Check out which medium-duty topics attracted the most readers this year.
The Role of GVWR and GCWR in Spec'ing Work Trucks
Make sure the trucks you buy are designed for their intended purposes with properly specified GVWR and GCWR.
Make sure the trucks you buy are designed for their intended purposes with properly specified GVWR and GCWR.
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.
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.
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.
Proper tire selection takes into account specific vehicle application and vehicle weight. Find out what other factors should be considered.
Whatever the job, there is probably a light-duty pickup truck that can be spec’ed to fit the bill.
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.
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.
Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"
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