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WATCH + LISTEN: DEALERSHIP SUCCESS – Ringing in the New Year

Ardina Chaco Ferrin of CVBNetwork.com sat down with Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager, Comvoy to ring in the new year with a relaunch of our popular Dealership Success column – bringing their many collective years of working at (and leading) Commercial Dealerships to the mix. 

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Prime Design Launches the Next Generation of ErgoRack,the Original Ergonomic Ladder Rack

Eagan, MN – January 1, 2025 – Prime Design, a Safe Fleet Brand, announces the release of its next-generation ErgoRack, their ergonomic ladder rack solution built to improve safety and efficiency for vans, pickups, and other commercial vehicles. This next generation’s updates will debut with changes that simplify the design, make installation even easier, and reduce ladder reach-up height, all while maintaining its reputation of quality and performance since 1992. Regarding the updates, Prime Designs’ Product Manager, Jon Busch says: “Prime Design doesn’t just use ‘ergonomics’ as a...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / Deist / FordPros / Read

Maximizing ROI and Increasing Adaptability

The Switch-N-Go® Solution for Work Truck Fleets If you are a part of the work truck industry, you know that finding new truck chassis has become an ongoing challenge. Add to that the rising costs of new trucks and equipment, and it is no wonder that fleet managers and business owners are looking for ways to do more with less. What if you could maximize your existing fleet’s potential without having to wait for new truck deliveries or spend on new chassis? In today’s market,...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / CVBNetwork / FordPros / Read / Safe Fleet / Safety Central

AI’s Accelerating the Evolution of Video Safety Systems. Here’s How.

The Rise of AI Go ahead, try to find an executive who hasn’t been trying to implement AI in one way or another. You won’t. AI is playing a big part in the evolution of vehicle video safety tech, to the benefit of fleets of all types who need detection and camera systems for commercial vehicles. Arguably the buzzword of the year (or decade, at this rate), artificial intelligence is improving video and detection systems on multiple facets. In fact, it’s raising the bar high...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / CVBNetwork / FordPros / Read / Scelzi

Reasons for Optimism Abound

Many Trends Heading in a Positive Direction for Work Truck Upfitters As we reach the end of 2024 many things seem to be trending in the right direction for the U.S. work truck industry. The road ahead will likely have some twists and turns, but looking at the big picture we have good reasons to be cautiously optimistic. Some of those reasons include: FALLING INTEREST RATES: The interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in November led to an overall loosening of credit and gradual...

Commercial Vehicle Pro / FordPros / MHCCA / Read

Stay Iterative… to Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes

By Kirk Mann, Executive Vice President and Head of Transportation, Vendor Solutions Mitsubishi HC Capital America Early in my career, I had the chance to shadow the CEO of the equipment finance company for which I was working. He was incredibly intelligent, kind and motivating. I loved listening to him, gaining perspective and applying what I absorbed in many areas of my life. One day, I learned one of the most important keys to success in business – perhaps life – not from a tip...

Commercial Truck Training / Commercial Vehicle Pro / CVBNetwork / FordPros / Read

Navigating Our Evolving Landscape

As we rapidly approach 2025, our industry finds itself at yet another crossroads, this of technological innovation, shifting customer expectations, and economic challenges. Dealers, fleet managers, and sales professionals must not only adapt to these changes but also leverage them as opportunities to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Here’s a look at key trends shaping the industry and strategies to stay ahead, especially for those managing sales teams or seeking training to excel in 2025 and beyond. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sales...