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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

Sponsored 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....

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

(CTech Manufacturing: Weston, WI) — 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...

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

(Stellar Industries: Garner, IA) — 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 more, is excited to announce the launch of the NXT24 and NXT30 Hooklifts, two new models to augment Stellar’s highly successful NXT Hooklift Series. Designed to...

Volvo CTO Lars Stenqvist Champions Multi-Technology Path to Net-Zero

(TRC: Arlington, TX) — In a keynote that underscored both realism and resolve, Volvo Group Chief Technology Officer Lars Stenqvist addressed the ACT Expo audience with a clear message: reaching net-zero emissions in commercial transport will require a broad toolkit of solutions, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hydrogen fuel-cell systems,...

Morgan Olson Unveils 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...

RISE Robotics Launches the Beltdraulic All-Electric Liftgategate

(RISE Robotics: Somerville, MA) — Unlike traditional hydraulic systems, the fluid-free design removes pumps, hoses, and the risk of oil leaks. The Railgate 5500 is built for fleets that demand both speed and efficiency, operating twice as fast as comparable hydraulic systems while weighing 200 pounds less. Its faster lift...