Category: Columns

“Were You Expecting an Exploding Pen?”

Maybe I’m just different… I don’t get awed by the movies when you see some mega display of technology, an overwhelming force of machinery that’s supposed to incite some type of powerful emotion, be it fear or anything else.  Nope, I go the other way… Think James Bond in Skyfall,...

Transitioning To a Zero-Emissions Fleet With CTE

In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, Ardina Ferrin sits down with Steve Clermont and Alexis Hedges of the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a nonprofit engineering and planning firm with more than three decades of experience helping fleets navigate the transition to clean vehicle technologies.

Commercial Dealership Success In Nashville

Work Truck Solutions’ Rachelle and Serra Chevrolet’s Jordan Frey discuss using BusinessBuilder by Work Truck Solutions and how well it has worked out since enrollment.

Five Hours Per Week: Thoughts On Work/Life Balance

I sat at the dinner table one night in January with my wife and kids, laptop open and still feverishly working because of a project not yet completed.  My daughter asked why I was still working during dinner and “after hours.” I shared that I was trying to get something...

Southern California Continues Dedication to Clean Commercial Transportation Despite Economic Uncertainty and Politics

Southern California continues to lead the charge in advancing clean, commercial transportation technologies, despite being buffeted by winds of economic uncertainty and global politics. In a region long challenged by some of the nation’s worst air quality — particularly in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties — local and...

Elevate Your Commercial Dealer Expertise by Leveraging Learning Resources

Sponsored If you want to be a successful commercial vehicle dealer, you’ve got to do more than just offer quality work vehicle solutions to current and potential customers; you’ve got to provide them with insights into which products and solutions are right for their needs. But the path to acquiring...

Commercial Truck Success: “What Does a Good Day Look Like?”

In my role in this industry, I often come across those looking for a sense of direction. Some just need a dose of motivation, and some need a full-on system. Naturally, there are plenty in between.  Something that has become evident over the course of those conversations is a question...

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...

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,...