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A proverb is a phrase that gives real-world advice learned from practical experience. Upfitting is complicated and there are many opportunities to make...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/334625/10-upfitting-proverbs-from-the-school-of-hard-knocksI 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...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/159905/avoid-repeating-past-inefficiencies-build-the-truck-to-match-todays-applicationVehicle specifications should be defined by the fleet application and mission requirements. A truism in truck fleet management is to design a truck that...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/160149/optimized-truck-tco-starts-with-the-right-specsThere are a multitude of specialized fleet applications that require the installation of auxiliary equipment on a truck or in a van. What complicates the...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/159697/all-successful-upfits-start-with-careful-planning
Many homeowners’ associations (HOAs) place restrictions on the parking rights of commercial vehicles. Here’s how fleet companies can help affected workers.
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/160128/discrimination-against-vocational-vehiclesFor many managers responsible for vehicle operations, fleet management is often one of several job responsibilities. These managers acknowledge that it is...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/160120/dont-underutilize-the-expertise-of-your-suppliersOne 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....
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/159538/increased-demand-and-rail-delays-create-upfitter-logjam-in-my-2015When 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...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/160016/specing-todays-trucks-to-meet-tomorrows-needsWe are in the midst of a lighting revolution in the automotive industry that started with the proliferation of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). More dramatic...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/159997/lighting-innovations-to-revolutionize-work-truck-productivity-safetyThe key objective of end-user discussions is to match the truck with the fleet application. Once you have completed your discussions, make sure the...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/279821/end-user-input-is-the-key-factor-to-a-successful-upfit