Commercial Vehicle Business Network

JUNE 2025 PROPUBS

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.

These 4 Solutions Don’t Just Improve Your Work Truck, They Improve You. Here’s How.

Open your favorite industry publication and it won’t be long before you see ads or articles touting features that “optimize efficiency” or “streamline operations.”   You’ll rarely find these same products advertised for their less tangible, more personal benefits, like peace of mind or better health in the long run. So, we’re...

Powering Progress: How Digital Marketplaces are Revolutionizing the Commercial Vehicle Industry

The commercial vehicle industry is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by several factors, including a rapidly evolving buyer demographic. With millennials now making up a significant portion of the workforce and Generation Z steadily growing, the expectations for how businesses acquire vehicles have fundamentally changed. These digitally native generations demand...

Investing In Core Strengths During Uncertain Times

As many companies nervously grapple with supply chain concerns and the threat of rising costs, some may yield to the temptation to put their growth and expansion plans on hold. For Scelzi Enterprises, that is not the current mindset. A regret for owner Mike Scelzi during his 45+ years at...

Innovation & Adaptability in a Shifting Commercial Vehicle Market

The commercial vehicle industry is experiencing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. As traditional driving experiences evolve into dynamic, software-enhanced interactions, businesses must adapt to these changes to stay competitive. Gregory Skinner, VP of Strategic Insights at Escalant, highlighted these shifts at the Spring 2025 CVB Summit, emphasizing the...

Why Modern Contractors Choose Adrian Steel Upfits for their Trucks

Tool theft and mismanagement from work trucks are more than an inconvenience, they threaten productivity on the job and peace of mind for contractors when on the go. This cost is more than just financial — it leads to missed jobs, unexpected downtime, and expensive replacements of tools themselves. While...

CTech Manufacturing Launches VanPro Modular Storage Line Designed Specifically for Work Vans

CTech Manufacturing’s all-new line of premium shelving, workbenches, and toolboxes/parts cabinets are designed specifically for the work van industry. Engineered to fit the most popular commercial work vans on the road today. Each VanPro component is precision-engineered to contour perfectly with the wall profile of your specific van make and model. Whether you’re an...

Tap Into the Booming Commercial Vehicle Market with Work Truck Solutions

In this episode of Driving Solutions, Kathryn Schifferle, founder and Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions, and Jim Press, a former executive at Toyota North America and Chrysler, and now a senior advisor to the company, discuss why the commercial market is booming and how dealers can successfully transition into it.

Stellar Expands NXT Series with Versatile New NXT24 and NXT30 Hooklifts

New models are designed to fill the gap for customers who need different load capacities and more flexibility in terms of container lengths and hook heights. Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic and service trucks, service cranes, service truck and van accessories, tire trucks and manipulators, hooklifts, fuel and lube trucks, trailers and...