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Advantages of Service Body Organization
Picture this: You roll up to a jobsite, hop out of your truck, and slam your jug of coffee down on the roof of your service body just as the sun peeks over the horizon. […] More
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in OperationsWork Truck Technologies: Part 3
In our previous two articles, we covered the functional levels of the work truck industry supply chain; OEMs, body manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, revealing the fragmentation that makes it difficult to track final configurations of […] More
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Spec Appropriately
A lot goes into spec’ing a work truck and not all of it is easy. Sometimes, it can get downright overwhelming. It’s important to make sure your truck has everything it needs without adding unwanted […] More
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in OperationsUsing Data
Fleet managers in Massachusetts and Vermont upfit snowplow trucks with an automated electronic spreader control system that collects and records accurate data on the amount of salt and other deicing materials and liquids applied to […] More
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in OperationsThe Man with the Golden Process: Part 2
Last month, the article on benchmarking reviewed its definition and importance to business operations. This article will highlight the metrics of the process as it compares actual numbers. Wikipedia defines benchmarking as “the process of […] More
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in OperationsBlurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts
Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty truck industry has evolved significantly. Today, the quality, availability, coverage, and warranty of products from branded aftermarket suppliers […] More
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New York Regional Food Bank Serves the Less Fortunate
Hunger in the United States is a daunting problem—more than 42 million live in food “insecure” households. That means about 13 percent of households have trouble putting food on the table, and nearly half of […] More
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The Western Star XD OFFROAD
Western Star builds each of its trucks one at a time for customers who appreciate custom, quality vehicles. The same holds true of Western Star’s new XD OFFROAD product line. According to the company, “For […] More
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The 2018 Hino 195 COE
The 2018 Hino model 195 COE is a natural urban navigator, perfect for pickup and delivery, landscaping, and waste and refuse, among other applications. The 195 COE’s cab provides a Toyota-inspired interior design offering features […] More
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