The most popular Work Truck articles for 2024 tended to be informative and educational, whether reporting topics related to vehicle quality and longevity or more technical topics like payload numbers and weight distribution or tire sizes and ratings.

Many of the stories were data-driven, digging into topics like which trucks last over 250k miles, which ones have the best resale value, or even which are rated as the most dependable.

Also, Work Truck looked at trucks and commercial vehicles from a geographic angle with stories about which states have the highest percentage of pickups on the road and what states have zero-emission mandates.

Those, and others, can be found below with the top articles of 2024.:

1. Study Shows Which Pickup Trucks Will Last Over 250k Miles

While there is only an 8.6% chance of a typical vehicle lasting 250,000 miles, some pickup trucks surpass that mark, according to a 2024 study that analyzed more than 402 million vehicles. [read more]

2. Getting Ready for International Roadcheck 2024

As fleets prepared for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck 2024, Work Truck spread the word on what fleets should focus on in advance. [read more]

3. All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More

When considering tires for your fleet, there are five key considerations you need to keep in mind: tire load ratings, truck tire sizes, how tire ply impacts load ratings, differences in truck and trailer tires, and changes in tires over the years. [read more]

4. Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy

One of the most practical and relevant aspects of understanding a truck's capabilities is its payload capacity. But what exactly is payload capacity? [read more]

5. 2024 Best Resale Values for Trucks & SUVs

Each year Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards recognizes the 10 individual vehicles projected to retain the highest percentage of their original manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). Find out which trucks and SUVs have the best resale value. [read more]

6. Re-rating Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR): Why and How it's Done

Rerating a vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) can significantly impact a fleet's efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Fleet managers should understand the implications and procedures of re-rating. [read more]

7. Which States Have Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandates?

Electric cars and trucks are gaining popularity, and many states in the U.S. are implementing policies to encourage their adoption. Find out which states have zero-emission vehicle mandates. [read more]

8. Worst Drivers by State: Analyzing America's Cities and States Compared [Updated Study]

Two recent studies shed light on which cities and states have the best and worst drivers in the U.S. Find out which areas have the worst drivers. [read more]

9. Who Makes the Most Dependable Vehicles?

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study reported vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership. What were the common problems, and who makes the most reliable trucks and SUVs? [read more]

10. Study: Where Does Your State Rank in Pickup Truck Use?

Pickup trucks are more prevalent in some states than others, accounting for an average of 16.5% of all vehicles on the road overall. So, where does each state rank in the percentage of pickups on the road? [read more]