What You Need to Know About Upfitting
From selecting upfits to maintaining them to remarketing these unique pieces of equipment, we gathered up some of the top upfit-focused articles into one place for quick reference.

Upfitting a vehicle may seem simple but there is a lot involved from spec'ing all the way to resale.
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 has gathered up some of the top upfit-focused articles into one place for quick reference:
- 9 Mistakes Spec’ing Upfits (and How to Avoid Them): 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.
- Tips for Buying Upfits: After spec’ing vocational upfits, the second step is making the purchase. Don’t leave money on the table by making common mistakes.
- Value of Effectively Maintaining Upfits: Proper maintenance can be the difference between a long-lasting upfit and a total waste of time and money.
- 9 Tips for Extending Upfit & Equipment Life: 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.
- 3 Keys to Upfit & Equipment Lifecycle Management: Answers to three key questions fleets should know about those ever-important “extras” on their trucks and vans are shared.
- Best Practices in Remarketing Upfits: 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.
These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to content we cover on upfitting - check out our ever-growing list of content today!
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DECKED Expands Signature Drawer System to Most Popular SUVs
DECKED's signature Drawer System, a fixture in truck beds since 2014, now fits a full lineup of SUVs, including the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, Ford Bronco, Toyota Land Cruiser, and more.
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Acela Adds Ford and Ram Platforms With DuraLink Suspension
Acela adds Class 3-5 Ford and Ram chassis with DuraLink suspension, giving upfitters new options for demanding on- and off-road fleet applications.
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Re-rating Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR): Why and How it's Done
Sometimes, it is not in a fleet’s best interests to have a vehicle at a given GVWR. Changing the GVWR to a special value can be done, but the process is complicated.
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Tekmodo Introduces CargoBright Brand of Translucent Roofs
CargoBright is designed to diffuse daylight across the cargo area while performing as a working vehicle roof. Its reinforced composite construction is designed for impact, abrasion, moisture exposure, and UV exposure.
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Buyers Products Expands Popular GuardDogg Headache Rack Line
Buyers Products’ aluminum GuardDogg headache rack is now available to contractors, construction crews, and utility fleets that want to reduce vehicle weight without sacrificing functionality.
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New Weather Guard Transfer Tank Engineered to Reduce Downtime and Improve Fleet Productivity
Weather Guard completely redesigned its line of transfer tanks to improve durability, simplify installation, and keep equipment running in demanding field conditions.
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How Machine Lifts Drive Safety & Efficiency for Fleets
What is a machine lift, what fleets need them, and how do they improve safety and drive efficiency? What advantages do they have over ramps and liftgates?
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New Weather Guard Configurator Simplifies Planning and Design of Van Upfits
The Weather Guard Configurator combines vehicle-specific product compatibility with real-time 3D visualization to streamline design, quoting, and ordering for fleet managers, upfitters, and professional users. The latest version is now available for vans, with truck upfitting being added in early 2027.
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Isuzu Donates New N-Series NRR Truck to South Greenville Fire District to Support Community Outreach
Isuzu North America Corporation donated a new Isuzu N-Series NRR, equipped with a Morgan truck body and a Palfinger liftgate, to support fire safety education, community engagement, and outreach programs throughout Southern Greenville County, South Carolina.
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M.H. Eby Announces Bostick Truck Center as Michigan Distributor
Bostick Truck Center in Pontiac, Michigan, is now the official distributor for Eby Truck Bodies in Michigan. It will have access to Eby’s Ford, GM, and Ram chassis pool programs.
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