Commercial Vehicle Business Network

DECEMBER 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.

2026 Toyota Tacoma Brings More Power and Utility to Tradesmen and Small Business Fleets

(CVBN: Chico, CA) — The Toyota Tacoma is generally considered a great, reliable choice for tradesmen needing a versatile, durable truck for professional work, and the 2026 iteration doesn’t disappoint. With its respectable towing and payload capacities, as well as optional off-road features, the Tacoma is well-equipped to meet the...

Ecosystems: The “Modern Future” of Fleet and Commercial Sales

Every commercial and fleet dealership wants to operate like an ecosystem: connected, consistent, and customer-focused. The kind of place where business leads flow naturally into work vehicle sales, service builds loyalty, and information moves freely between departments. It is an admirable goal, maybe even a little idealistic, but it is...

Strategic Resilience and Transformation in the Commercial Vehicle Ecosystem

The commercial vehicle sector finds itself in a period of striking duality. While the long-term outlook remains robust, with the global truck market projected to reach an impressive $18 trillion valuation by 2035, the immediate reality for the industry is one of market turbulence. Navigating this “new normal” requires more...

Building Momentum: What’s Next for Switch-N-Go® in 2026

Sponsored Content Innovation and adaptability continue to shape the work truck industry, and Switch-N-Go® is meeting that evolution head-on with new developments designed to make fleet operations more efficient and versatile. As 2025 draws to a close, Switch-N-Go® reflects on a year of progress and looks ahead to the next...

Now Available: Fall 2025 CVBS Recorded Sessions

(Work Truck Solutions: Chico, CA) — The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) Fall 2025, the nation’s leading virtual summit dedicated to the commercial vehicle industry, is now available on demand. Join industry experts as they discuss how they are Turning Challenges into Progress in today’s fluctuating market environment.  Click here...

City Rent a Truck Launches Stand-Alone Upfit Company, City Truck Equipment

(City Rent A Truck: Kansas City, MO) — City Rent a Truck announces the launch of its sister company, City Truck Equipment— a full-service upfitting brand providing high-quality, job-ready truck builds. City Truck Equipment began as an internal solution to overcome delays, backlogs, and quality challenges with external upfitters. By bringing...

A Year in Review: Knapheide Grows to Better Serve Customers

Sponsored Content 2025 was a year of significant growth for The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, as its commitment to better serving customers led to the expansion of its facilities, network, and capacity. One of the most visible signs of this growth was the expansion of its main manufacturing facility in Quincy,...

Upfitting Trends: Adapting to a Rapidly Evolving Market

Sponsored Content As we move through the final quarter of 2025, we seem to be at a unique moment in time for the work truck industry. The push to electrify everything – driven in part by government incentives and regulations – appears to have run into a brick wall of...

Ford “Pauses” F-150 Lightning Production Amid Market Shifts and Supply Chain Disruptions

(CVBN: Chico, CA) — Ford Motor Company has “paused” production of its flagship electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, amid supply chain disruptions and evolving market dynamics. Production at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center was halted on October 23 following a fire at aluminum supplier Novelis, which disrupted critical material flow....