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Articlesby Mike AntichMay 16, 2021

Ergonomically Designed Equipment Reduces Workers’ Comp Claims

Ergonomics must be high on the fleet manager’s “radar screen” because it can significantly impact the bottom line by reducing workers’ comp costs, improving driver productivity, and reducing fatigue-induced operator errors that can lead to preventable accidents.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2021

New President Named for Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment

Patrick Miller has been named the new president for Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment, LLC. Miller has a broad background in the truck equipment industry, most recently with Commercial Vehicle Group in Ohio, where he was the president and CEO.

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 29, 2020

Chassis Shortages & COVID Infections Impact Upfitter OTD

Upfitters experienced a whipsaw effect of robust fleet orders straining their pre-pandemic production capacity and within the space of a month were struggling with chassis shortages due to the suspension of vehicle production.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 14, 2020

The Big Question at Resale Time: Keep the Upfit or Not?

Sell upfit trucks with the equipment or remove it first? Fleet experts share what to consider, when swaps make sense, and how to protect resale value.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 13, 2020

Value of Effectively Maintaining Upfits

Proper maintenance can be the difference between a long-lasting upfit and a total waste of time and money.

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Photo Galleriesby Lauren FletcherJuly 10, 2020

2020 Upfit Product Showcase

Modern day work trucks and vans need modern solutions. Top truck and van upfitters share their newest and greatest upfit options.

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesDecember 16, 2019

How to Select the Safest Truck Upfit

You want a truck that carries all the equipment you need and gets from point A to point B quickly. Don’t forget about the operator inside of the truck.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesNovember 1, 2019

Utilimaster Designs Highly Specialized Walk-In Vans

At ICUEE 2019, Utilimaster showcased two customized walk-in vans. Here’s how those vans were designed to meet the needs of utility crews.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichSeptember 27, 2019

Work Trucks Vulnerable to Delivery Delays: How to Minimize Upfit Lead Time

For the past several model years, order-to-delivery times for high-volume work trucks and vans have increased due to strong demand. Vocational trucks are vulnerable to OTD delays because fleet orders are usually concentrated among a handful of models.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 8, 2019

What You Need to Know About Upfitting

Choosing the right upfit can be a complicated decision for fleet managers. According to experts, the key is understanding how your trucks are used and staying realistic.

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