Strong demand for light- and medium-duty trucks in the 2019 model-year resulting in widespread backlogs at upfitters delaying some ship-thru units, impacting order-to-delivery times for both light- and medium-duty trucks.
October 9, 2019
New ways to upfit work vans improve safety, organization and technician productivity and ultimately, benefit the bottom line.
December 5, 2017
For fleets, technology is enabling a more efficient way to use vehicles, increase utilization, and more precisely match the type of vehicle to usage.
October 19, 2017
Racks and bins turn trucks and vans into mobile workshops. With an abundance of options available to fleet managers, here’s all you need to know about these organizational devices.
October 11, 2017
Home service companies offer a wide menu of services. This can require vehicles with plenty of space for equipment, upfitting to keep supplies organized, and a system that helps the main office keep track of vehicles.
August 8, 2017
Upfitters provide a multitude of options to turn your vans into the perfect tool for your trade, from shelving and storage to ladder racks and partitions.
July 13, 2017
The number of available options, combined with getting exactly what is needed for your fleet, can be daunting at best. But, with some homework and research doing the upfitting job right can be easier than it appears.
June 9, 2017
Bobit Business Media editors learned how to operate a truck-mounted crane with help from equipment manufacturer Stellar Industries and custom truck builder Phenix Enterprises.
January 25, 2017
Standardized delivery timelines stipulated in an SLA can create unrealistic expectations. Also, the relationship can become transactional in nature, with a risk of damaging the relationship if there are penalties for missed metrics.
January 20, 2017
Avoid these five common van upfitting mistakes and follow a few important industry best practices to become a seasoned pro at van upfits.
November 10, 2016
From ladder racks to cargo solutions to partitions and more, van upfitting options are ready for any make, model, and vocational use.
October 26, 2016
Sales of commercial vans may set a record this year and helping drive that traffic is a wider array of offerings in three distinct size categories.
October 19, 2016
There are numerous considerations to be made the next time you choose between a cutaway or cab chassis. Cab configuration, maneuverability, vehicle class, desired body, off-road frequency, and cost should all play a role in the selection process.
September 14, 2016
High-roof vans offer greater shelving capacity for tools and cargo and better ergonomics, reducing strain on workers.
September 13, 2016
Light-duty trucks are often used by vocational fleets, and the needs of these fleets vary. Upfitting options range from storage solutions and inserts to full service bodies and everything in between.
September 9, 2016
