Commercial Vehicle Business Network - Breaking News
Opportunities Abound
Opportunities take many shapes and sizes. They can be disguised as a global problem, such as the pandemic we’re finally putting in our rear view mirror, or an individual problem like a customer who calls you looking for a solution to an issue. Regardless, if you realize it’s a chance to make a positive impact, the results can be far reaching.
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.
As we all know, opportunities come in many shapes and sizes. Looking back over the last couple of years, there were many opportunities to talk to your customers, although many of those conversations weren’t quite what you – or your customers – likely wanted. Much of the time, the discussion centered around work trucks and vans you simply didn’t have / couldn’t get (at least not quickly) for them. Rather, you had to talk about the options for ordering, and the time that would take,...
High weight capacity and innovative safety features help heavy-duty hydraulic service crane fit applications in several industries Cincinnati, Ohio, August, 2023 – Venco Venturo, an industry leader in the engineering, service and sales of work-ready service cranes, truck bodies, hoists and accessories since 1952, is underscoring the importance of safety and power in heavy-duty crane technology with the HT60KX. “We are excited to roll out the HT60KX crane,” Venco Venturo Vice President, Sales and Marketing Ian Lahmer said. “This crane gives operators a perfect balance...
BELTON, MO – August 18, 2023 – Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, has extended its tarp system capabilities with the acquisition of Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, an industry-leading provider of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform trailers. Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions is a leading designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of innovative rolling tarpaulin systems and replacement parts. Merlot’s unique segmented design provides the industry’s highest level of durability and lowest lifetime costs for fleets of all sizes and for truck and trailer owner/operators. For over...
After a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Ed Peper is bidding adieu to General Motors. His influence and impact on the company have been nothing short of extraordinary, and his retirement marks the end of an era. A GM Veteran Ed Peper joined General Motors in 1984, making him a quintessential GM veteran. The dedication and passion he brought to the company throughout his successful career has been influential in shaping the company into what we know today. His 39 plus-years with General Motors...
As the global transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) gains momentum, the need for efficient and accessible charging solutions emerges as a critical challenge. The development of a robust and flexible charging infrastructure is of special concern for widespread adoption within the commercial EV arena, and is going to require the employment of more innovative thinking than what we have seen thus far. One intriguing idea suggests that company EV fleets could play a pivotal role in addressing this challenge, by leveraging Vehicle-to-Grid uni-directional smart charging...
So, you have been making sales calls with little success. As a result of all the negative news, you have decided to wait around the dealership until more inventory is available and the market picks up. I’m here to tell you that is the worst strategy possible in this or any economic environment. Let’s take a quick look at history: He tried 1,000s of materials to create the invention he knew would change the world. A reporter asked him, “Are you ready to give up?”...
How do you unleash the full potential of your commercial dealership and outmaneuver the relentless competition? Well, in today’s world, that doesn’t necessarily mean having a vast on-lot inventory for shoppers to choose from. Those days may never return. There are ways to attract commercial prospects other than maintaining a Yellowstone Park-sized herd of work trucks. Instead, look for growth by encouraging shoppers to engage with your product online.Your ability to attract, engage, and ultimately convert fleeting prospects into loyal customers should be a top...
This very day, I got a call from an agency in New York(!) that I supplied an F150 with a food delivery system that arrived this week. He (John) had a problem that could be solved if I and my dealership could react quickly (before the MSO was assigned). Sounds simple enough, but the paperwork said they were “Meals on Wheels…so-and-so town, Inc.” So, what’s the problem? The MSO, to satisfy the good people in New York DOL, AND the insurer of Meals, MUST include...
Yes, my life is very complicated, too…but my clients “might” be sympathetic, but likely don’t really care. What my clients want is for me to Keep it Simple.They don’t need to hear me moan about the shortages: they already know that. They just need me to tell them what I am able to do, and how soon…if they give me the info I need to move the Ford needle.Are they a fleet account, with FIN code, a government account with a GFIN code? Even better....
One of your operators accidentally drives over their crane remote on the jobsite while the crane is suspended in the air. The tailgate release on your dump body is malfunctioning in the middle of a landscaping project. Your work truck’s electric inverter will not power up, leaving you without 110V in the field. Repairs take time. And time is money. When your business depends on fully operational work trucks, you benefit greatly from having access to mobile field services, and their ability to meet you...
