Category: Columns

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WATCH + LISTEN: Propane Powers the Future of Fleet EV Charging

Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sat down with Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager, Business Development, Propane Education Research Council (PERC), to discuss PERC’s key role in powering the future of Fleet EV charging and what that will look like in the coming years. Read Jim’s article HERE

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Propane Powers the Future of Fleet EV Charging

After decades of reliably providing energy as a vehicle fuel, propane is now reducing emissions as an EV charging solution. By: Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager, Business Development at PERC As electric vehicles (EVs) increasingly become integral to fleet operations, the demand for reliable and sustainable charging solutions is rising. However, the electric grid is struggling to keep pace with the rapid expansion of EVs, creating significant challenges for fleet owners. In some cases, fleets may be waiting up to three years before infrastructure can be...

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WATCH + LISTEN: Commercial Truck Training | Will Brogan

Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network sat down with longtime industry friend and partner Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Training (CTT) powered by One Nexus, to talk about CTT’s transition, the future of the dealership landscape, and how the quickly changing face of technology informs it all.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Using the “Tools” at Your Disposal

In the world of work trucks and vans, we have lots of tools – some of which are new(er) and some that date back to the origins of our business. But no matter the age of the tools we have at our disposal, it’s best to employ them in a fashion that best serves our customers, which will almost always be good for our business too; and this is true regardless of what your business is, from dealerships, to upfitters, to OEMs, to any vendor...

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DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Modern Merchandising – Redefining the Customer Experience

By Shawn Horswill, Senior Vice President, Product, Work Truck Solutions In today’s fast-paced business environment, commercial vehicles are the lifeblood of countless enterprises. From bustling construction sites to efficient delivery fleets, these workhorses are essential for transporting goods, providing services, and driving economic growth. For the business owners and fleet managers who rely on these vehicles, the purchasing process is a critical decision that directly impacts their operational efficiency and bottom line. In the digital age, customer expectations have evolved dramatically. The days of browsing...

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END-USER STORY: Jay, Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping

In Edgewater, Maryland, “Jay” Rohrbaugh, owner of Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping, began transforming landscapes and beautifying properties just before the year 2000. Nearly 25 years later, Jay’s company continues to remain successful. But, what is his secret? The answer is hard work, exceptional service and the versatility of Switch-N-Go® work trucks. Discovery Jay first came across Switch-N-Go® while searching online, particularly through a post on Lawn Site by early adopter Jarod Hynson, who loved and praised the system’s effectiveness on a Freightliner FL-70. Intrigued...

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Commerical Truck Success: The Real Drivers of Your Business

By Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Success, Powered by OneNexus “The only source of knowledge is experience.” – Albert Einstein In today’s competitive market landscape, businesses in every industry are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role that end-users play not just in purchasing decisions, but in shaping the entire product lifecycle. Your effort to establishing meaningful relationships with these end-users – those who drive and utilize your vehicle on the job site – goes beyond customer service and putting out fires; it involves actively seeking and utilizing...

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END-USER STORY: Melco Fence Co – Building Great Products is Your Best Advertising

At a Time When Standards Seem to be Declining Everywhere,  Maintaining Yours will Set You Apart from the Crowd When a new work truck is delivered to the customer, we sometimes think the transaction is complete. But only if we do it wrong. A work truck is not a consumable item like pizza, or something that sits secluded in the corner of a garage like a hot water heater. A work truck is a mobile, interactive billboard that demonstrates your company’s commitment to quality every...

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END-USER STORY: STACHLER CONCRETE

VENTURO CRANE EASES WORKLOAD FOR CONCRETE PROVIDER INTRODUCTION Stachler Concrete, Inc. is a family-owned and operated concrete provider in St. Henry, Ohio. They specialize in residential and commercial interior and exterior concrete and stone work. THE CHALLENGE Stachler Concrete handles the footing, foundation walls, basement flooring, patios, driveways, sidewalks and more. Andy Stachler, owner of Stachler Concrete needed to replace an outdated Auto Crane to continue keeping his projects on track. He needed a new crane with a smaller footprint that had the capabilities to...

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NuPropel: Revolutionizing Trucking with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Here in the NuPropel section of Comvoy.com, we explore various technologies that businesses and commercial fleet managers can employ to realize their environmental and sustainability goals (ESG); technology such as propane-fed internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEV) are two such options. Propane, also known as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or autogas, is a mature green technology enjoying renewed interest as emissions regulations tighten worldwide. Battery electric vehicles (BEV) are another option for fleets looking to reduce emissions. Although commercial BEVs are relatively new, they...