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Outfitting News
The latest news on fleet equipment and the vehicle outfitting industry, from commercial van and work truck tips to innovative fleet solutions.
What, Exactly, is a “Custom” Upfit Solution?
One of the most common words in the world of upfitting trucks and vans has got to be “custom”. You see it everywhere, we see it everywhere, and unfortunately, it’s become such a common word in this industry, here at Expertec, we don’t really like to use it. Why? ...
Tommy Gate V2 Series – Asking More of Your Van
One of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in the upfitting industry in the last decade is the vehicles themselves. Vans and trucks, virtually unchanged for decades, now are catering to very specific users in terms of engines, payloads, and even the numbers of seats. ...
Another Hidden Fact of Upfitting – Weight
It’s a simple fact – if you want to build something that can last nearly forever, make it out of cast iron or stainless steel. There’s just one problem – a cubic foot of these materials weighs between 450-490 pounds. On the other hand, the same volume of aluminum...
Outfitting Commercial Vehicles Safely
One of the biggest challenges for any company is keeping commercial vehicles operating at peak efficiency, but many times, smaller companies and especially individual contractors must use personal vehicles to get the job done. This can create problems when a...
Winter Maintenance Tips for Commercial Vehicles & Fleets
It’s no secret that extremes in temperature cause trouble for internal combustion engines. When the mercury drops, diesel fuel gels and when the thermometer hits triple digits, gasoline vaporizes. Either one can cause catastrophe, and both are well documented by...
A Decade of Service for Expertec’s Rod Ridewood
In any business, no matter how successful, it’s easy to forget the men and women who have dedicated years of service to their company. All too often, long term employees are relied upon for their skills but rarely celebrated. At Expertec, we don’t do that. In fact,...
Working Through Severe Cold Snaps
Cold, snowy, windy conditions are the norm this time of year and while we all look forward to the stray Chinook, if you work in the trades or out of a vehicle, it’s a sure bet that you’ll deal with severe weather sooner rather than later. The biggest threat, despite...
Reimagining Remote Offices and Workstation Mobility
A few weeks ago, we did a feature on mobile workstations and remote offices for white collar and professional industries. More and more, we’re seeing the trend of auditors for accounting firms, part-time CFOs, literally dozens of other professional service providers...
Going Mobile – Setting Up a Remote Office
One of the biggest trends in business today is the so-called “gig” economy. Whether it’s Uber, contracted CFO services, or even mobile car detailing, there is a palpable shift in how traditional businesses handle tasks and how contractors work. At the same time,...