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Articlesby Lauren FletcherNovember 10, 2016

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Upfitting Vans

Avoid these five common van upfitting mistakes and follow a few important industry best practices to become a seasoned pro at van upfits.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherOctober 26, 2016

Upfitting High-Roof and Compact Vans

From ladder racks to cargo solutions to partitions and more, van upfitting options are ready for any make, model, and vocational use.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 10, 2016

Fleet Strategies to Improve OTD for Upfit Units

With the increasing demand and growth of the commercial truck and van segments – particularly among utilities and service industries – the percentage of upfitted vehicles is growing. Upfitters are feeling the pressure of increased demand. In recent years, the huge influxes of vehicles needing upfitting have left some upfitters, at times, overwhelmed.

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ArticlesSeptember 13, 2016

High-Roof Vans Set New Productivity, Efficiency Standards

High-roof vans offer greater shelving capacity for tools and cargo and better ergonomics, reducing strain on workers.

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NewsAugust 30, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Van Ship-Thru Starts Oct. 1

Auto Truck Group's new facility will be located in Summerville, S.C. seven miles from the Mercedes-Benz van plant. The new service center is expected to be operational by Oct. 1.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherAugust 24, 2016

Innovative Truck and Van Upfits

Rarely does one-size-fit-all in vehicle spec’ing and truck and van upfits are case-in-point. Manufacturers work to stay one step ahead of fleet needs with constant improvement and new product advancements.

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NewsAugust 11, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Used as German Mobile Bank Branch

Göppingen Savings Bank has created a mobile banking branch using a Sprinter 316 CDI,

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ArticlesMay 20, 2016

Choosing Between Vans and Pickups

Money considerations drive much of the decision making when choosing vans or pickups, but function also plays a crucial role.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMay 18, 2016

Vocational Spotlight: Cable and Telecom

Cable and telecom fleets provide services vital to just about every other industry and vocation — they keep businesses able to communicate. Downtime is not an option, and upfitting needs are unique.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 16, 2016

All Successful Upfits Start with Careful Planning

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 planning process is that there are as many ways to upfit a vehicle as there are chassis and body configurations. It is critical that you properly define a truck’s application to ensure the supplier builds the truck to meet its intended use.

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