Start specs with duty cycle, compliance, and driver input to define the “right” truck for your operation. Match engine, transmission, axles, and ratios to terrain and payload to balance fuel economy ...

Given the complexity of today’s trucks, it may be natural for the uninitiated to assume that spec’ing a truck well has become more difficult. But, the opposite is the case, industry executives said.

The only people who like maintenance are those who are paid to do it. At a cost of about a dollar a minute, maintenance is an expensive proposition. But smart operators can spec some of that cost out ...

Nothing is more important to your fleet’s success than properly spec’d trucks. But there are thousands of options out there, so determining which specs are best for your needs can be a challenge.

Oct. 28, 2008 -- For years, a key criterion for spec'ing medium duty trucks has been the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Users select trucks primarily on the basis of their class. So a Class 6 ...

The days of using a generic spec for all fleet applications are over. While I am not sure that a one-size-fits-all approach to spec’ing was ever a good idea, today that approach can spell disaster. It ...