• Work truck upfit guide published

    Sept. 11, 2012
    2 min read

    A new 10-page guide to upfitting work trucks has been published and is available from Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter. The Work Truck Upfit Selection Guide includes critical considerations for spec’ing and building work trucks for all types of applications and requirements, the company said.

    The Guide takes decision-makers through a detailed process of evaluating the most important considerations when selecting a work-truck upfitter. Each of the evaluation criteria is described and a list of key questions is provided that can be used like a checklist regarding:

    • The qualifications of the upfitter when it comes to certification and regulatory compliance
    • The degree of knowledge and experience the upfitter has regarding your specific industry or vocation
    • The design and engineering capabilities of the upfitter
    • The array of products, technologies, and services offered by the upfitter
    • The willingness of the upfitter to develop cost-saving solutions
    • The degree of commitment the upfitter demonstrates with regard to safety standards and accident/injury avoidance
    • The knowledge of fleet procurement, maintenance, and replacement procedures the upfitter has

    According to Auto Truck Group, the Guide assists both novice and experienced, large and small truck buyers, business operators, and fleet managers by providing up-to-date information, including regulatory information, and describing the growing role of the upfitter in the truck buying and truck maintenance service sectors.

    It includes charts and illustrations; references pertinent study data; provides a list of industry resources and links for more information; as well as offers 10 quick tips for making the upfit process go smoothly.

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