November 2008

6 Pros & Cons: Aluminum vs. FRP Van Bodies

Each material offers benefits and drawbacks. Aluminum may be less expensive, but fiberglass reinforced plywood (FRP) is sturdier. Evaluate your truck application to determine which factors matter most.

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Through a wireless vehicle management system, BLS Trucking can track vehicle locations,...

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Telematics Cuts 200-Truck Fleet Annual Fuel Spend by Nearly $200K

The 2009 Ford F-150’s fully boxed frame is constructed from hydroformed high-strength steel side...

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New F-150: Lighter, Leaner, and Even Meaner

Standard on the 2WD Regular and Quad Cab models is the 3.7L V-6, generating 215 hp and 235...

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Dodge Debuts First-Ever Ram Crew Cab

Clear strong graphics are important for fleet branding and marketing.

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Mastering the Road: Expert Insights on Optimizing Vehicle Graphics for Fleet Managers

Capable of handling a payload of up to 1,850 lbs. and towing up to 9,100 lbs., the 2009 Ram is...

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Dodge Debuts First-Ever Ram Crew Cab

Specialty upfits and upfits outside the ship-thru envelope are usually ship-to orders.

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Ship-To vs. Ship-Thru Ordering: What's Better?

Depending on a truck's application, the basic plywood option is the lowest-cost box interior...

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Spec'ing Box Truck Bodies to Maximize Productivity