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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherFebruary 7, 2017

Tips for Spec'ing Engines and Transmissions

With new advancements in technology impacting price, fuel economy, and maintenance intervals, properly spec’ing engines and transmissions for your work trucks is more important than ever.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJanuary 25, 2017

Ford F-Series Super Duty: All That Power

Ford’s range of full-size F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 pickups and chassis cabs is all-new for 2017. The new truck is available as a chassis cab or in regular cab, crew cab, and SuperCab configurations with 6.75- and 8.0-foot beds.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2016

Comparing Vans by Lifecycle Cost

This analysis shows that ownership costs for vans with similar powertrains, GVWR, and capacities can vary by manufacturer as much as $9,000.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 18, 2016

2016 L.A. Auto Show: Specialty Vehicles

While new vehicles are the reason most people attend the L.A. Auto Show, it is also a gallery of the cutting edge, the fastest, and most unusual specialty designs available today. Read full coverage here.

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ArticlesSeptember 14, 2016

Selecting a Cab Chassis vs. Cutaway Chassis

There are numerous considerations to be made the next time you choose between a cutaway or cab chassis. Cab configuration, maneuverability, vehicle class, desired body, off-road frequency, and cost should all play a role in the selection process.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 22, 2016

Fleet Reduces Fuel Expense by Converting to Propane

After converting 10 of its Chevrolet Express cargo vans from gasoline to propane autogas, this beverage fleet saved approximately $10,000 in fuel costs in less than a year.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJuly 15, 2016

20 Spec'ing Mistakes that Negatively Impact Truck Resale

When spec'ing a truck, it is critical to find the balance between building a truck to perform the intended job function and ensuring there will be a strong secondary buyer demand in the resale market at the end of its lifecycle.

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Videosby StaffJuly 14, 2016

Michigan, Army Team on Smart Mobility Test

The U.S. Army and the Michigan Department of Transportation collaborated to test vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technology for Army vehicles along I-69 in St. Clair and Lapeer counties.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 12, 2016

Isuzu's N-Series Cabovers

Work Truck editors participated in an Isuzu driving event that featured three N-Series cabovers, including the Class 3 NPR, Class 4 NPR-HD, and Class 5 NRR.

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Videosby StaffApril 1, 2016

Nissan's NV Drift Van

Formula Drift driver Chris Forsberg tested an NV Cargo that had been set up as a drift vehicle on an obstacle course set up by Nissan.

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