Custom Fleet Vehicle Upfitting

Learn how to choose fleet vehicle upfitting options

1. Evaluate the end use of your vehicles

   Consider the jobs your vehicles need to do, keeping both your current and future needs in mind. As your business evolves, the purpose of your vehicles may evolve too.

2. Involve drivers in the planning process

   Include employees in conversations when planning upfits for their vehicles. This ensures you take their needs into account before embarking on a costly upfit. The result will be happier employees and a more efficient use of budget.

3. Think about external upfitting options for carrying cargo

   Fleet drivers who move ladders, trailers or any other large cargo may need ladder racks, trailer hitches, and other options to transport job materials.

4. Decide on vehicle graphics and branding

   Vehicle graphics are a great way to increase brand exposure every time an employee visits a job site or customer. It can help bring in more leads while presenting a polished professional image to the public.

5. Speak with an Ewald fleet management specialist

   At Ewald, our fleet management specialists work with you to plan the most effective upfit that suits both employee needs and your budget.

Learn how to custom brand fleet vehicles

1. Outline your branding specifications

   Make note of any logo, color, font and image guidelines that must be adhered to with company branding.

2. Share your vision with your fleet management company

   Speak with a fleet management specialist to develop a shared vision for adding company branding to your leased fleet vehicles. At Ewald, we work with your preferred vendor, or recommend a vendor of our own, and we’ll manage the process from start to finish.

3. Strengthen brand awareness on every job site visit

   Increase leads and customer trust as fleet vehicles visit job sites while effortlessly promoting your brand.

Learn how to incorporate costs of fleet upfitting into your lease

1. Establish the number and type of vehicles in your fleet

   The first step in fleet building is to choose the right vehicle for the job. During your vehicle acquisition stage, determine the right makes and models that will allow your employees to work effectively.

2. Determine which upfitting options you need

   Examine the end use of each vehicle in your fleet to determine which upfitting options you need. Don't forget to talk to drivers about the additional equipment they need to do their jobs so you can take that into account when planning your upfits.

3. Talk to an Ewald fleet management professional

   The fleet specialists here at Ewald Fleet Solutions offer guidance on vehicle types, lease types, and upfitting options to help your company get the most out of your leases. Depending on the situation and upfitting required, we can capitalize your upfitting costs into your monthly lease payment.