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Articlesby Sean LydenMarch 31, 2011

How to Spec Dump Bodies for Light- & Medium-Duty Trucks

If a fleet doesn’t properly equip a chassis or dump body to handle a load, cost savings will vanish due to premature maintenance issues and greater risks to employee safety.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2011

9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Spec’ing Liftgates for Medium-Duty Trucks

Spec’ing the right liftgate for an application can be challenging. Here are helpful suggestions to ensure the right liftgate is spec’d for the job.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2011

20-Point Checklist: Spec’ing Flatbed Trucks

While flatbeds may seem basic, there are several options to consider that impact cost, payload capacity, fuel economy, and crew productivity. Here are 20 points to consider.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 8, 2010

Selecting the Right Cargo Van for Your Fleet

The same van specs used for the past 10 years might not match fleet requirements today. Several steps are outlined to ensure the best cargo van is selected for fleet needs.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 8, 2010

7 Questions to Ask When Spec'ing a Service Body

Service technicians utilize a variety of tools and equipment that must be kept organized and within reach. With the multitude of available options, these seven questions will help narrow the field.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 5, 2010

21 Questions to Ask When Spec'ing Refrigerated Truck Bodies

Critical elements in determining medium-duty refrigerator body specifications include maintaining optimal cargo area temperature and designing a cost-effective, energy-efficient vehicle.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 5, 2010

6 Cost-Effective Strategies for Purchasing Stock Trucks

Do some homework before making an out-of-stock purchase to avoid paying higher prices. Read on for tips to planning a dealer stock purchase.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJuly 7, 2010

Is Carbon Fiber the Future of Truck Bodies?

While cost remains an obstacle to widespread acceptance of carbon-body trucks, this lightweight, durable, and strong material can facilitate fleet vehicle downsizing, promote fuel-efficient engines, and help extend lifecycles.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 12, 2010

Spec'ing Truck Bodies to Prevent Corrosion

Truck bodies rust in salt-laden environments, whether in coastal areas or regions that require road salts for de-icing. To lengthen truck body life — and help contain fleet costs — consider five factors in spec’ing bodies.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 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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