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Guidance on selecting and configuring fleet vehicles based on payload, towing, GVWR, body style, options, duty cycle, operating needs, and total cost considerations.

Articles•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•February 5, 2018

How to Avoid Over- and Under-Spec'ing Pitfalls

Spec’ing a medium-duty truck is a complicated process that requires hundreds of decisions and choices, with each potentially impacting another. It is a science to achieve the balance between over-spec’ing and under-spec’ing a truck.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•August 15, 2016

Spec'ing Trucks to Maximize Productivity

The No. 1 consideration when spec’ing a truck is payload. The weight of the payload determines the engine displacement, transmission, size of tires, and frame type. You determine the payload by determining the fleet application.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 10, 2016

Challenges & Solutions for Spec'ing Vans & Trucks

Vehicle spec’ing is a major component of fleet management, and the ability to successfully handle challenges can help make the job a little bit easier for those who manage vans and trucks.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•March 11, 2010

How to 'Right Spec' Your Trucks and Vans

Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total cost — if you can afford the downgrade in capabilities.

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Articles•January 1, 2003

Five Steps To Properly Spec'ing a Truck

Knowing the fundamentals of pickup selection and spec'ing can ensure you get the right truck for the job.

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