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Upfitter OTD Impacted by Labor & Parts Shortages

Upfitters have been battered by inconsistent chassis deliveries from the OEMs, back-ordered parts, widespread labor shortages, constraints on ordering pre-fabricated parts, and higher expenses for aluminum and steel.

Toups Named President and COO of Masterack

Jon Toups was named president & chief operating officer for Masterack. He assumed this position on May 21, 2021.Earlier, Toups was senior vice president and chief commercial officer for LeasePlan USA, where he worked for nearly 12 years.

Auto Truck Group Stays the Course During COVID-19

Many of us today are working differently than we have in the past, using technology to innovate and find creative ways to keep business moving.

XL Fleet Launches Sales & Installation Partner Network

Fleet electrification solutions now available in nearly 100 upfitter locations throughout North America.

What to Look for at The Work Truck Show 2020

The 20th anniversary of the annual Work Truck Show, held in Indianapolis March 3-6, features innovative new vehicles, products, and services. Here is a sampling to check out.

9 Questions to Ask When Determining Your Truck’s Lifecycle

Determining when exactly to cycle your vehicles is a fine balance among many factors, from acquisition, through operation, and resale or asset disposal. Here are nine questions to answer when you’re deciding when and how to best cycle your trucks.

Fontaine to Offer Pre-Wire for Lytx Video Telematics

Fleets can purchase a vehicle pre-wired for Lytx fleet solutions from Fontaine Modification, making it easier to install a DriveCam SF Series event recorder.

Work Truck Show 2019 Product Preview

More than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space can be daunting to even the seasoned Work Truck Show attendee. Here are a few items you won’t want to miss when you check out the show March 5-8 in Indianapolis.

10 Disadvantages to Using an Upfitter Service Level Agreement

Standardized delivery timelines stipulated in an SLA can create unrealistic expectations. Also, the relationship can become transactional in nature, with a risk of damaging the relationship if there are penalties for missed metrics.

Dondlinger of Auto Truck Group Discusses Post-Acquisition Strategy

Jim Dondlinger, president of the recently acquired Auto Truck Group, discusses the company’s change in ownership, integration of Fleet Body Equipment, the history of ATG, and changes in the industry over the years.