Vehicle Specification

For fleet managers and upfitters, spec’ing replacement commercial vehicles isn’t just about swapping like for like. Whether you’re working with conventional internal combustion, alternative fuel or electric platforms...

Primarily composed of utility, service and crane body manufacturers, AISBM works closely with OEMs on issues relating to utility/service body installation on chassis.

While electrification has been front and center in regulations and headlines, choosing the most productive energy source depends on your operation’s specific needs as related to duty cycle, energy availability and...

Vocational truck procurement requires specialized attention to ensure cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

By following a few strategic steps, you can help ensure your organization selects the most productive commercial vehicles that align with its goals.

Performing box removal on pickups is getting increasingly difficult, especially with the newer, advanced safety systems. What are our responsibilities as an upfitter?

One of the most important aspects of commercial vehicle design is to ensure the safety of the final product, as spec' writers and fleet professionals have an obligation to provide safe vehicles. While it may appear to be...

Product safety is a primary end-goal in commercial vehicle design, and there are numerous aspects to consider in multi-stage manufacturing.

It can be challenging to find information on which vehicles are eligible for pickup box removal and their conformance limitations. The manufacturer designates the factory pickup box delete version as an incomplete...