Truck and van upfitting is a major component of vocational fleet management. From selecting upfits to maintaining them to remarketing these unique pieces of equipment, Work Truck gathered the top upfit-focused articles into one place for quick reference.
Spec’ing a truck or van upfit is the first, critical step in a lengthy process. Avoid these top mistakes to keep your upfit process smooth.
After spec’ing vocational upfits, the second step is making the purchase. Don’t leave money on the table by making common mistakes.
The number of available options, combined with getting exactly what is needed for your fleet, can be daunting at best. But, with some homework and research doing the upfitting job right can be easier than it appears.
Correctly upfitting a work truck ensures it can accomplish the job it is required to do. It's important that fleet managers understand the challenges inherent in upfitting.
Beyond proper use and regular maintenance, there are several actions fleets and drivers can take to help extend the useful life of upfits and work truck equipment.
Answers to three key questions fleets should know about those ever-important “extras” on their trucks and vans are shared.
Proper maintenance can be the difference between a long-lasting upfit and a total waste of time and money.
A fleet manager’s goal is to get the most out of a work truck or van upfit. Optimizing resale and disposal completes that process.
Fontaine Modification has more than doubled the size of its Laredo, Texas, truck modification center with the completion of a 40,000-square-foot expansion, enlarging the facility to 67,000 square feet. The facility recently produced its 100,000th truck.
Buyers Products has launched several new work truck accessories, including the Kabgard headache rack system, an extended ladder rack, and new receivers for Class 5 hitches.
These next-generation models offer improved productivity, storage, visibility, and serviceability, as well as enhanced styling.
APSCO has launched a new display and control system for dump trucks that includes more than 20 safety features to alert operators to common dangerous mistakes.
During Work Truck Week 2024, REE Automotive displayed its P7-C chassis that is designed for ease of upfitting and is powered by four REEcorners, each containing a wheel and by-wire controls.
Vanair said its new PTO Shaft-Driven Underdeck All-in-One Power System saves space above deck and delivers six forms of power in one centralized, compact, chassis-mounted system.
The system’s cap, which fully integrates with a heavy-duty utility rack, is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025.
The Shyft Group, Inc., was selected to join the Ford Pro Upfitter program, which builds on the successes of Ford’s Qualified Vehicle Modifier accreditation program and now encompasses a wider variety of upfit vocations
Ram launched its Ram Professional commercial vehicle division with full-service customer mobility and value solutions during Work Truck Week 2024. The new division is taking a 360-degree approach to ensure a solution for the business owner centered on seven fundamental pillars.
Young has held leadership roles with Fontaine since 2009 and had served as president of Fontaine Modification Heavy Truck Operations since 2014.
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