Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
NewsMay 30, 2012

Towing Skills Can’t Be Swayed on GMC Crossovers

DETROIT – Towing items to their destination is a steady proposition with Trailer Sway Control on the GMC Terrain and Acadia crossovers.

Read More →
ArticlesMarch 1, 2012

Pros and Cons of Fiberglass vs. Steel Service Bodies

When confronted with the choice between a fiberglass and steel service body, fleet managers have a tough choice. Here are eight factors to consider.

Read More →
ArticlesNovember 3, 2011

All About Medium-Duty Truck Rear Suspensions

When developing a suspension specification, it’s important to determine what attributes are most important to the application.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
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.

Read More →
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.

Read More →
Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 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.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2007

How to Determine a Truck’s Maximum Net Payload

With increased upfitting of trucks to specific job applications, fleet managers may have a more difficult time selecting the right chassis to handle the load. A simple formula can help avoid this difficulty.

Read More →
ArticlesJuly 1, 2007

Top 10 Steps to Developing Better Chassis Specifications

The ultimate goal in chassis specification is a vehicle that’s right for its intended application. An orderly approach to the process begins with identifying upfitting requirements, performance criteria, and design constraints.

Read More →
Articlesby Sean LydenMay 1, 2007

The Medium-Duty Powertrain Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces

Many factors must be considered before purchasing a medium-duty truck, including matching the right engine and transmission options to the correct drive/rear-axle ratio. Determining the truck’s application and driver’s skill level should help ease the process.

Read More →