A proverb is a phrase that gives real-world advice learned from practical experience. Upfitting is complicated and there are many opportunities to make...

I asked one fleet manager how he spec’ed replacement trucks for his fleet application. He related that many years earlier an OEM rep spec’ed out his trucks...

Vehicle specifications should be defined by the fleet application and mission requirements. A truism in truck fleet management is to design a truck that...

There are a multitude of specialized fleet applications that require the installation of auxiliary equipment on a truck or in a van. What complicates the...

Many homeowners’ associations (HOAs) place restrictions on the parking rights of commercial vehicles. Here’s how fleet companies can help affected workers.

For many managers responsible for vehicle operations, fleet management is often one of several job responsibilities. These managers acknowledge that it is...

One challenge for both the 2015- and 2014-MY has been the increased volume of fleet vehicles going to upfitters, which has resulted in capacity constraints....

When you spec truck assets today, many of these vehicles will be in service for 10 to 15 years or longer. While these assets are adequate for today’s...

We are in the midst of a lighting revolution in the automotive industry that started with the proliferation of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). More dramatic...

The key objective of end-user discussions is to match the truck with the fleet application. Once you have completed your discussions, make sure the...