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The Commercial Vehicle Industry – Truly a Community 

The mission of the CVBNetwork is to be the toolbox of resources for the entirety of the commercial vehicle ecosystem:

  • To support the entire network of businesses in the ecosystem and increase their connectedness through the exchange of ideas with peers;
  • To offer education plus exposure to resources, procedures and best practices being used by others in the industry;
  • To be a meeting place and hub of resources, information, stories and breaking news.

Morgan Olson Unveils Jeep-Based Kestrel Work Truck

(Morgan Olson: Sturgis, MI) — Morgan Olson continues their legacy of award-winning innovation with the launch of the all-new “Kestrel” work truck.  Named after the bold and agile kestrel – a small but fierce falcon known for its precision and efficiency. This compact powerhouse is smaller than Morgan Olson’s iconic...

Fleet Tech Going Mainstream: What Providers Need to Know

New findings from Escalent’s Fleet Advisory Hub™ insights program reveal a dramatic upswing in readiness for fleet technology adoption, signaling that several once-emerging tools have firmly entered the mainstream consciousness of fleet business decision-makers. In the sixth edition of our Fleet Technology Index (FTI) study, the overall FTI score—a composite...

Knapheide’s PGTE Gooseneck Body: Built for the Way They Work

(Knapheide; Quincy, IL) — Knapheide introduced a new work truck body earlier this year at the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Week exhibition, the steel PGTE gooseneck. It builds upon Knapheide’s existing line of PGT gooseneck bodies, combining the flatbed hauling capabilities of the PGTC with the storage of...

How CTE is Guiding Fleets Toward a Zero-Emission Future

As pressure mounts to decarbonize commercial transportation, fleets are asking a tough question: how do you move to zero-emission vehicles without disrupting operations, or breaking the bank? The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a nonprofit planning and engineering firm with over 30 years of experience, is helping fleets...

CARB Adds Flexibility to Truck Fleet Requirements, Including A Repeal of Some ACF Requirements

(California Air Resources Board: Sacramento, CA) — Heavy-duty vehicle public fleet owners subject to California’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulation have new flexibility in meeting the regulation’s requirements along with streamlined processes for applying for exemptions. Today’s approval of amendments to ACF by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will help state...

Greenlane Launches “Charge On Us” Dealer Program, Includes $500 Charging Credit

(Greenlane: Santa Monica, CA) — While upfront costs for battery electric trucks are trending downward, Greenlane, a leader in public charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, is launching its “Charge On Us” dealer program to help further reduce costs and ease the path to electrification for fleet customers. The program includes $500 in charging credits...

Workhorse W56 Step Van Eligible For $85,000 Incentive in California

(Workhorse Group: Sharonville, OH) — Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or the “Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced that its W56 step van is eligible for $85,000 in base incentives per vehicle through California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus...

“Were You Expecting an Exploding Pen?”

Maybe I’m just different… I don’t get awed by the movies when you see some mega display of technology, an overwhelming force of machinery that’s supposed to incite some type of powerful emotion, be it fear or anything else.  Nope, I go the other way… Think James Bond in Skyfall,...

Ford Pro and Southern Company Drive Energy Savings with Pilot Program

Earlier this year, Ford Pro and Atlanta-based energy provider Southern Company launched a six-month pilot program to gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with managed charging for electric commercial fleet operations and its impact on the electric grid. The pilot demonstrated how Southern Company can shift charging for its...