Wired2Serve Blog

When it comes to lighting patterns for vehicle work lights, we often ask customers if they prioritize breadth or depth and are sometimes met with confusion. We find that some work vehicle customers are unsure whether spotlights or floodlights will best suit their operators' needs. While these two types of lighting patterns can be confused, it's important for upfitters to understand the differences in their lighting output and what the best applications are for each. So what is the difference, and where and when should they be installed and used?

Both halogen and xenon headlights are popular light options in the automotive, truck and heavy equipment world. They both have very long lives, longer than incandescent miniature bulbs, so what are their differences and how do you decide which type to use?

Lighting infractions are one of the leading reasons a fleet's maintenance score can deteriorate. In 2012, they accounted for 4 of the top 11 violation categories, or nearly 25% of all violations. It may be hard to believe, but lighting violations are also one of the easiest categories to prevent and control.