Approximately one in four accidents (25%) involves backing. This statistic is even more concerning given that the typical driver drives in reverse for less than a mile every year.
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When it comes to upfitting vehicles, fleet managers want the process to be as quick and painless as possible. Unfortunately, upfit lead times can often be lengthy due to the number of steps involved in the process.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc, Vehicle Upfits
Upfitting your fleet vehicles will benefit your operations if done properly. Vehicle upfitting is the process of enhancing vehicles or customizing their accessories to suit the owner's actual needs.
Topics: Misc, Vehicle Upfits
Having equipment and tools rolling around the back of your work van is never a good idea. Not only is it a safety hazard, but it also distracts your driver. Don't forget that your business will look unprofessional when you arrive at the job site looking disorganized.
Topics: Misc, Vehicle Upfits
Today's fleet operators face a number of challenges in order to keep up with changing market conditions and stay competitive. The first one is related to the ever-tightening margins in the trucking industry. To remain profitable, companies have to keep costs down.
Topics: Misc, Vehicle Upfits
Vehicle upfitting, in its simplest form, entails modifying a factory vehicle (often a truck or van) to meet the specific needs of its users. Bulkheads, storage spaces, ramps, racks, partitions, towing capacity, suspension, and chassis modifications are just a few improvements you may make during upfitting.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc, Vehicle Upfits
]When purchasing a vehicle for your business, you want it to suit the needs of your job. This may mean working with a dealer to get the best cargo solutions, customizing using accessories, or exploring aftermarket vendors.
Topics: Fleet Management, Misc, Vehicle Upfits
If you're in the market for a new fleet vehicle, you're probably wondering how to go about upfitting it. Upfitting is the process of adding specialized equipment to a vehicle, and it's an important step in ensuring that your fleet is ready for anything.
Topics: Misc, Vehicle Upfits
In the supply chain management world, one of the highest costs in manufacturing processes comes from the upfitting process. For many companies, upfits are necessary, but they can take weeks to complete and add thousands of dollars to your bottom line whenever you need to make changes to your equipment.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc, Vehicle Upfits
