Fleet & Commercial Vehicle
Outfitting News

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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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