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Newsby Wayne ParhamDecember 26, 2024

Top 10 Work Truck Articles 2024: Quality, Durability, and Statistics

The most read Work Truck articles for 2024 varied from traditional topics like truck quality, payload ratings, and tires to emission mandates. Check out the top 10 articles from this year.

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Articlesby StaffMay 17, 2024

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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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2021

Most Read Medium-Duty Articles in 2021

Check out which medium-duty topics attracted the most readers this year.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 9, 2017

How to Spec a Truck for the Application

Work trucks must be viewed as earning assets, so it is critical to spec these work tools to maximize their productivity. It is impossible to “build” a truck that enhances user productivity if you don’t understand the fleet application.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherFebruary 12, 2016

Top Construction Fleet Challenges

With more sophisticated applications than one may guess, construction fleet managers have a unique set of challenges to work with, from differing payload and cargo-carrying requirements to regulations and more.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 10, 2014

Avoid the 'If-it-Fits-it-Ships' Trap

Overloading can have serious consequences for truck fleets ranging from accidents to increased maintenance costs to DOT citations. Make sure fleet trucks are properly spec’d and that drivers avoid “pack-ratting” tools and other supplies.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2012

How to Select the Right Tires for Medium-Duty Truck Applications

Proper tire selection takes into account specific vehicle application and vehicle weight. Find out what other factors should be considered.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 3, 2011

15-Point Checklist: How to Select the Right Pickup for the Job

Whatever the job, there is probably a light-duty pickup truck that can be spec’ed to fit the bill.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 6, 2011

The Fundamentals of Spec'ing Work Trucks for Towing

Despite being similar in size, medium-duty trucks offer a wide variance in maximum towing capacities - from 5,000 lbs. to more than 11,000 lbs.

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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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