet checklist to prepare trucks and drivers before temperatures drop.

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When a Work Truck Breaks Down, the Job Can Stop, Too

A work truck breakdown can stop more than the vehicle. Discover how payloads, jobsites, and specialty equipment change the roadside response.

A HAWK drone flies above an industrial area with trees, buildings, and shipping containers visible below.

Disaster Response•by Lauren Fletcher•August 20, 2026

When Disaster Response Goes Mobile

Drones and robotic systems can give emergency teams a view of a disaster before crews ever reach the scene. But the real challenge is keeping those machines, vehicles, operators, and command centers connected when traditional infrastructure may already be compromised.