OUTSIDE THE CAB

Even as more and more states are opening up their shops, businesses, and parks, the global pandemic continues to rage. At the time of this writing, there have been warnings of meat shortages and rising […] More

You’ve heard them all: the “novel coronavirus,” “COVID-19,” our president called it the “Chinese virus,” and you might have even heard it called “the ’Rona.” No matter what you call it, you’ve been affected by […] More

Have you ever stored tools or equipment in the bed of your truck? I’m guessing you have—after all, that’s mostly for what truck beds are made. However, trucks pose an issue when it comes to […] More

This year in March, 2,800 exhibitors and 150 educational sessions are held in a 2.6 million-sq-ft facility for North America’s largest construction trade show. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is held every three years, and it seems to get […] More

I remember when aftermarket navigation systems like Tomtom and Garmin were popular. Everyone had one suctioned to their windshield or the dash of their vehicle. They have largely been replaced by Google Maps on our […] More

Have you ever been speed dating? The concept revolves around moving from person to person in a matter of minutes, seeking exciting conversation or subtle connections to determine which guy or gal is worth seeing […] More

I can’t function without my morning coffee, I occasionally indulge in a 10 am coffee, and on days I’m working in the office, I can’t get by without that 3 pm pick-me-up. I also like […] More

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as taking hours to do something that should take only a short while. Yet fleet maintenance professionals often find themselves in that position—working to solve an issue and finding at […] More

I’m normally pretty good about cleaning out my car, but there are times when it’s just too inconvenient. Perhaps I’m running late, I’m already carrying a load out of my car, or I just forget. […] More

Yeah, it looked cool: the signature Wrangler grille, the square shape of the roof, the big, all-terrain wheels. I quickly jumped in when I had the opportunity—not that I was reviewing the new Jeep Gladiator […] More

I don’t know about you, but it seems I’m always on the go. Very rarely do I allow myself time for a little R&R or even a full eight hours of sleep. And as much […] More

I grew up sitting on the tailgate of my dad’s old maroon Ford Ranger. I remember taking it on dusty back roads, my sisters’ and my eyes peeled in search of blackberries on warm Sunday […] More

We all store items in the cabs of our work trucks—work documents, empty water bottles, mobile device charging cables, emergency kits, etc. While some of those items are in no way necessary for daily operations, […] More

NTEA’s The Work Truck Show 2019 featured so many new and exciting vendors, products, and services this year. From Ford’s new F-600 to CargoGlide’s ultimate upfit solution, The Work Truck Show did not disappoint.  WHAT’S […] More

We dubbed 2018 as the year of innovation in the work truck industry. Several new work trucks were introduced this year, and we covered them. Chevrolet brought you its first-ever Class 4, 5, and 6 […] More

Cell phones and tablets are an absolute must in our daily lives for both work and personal use. Work truck fleet drivers often use their devices as navigation systems, to log information, to make/receive calls, […] More

We’ve all been there. We get dressed for work, pour our coffee into our Yeti Rambler, and get outside to find the engine on our vehicle unable to turnover. Yep. We did it again. We […] More

To keep your fleet vehicles looking pristine, you may employ up to 20 different products, chasing one after the other. What you use on windows shouldn’t be used on paint; therefore, if what was used […] More

When I was a young girl, I traveled with my dad to his rental properties to pick up sticks before he cut the grass. We loaded his trailer with the lawnmower, Weed Eater, and shrub […] More

It’s early in the morning. You’re driving to the worksite. You’re heading south, and the sun is shooting its rays directly on the left side of your face. You pull your visor over, but it’s […] More

NEW COLUMN, NEW TERRITORIES WELCOME TO OUTSIDE THE CAB New seasons sometimes mean new beginnings, and after a seven-month winter, it’s time for a breath of fresh air. Modern WorkTruck Solutions is taking an old […] More