Category: Columns

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

“We must be technology open. Battery-electric trucks and hydrogen-powered trucks are not competing. They are complementary.” 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...

Motive Introduces AI Assisted Platform to Unify Driver Safety, Equipment Monitoring, Spend Management, HR, and Even Coaching

Customers use the platform to unify essential workflows, cut costs, save time, and respond to risk in real time. More than a decade ago, Motive set out to solve a challenge every physical operations leader knows too well: Critical workflows were scattered across disconnected systems. Vehicle tracking, dash cams, fuel...

California Deal With 16 States Would End Key Parts of Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

Landmark settlement confirms that Sacramento will no longer mandate ACF’s high-priority fleet, drayage rules. California has taken steps that, if completed, would over time effectively end key portions of its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, through a settlement of a lawsuit by 16 states spearheaded by the Nebraska attorney general. California...

WATCH + LISTEN | Spring 2025 CVB Summit – Day 2 | The Road Ahead for Commercial Vehicle Dealerships

Jim Press, former COO of Toyota North America and current senior consultant at Work Truck Solutions, leads a panel discussion on navigating the evolving commercial vehicle landscape, heavily influenced by tariffs impacting material costs. Dealers are adapting by strengthening customer relationships, focusing on cost-per-mile and service contracts, and being proactive...

Hyundai Motor Unveils the New XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck at ACT Expo 2025

Anaheim, CA, April 28, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing its ongoing commitment to expanding its hydrogen business in North America. In alignment with its commitment to expanding clean logistics through...

CTT: The Power of Partnerships- Strength in Community

By Will Brogan Success in the fleet and commercial industry isn’t built in isolation—it’s forged through collaboration, shared knowledge, and strong relationships. Whether you’re a dealership leader, a salesperson, an upfitter, or a tech provider, the reality is clear: we are stronger together. Over the years, we’ve seen first-hand how...

WATCH+LISTEN+READ: CVPro-File- Brian Rigby

Driving Success in Commercial Vehicles With a career spanning over two decades and a track record of driving success, Brian Rigby continues to make a mark in the commercial vehicle industry. As the Director of Commercial  and Fleet Operations at Richard Lucas Chevrolet, Brian’s journey is one of ambition, adaptability,...