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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.
Commercial Trailers – A New Trend in Upfitting
Expertec has been on the cutting edge of upfitting and outfitting trucks and vans for over a decade, and in that time, we’ve seen lots of trends, fads, and new technology being used. Lots of them didn’t last, but one of the latest ones is, in our opinion, one of the...
The Next Generation of Ranger Design Shelving
For years, Expertec has been a proud supplier of Ranger Design commercial vehicle equipment. Today we are excited to announce the availability of Ranger Design's new innovative van shelving. The new shelving system makes life easier while providing options to...
Getting a Grip on Towing
As a commercial vehicle upfitter, some of the common questions we field from contractors and fleet managers deal with towing the trailers they need to get from jobsite to jobsite. It’s no lie that a newer turbo diesel dually can and does tow tens of thousands of...
Partitions and Bulkheads – Fixing What Detroit Didn’t Give You
Anyone who has ever bought a van for work is usually surprised that there really is nothing between the front seats and the back door. It is really and truly empty. The good news is that all that space gives you tons of options as to exactly how you want to customize...
Ranger Design – A Place For Everything and Everything in its Place
One of the most exciting moments in vehicle ownership is the day you drive it off the lot. The smell, the feel, the power – maybe even the fun of a few options like a premium radio or GPS system – they all contribute to a sense of pride in the decision you made to...
The State of Alternate Fuels for Commercial Work Vehicles
It’s no secret that Western Canada is the oilfield that fuels our country, but with the downturn of the fossil fuels industries in the last few years, the questions for the industry are no longer “how long can it last?” but “when will it come back?” Despite the...
Outfitting Industry Trends – Rethinking the Old Standards
A wise man once observed that in the circumstance that requires their usage, umbrellas, handguns, and ladders have no substitute. While those first two may be easy for the businessman or the police officer to carry, a ladder most certainly requires some thought as to...
The Evolution of the Truck Topper
Let’s face it, for most of us, the truck bed cap, or topper, or whatever you choose to call it represents the worst of both worlds. Too low to allow you to really haul stuff in the bed of your pickup, too small to let you actually get into the bed to find something,...
Sage Oil Vac – Maintenance, Safety, and A Mad Farmer
When it comes to keeping a fleet of vehicles – or even one – going, the king of all maintenance is still the oil change. No other single act can virtually guarantee your engine – gas, diesel, mobile, or fixed – will last for thousands of duty cycles and hours no...