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Upfitting•by Cal Kanowitz, Marion Body Works•August 25, 2026

Thinking Outside of the Box: Choosing the Right Truck Body for Your Fleet

Choosing the right truck body can have a major impact on loading efficiency, cargo protection, downtime, and long-term operating costs. Here’s how dry vans, platforms, and curtainsiders compare, plus what fleets should consider before spec’ing their next truck.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•August 25, 2026

When a Work Truck Breaks Down, the Job Can Stop, Too

A work truck breakdown can stop more than the vehicle. Discover how payloads, jobsites, and specialty equipment change the roadside response.

A HAWK drone flies above an industrial area with trees, buildings, and shipping containers visible below.

Disaster Response•by Lauren Fletcher•August 20, 2026

When Disaster Response Goes Mobile

Drones and robotic systems can give emergency teams a view of a disaster before crews ever reach the scene. But the real challenge is keeping those machines, vehicles, operators, and command centers connected when traditional infrastructure may already be compromised.

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A fleet manager at a laptop and a roadside service technician stand on opposite sides of a fading handshake, illustrating the gradual loss of trust in a fleet service partnership.

Safety•by Anthony Giagnacovo, Nation Safe Drivers (NSD)•August 18, 2026

What Stronger Long-Term Fleet Service Partnerships Actually Require

Fleet service partnerships rarely fall apart all at once. Learn the three warning signs that trust is eroding and what fleets and providers can do before downtime, frustration, and lost revenue follow.

A worker reaches for a B7 diesel fuel nozzle at a commercial fueling station with several fuel options.

Fuel•by Lauren Fletcher•August 13, 2026

Ignoring This Dashboard Warning Could Cost Your Fleet Thousands in Fuel

New research suggests neglected diesel aftertreatment systems could waste up to $30 in fuel per vehicle each day. Here's why vocational fleets should pay attention.

Fleet manager stands near an EV charging station and looks toward a row of white cargo vans in a rainy fleet yard. Text reads “EV Fleet Reality Check?”

Green Fleet•by Joy Gomez, Field Promax•August 11, 2026

EV Fleet Reality Check: What Operators Wish They Knew Before Electrifying Their Work Vans

Electric work truck upfits bring new compatibility questions. Learn how parts availability, OEM guidance, power demands, and route planning can affect fleet performance.

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Maintenance•by Chris Brown•August 5, 2026

As Maintenance Costs Rise, Some Work Trucks and Vans Cost Thousands Less to Maintain

Maintenance costs are still climbing, but some 2026 pickups and cargo vans could save fleets thousands per vehicle. The real surprise is not just how much they cost to maintain, but how often they need to leave the road.

A fleet manager viewed from behind looks up at four wall clocks, representing the time pressures and operational costs associated with vehicle downtime.

Maintenance•by Staff•July 30, 2026

Proven Ways to Reduce Work Truck Downtime

The age-old problem of downtime will always be a reality, but with new strategies at hand, fleets have more ways to keep trucks on the road longer.

A man in a blue blazer stands beside a ROUSH CleanTech truck and propane autogas fueling dispenser at an industry trade show.

Green Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•July 23, 2026

Where Propane Autogas Fits in Today's Fleet Fuel Strategy

Learn more from PERC's Joel Stutheit, as he explains why propane autogas remains a practical alternative for fleets seeking to reduce emissions without sacrificing operational flexibility.

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Safety•by David Berno, Hub International•July 21, 2026

Get Left of Loss: A 5-Step Workplace Prevention Framework for Fleet Operators

Violence risks do not stop at the driver’s door. Learn five practical steps fleets can take to spot threats early and protect workers before loss occurs.