Blogs and News

Buying an electric box truck is nothing like buying another diesel. See how to check your routes, range, payload, and charging reality before you sign, so you can tell a smart electric box truck for sale from an expensive mistake.

A wrapped truck advertises around the clock and shields the factory paint, but a working truck is hard on vinyl. See how material, coverage, and surface prep decide whether commercial truck wraps last five good years or twelve hard months.

Twelve trucks across four body types tests any build partner. See what separates dependable fleet upfitters from a shop with open bay space, from spec accuracy and build consistency to parts depth, warranty, and service after the truck leaves the lot.

An enclosed service body turns a work truck into a locked, weather-sealed shop on wheels. See which trades gain the most, how secure storage weighs against daily access, and how the payload tradeoff decides which Knapheide enclosed service body fits your crew.

A chassis spec'd around the body, the payload, and the route arrives ready to earn. See how fleets work back from the job to get GVWR, cab-to-axle, PTO, and frame strength right before they compare cab and chassis trucks for sale.

The right landscape dump truck depends on your crew size and the loads you actually haul, not the biggest truck on the lot. See how job type sets the chassis class, body, drivetrain, and financing, so the truck you sign for still fits three seasons from now.

A missed inspection window means a parked truck, and a parked truck earns nothing. The federal rule requires every commercial vehicle to pass an annual inspection, but the real challenge starts when something fails. This guide covers what the inspection checks, who is qualified to perform it, and why handling the inspection and any compliance repairs under one roof keeps failed items from turning into days of lost work.

Our Faces of Lynch Truck Center series begins with Bill R., Towing Parts Advisor. Learn about his role supporting towing fleets, his passion for helping customers, and what he enjoys outside of work.

Get your commercial vehicle ready for spring with practical tips for Midwest businesses. From tire and brake inspections to upfits, DOT compliance, and equipment checks, Lynch Truck Center helps keep your fleet safe and productive.

Winter-proof your fleet with expert tips from Lynch Truck Center. From vehicle inspections and winter equipment to driver training and emergency kits, learn how to keep your trucks safe, efficient, and ready for the cold months ahead.

Meet Travis, our newest Service Advisor at Lynch Truck Center. Learn why he joined our team, what excites him about helping commercial and towing customers, and a little about his life outside of work.

In just a few short years, turbodiesel pickup trucks have become a popular choice on Waterford job sites. We’re also starting to see diesel engines available on medium-duty utility vehicles and carriers, and even making their way to smaller pickups and SUVs. 

Buy too light and you turn away calls; buy too heavy and you tie up capital in a rig that sits in the yard. The medium duty class covers that middle ground, but the right spec depends on the work you actually run. This guide walks through reading your call mix, understanding lift versus pull ratings, matching the chassis to your loads, and weighing build quality, financing, and total cost of ownership.

A used rollback can be a smart buy or an expensive mistake, and the price tag rarely tells you which. A rollback hides its wear in the deck, slide rails, hydraulics, and frame, places most buyers never think to check. This walkaround guide covers what to read in the paperwork and what to inspect on the truck, from crossmembers and cylinders to the winch, PTO, and chassis, before you talk price.

Every growing heavy recovery operation reaches a point where a standard wrecker starts costing it jobs. This guide walks through when a rotator earns its place in the fleet: how to read your own dispatch data, weigh job difficulty against raw volume, tally the work you've been subcontracting away, and run honest utilization math before you commit. It also covers spec'ing the right unit and planning for uptime, parts, and operator training.

The Isuzu NPR earns its spot in delivery yards and trade shops by nailing the unglamorous stuff: a low cab forward design that turns tight and parks where bigger trucks can't, payload ratings tuned to real last mile and vocational work, and service access that keeps trucks earning instead of sitting in the bay. This guide breaks down where the NPR fits, how to match GVWR class to your load, gas versus diesel by route, and why the dealer behind the sale matters as much as the truck.

The answer depends on a few factors, such as the dump truck weight limit, make, and model. If you’re shopping for a dump truck near Northern Chicago, you’ll find a wide selection of models in our new dump truck inventory. How much can a dump truck carry? Typically, larger dump trucks can carry about 28,000 pounds or about 14 tons. On average, smaller dump trucks can transport around 13,000 to 15,000 pounds or 6.5 to 7.5 tons.

Meet Perry H., Commercial Account Manager at Lynch Truck Center. With nearly 8 years of experience, Perry helps customers maintain efficient fleets and keep their businesses moving.

What factors should you consider when deciding between a diesel and a gas engine? Continue reading to learn further about the pros and cons of diesel and gas engines and use this information to make an informed decision.

A differential rebuild is not a routine service for your vehicle; it’s a major job that will only be required if you manage to damage your differential beyond repair. If you’re experiencing a problem with your differential, it’s important to get it corrected as soon as possible to ensure you’re safe as you commute through Northern Chicago.