Pickup box removal enables upfitters to modify by removing the existing pickup box and installing a variety of work truck bodies, such as flatbeds, service and catering bodies, etc. Ford, GM and Ram are the only OEMs...
We are an upfitter experiencing regular issues handling newer chassis electrical systems, especially with lighting flashing too fast or working for a little while and then stopping. As these problems consistently occur...
We are an upfitter installing equipment and bodies for customers. Are there any upcoming Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard changes that will affect us?
We are a truck equipment distributor, and some customers have recently been asking cargo securement questions following a series of roadside inspections. Where can we find tiedown requirements, and have they been...
We are a truck equipment distributor that regularly installs partitions, bins and racks in cargo vans. A customer recently asked if the partitions are “crash-rated for the new vans.” We haven’t found any requirements...
We install ladder racks and partitions in vans and understand a new roof crush test takes effect in the fall. How can we be prepared to meet these requirements?
As a truck equipment upfitter, we are often asked to add trailer hitches and other trailer towing devices to the trucks we build for customers. How can we determine proper trailer hitch rating based on the need?
We are an upfitter, and during the body and equipment installation process, we noticed some chassis with frontal area and completed vehicle weight limitations in their incomplete vehicle documents and body builder books...