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The latest news on fleet equipment and the vehicle outfitting industry, from commercial van and work truck tips to innovative fleet solutions.
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,...
Where Did My Gas Mileage Go?
Every year, when the mercury drops and the snow flies, we Canadians are used to seeing our fuel bills go up – not only at home, but also in our cars and trucks. Why? Well, even though plenty of well-meaning half-truths have been told about this phenomenon for years,...
Making the Cold Fun Again – Or at Least More Bearable
While plenty of us love the first cool days of fall and the changing of the leaves – not to mention the passing of the mosquitoes and black flies – it is the rare Canadian who looks forward to the cold, dark days of winter. The extended warm up periods, long idles to...
Expertec Abbotsford Rolls Out First Spacekap Installation
We are excited to announce the completion of the first Spacekap installation from our new shop in Abbotsford, BC. Here we have Mr. and Mrs. Peavoy of Whistler BC, proudly showing off their shiny new Spacekap. It feels good to see brake lights out of our Abbotsford...
Getting the Work Truck Ready for Winter
Now that the snow is falling, plenty of companies running vehicle fleets and tradesmen with work trucks are scurrying to get the vehicles winterized. Usually, this is nothing more than a regular maintenance session with the afterthought of checking the coolant and...
Dashing Through the Snow? Here’s How to do it Safely!
Here we are, in November and the snow is on the ground. Apparently for keeps. Now, the scary part for most of us that are used to driving in snow isn’t “Us” - it’s the other guy – you know the one – texting, drinking coffee, eating his breakfast, and running late...
How Not to Upfit Your Work Vehicle
You’ve seen them – on the jobsite, in traffic, at the home improvement store… They might be new or they might be virtually antiques, some may even have nice paint jobs of leftover house paint over fiberglass tape. They are the trucks and vans driven by men and women...