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Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

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Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

How one $3,200 “shortcut” turned into an $86,400 repair bill—and what every fleet manager should check before spec’ing their next truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks
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Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

How to choose the right bucket truck, avoid costly downtime, and spec smarter for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen

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Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

Stop $12K in Rework: The 2025 Spec Fail Checklist for Fleet Pros

The 7-step checklist fleets use to catch $12K mistakes before the first weld.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Power SystemsPower Systems
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7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

7 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right PTO Hydraulic Pump

How one $3,200 “shortcut” turned into an $86,400 repair bill—and what every fleet manager should check before spec’ing their next truck.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Bucket TrucksBucket Trucks
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Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

Bucket Truck Guide: Costs, Types & Uses (2025)

How to choose the right bucket truck, avoid costly downtime, and spec smarter for your fleet.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
UpfittersUpfitters
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What Is an Upfitter and How Vehicle Upfitting Solutions Transform Your Fleet

What Is an Upfitter and How Vehicle Upfitting Solutions Transform Your Fleet

From dump trucks to cargo vans, discover how expert vehicle upfitters turn plain chassis into profit-driven assets and where to find trusted local upfitters near you.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Truck Dealers vs. Upfitters: The Truth About Fleet Uptime

Dealers move trucks. Upfitters make them usable. Discover who really drives uptime—and download The Fleet Spec Playbook for the complete strategy.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Fleet StrategyFleet Strategy
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5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks

5 Essential Features to Look for in Vocational Trucks

From GVWR and diesel engines to safety features and custom bodies, here’s how to get vocational trucks and equipment right the first time.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
SnowplowsSnowplows
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Your Snow Removal Business

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Your Snow Removal Business

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Plow Truck for Snow Removal

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
SnowplowsSnowplows
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Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Truck Specifications: Ford F-550, Dump & Snow

Why a $135K truck failed over a $200 cupholder — and what fleets miss when spec’ing Ford F-550s, dump trucks, and snowplow setups.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Buying TipsBuying Tips
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Flat Bed Trucks: Classes, Rentals & Costly Mistakes

Flat Bed Trucks: Classes, Rentals & Costly Mistakes

A complete guide to flat bed trucks: classes, rentals vs. purchase, lifespan, safety, and the costly spec mistakes every fleet should avoid.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Service-Utility TruckService-Utility Truck
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Choosing the Right Utility Service Truck Body

Choosing the Right Utility Service Truck Body

From steel vs. aluminum to add-ons and layouts, here’s how to spec a service body that saves time, cuts costs, and keeps your crew moving.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen
Work Truck RepairsWork Truck Repairs
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Work Truck Ergonomics That Save Money

Work Truck Ergonomics That Save Money

Ergonomics isn’t comfort — it’s profit protection. Smart fleets spec trucks to prevent six-figure injury costs.

Leyhan Hansen
Erin Gilchrist
Leyhan Hansen, +1
Roll-Off TrucksRoll-Off Trucks
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The Roll-Off Truck Buyer’s Playbook (Spec, Cables, Hooklifts & ROI)

The Roll-Off Truck Buyer’s Playbook (Spec, Cables, Hooklifts & ROI)

Everything fleets need to know about roll off trucks—specs, container sizes, costs, cable vs. hook hoists, and ROI mistakes to avoid.

Leyhan Hansen
Leyhan Hansen