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COACH KEN: Is Your “Net” Working?

I often get asked, “Ken, what is the best way to network?” I have an unusual response to this question that requires a lengthy answer. I tell them to imagine they are fishing with one of two kinds of nets: a “casting net” and a “drag net.” A casting net spans about six feet in circumference and drag nets can be up to fifty feet long. The casting net is thrown into the ocean water by one person and after many tries you are lucky...

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Driving Towards Clean Fuel: The Impact of Propane Autogas Conversion in Achieving Net Zero Emissions

First Published on Comvoy.com/article Climate change and environmental sustainability are increasingly central concerns shaping both policy and practice across numerous sectors—notably, the transportation industry. As much as 29% of greenhouse gas emissions originate from transportation, urging the need for consideration of a transition to cleaner fuels. Federal and State Net Zero Mandates and Regulations Government policies substantially influence the adoption of non-diesel or alternate fuels. Both federal and state regulations are trending towards more robust support for alternative fuels to meet climate objectives. Although mandates can produce anxiety...

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KNAPHEIDE BLOG: 5 WAYS TO GET YOUR BUSINESS FOUND ONLINE

First Published at Knapheide.com/blog These days, it’s not enough to just have a website. After all, there are billions, yes, you read that right, BILLIONS, of web pages out there. And even though many of those pages have no relevance to your business’s site, they’re still your competition. Their content and make-up can make it challenging for search engine users to find you, even when the users are purposefully looking. So, the question is, what are you doing to set your website apart from the others?...

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ‘NET ZERO’ ROADMAP

In a recent survey, Gartner found that 65% of decisions being made today are more complex (involving more stakeholders or choices) than they were two years ago – and the lines between strategic, tactical, and operational decisions are blurring.One very complex challenge is deciding on the right approach for your company as you navigate the seemingly inevitable pathway to ‘net zero’. Most of us in the commercial vehicle industry have been watching, sometimes cynically, as EVs have been forced into that commercial decision tree by...

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The View Ahead Looks Bright Despite a Few Obvious Potholes

As we reach the end of 2023 and look ahead to next year, it is easy to spot some potholes in the road ahead. Will they be as large as those challenges we have sidestepped over the past few years? Consider what we have gone through: Huge Hurdles Behind Us From 2020-2021 we were all shaken by a worldwide pandemic that directly affected our workforce as well as those of our partners, suppliers, and customers. Previously rock-solid supply chains were suddenly bent or completely broken,...

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ALTFUEL: Trending- Integrated Fleet Management

Human beings are naturally drawn to whatever is currently of interest to their peers, the newest information on their feed, the best-sellers of anything. We want to know what’s trending now, especially trends that have an influence on the success of our business. As is the case with most trends, those within the commercial vehicle industry are reflections of multiple influences. What we’re seeing now is a confluence of unprecedented connectivity, the explosive emergence of AI, and the gradual uptick of EV adoption. This confluence...

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DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: 3 Trends Shaping The Commercial Vehicle Industry

The landscape of the commercial vehicle industry is rapidly evolving, with cutting-edge technologies and new energy alternatives driving the industry into uncharted territories. Evident trends among these changes are the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), the expansion of propane-fed Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and the incorporation of connected technology utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI). Electric Vehicles Gaining Ground A notable trend reshaping the commercial vehicle industry is the increasing popularity of EVs, particularly in the light-duty category. Urban areas, where final-mile deliveries are commonplace, are...

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END-USER STORY: VENTURO CRANES INCREASE WATER DISTRICT WORKER PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY

The Kennebunk, Kennebunkport & Wells Water District (KK&W Water District) is a quasi-municipal water utility established in 1921 by an act of the Maine State Legislature. The service area, the second longest in Maine, extends 25 miles along the York County coastline and includes the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit, Arundel and portions of Biddeford and York. Within these communities, KK&W Water District provides quality water service to a population that varies seasonally from 28,000 to more than 75,000. The 40 employees are dedicated...

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Reading Truck Open Houses from East to West

Following their rebranding launch, Reading Truck was excited to showcase their facilities, products and services by holding open houses at six Reading Truck centers on the East and West Coasts. Hosting its valued customers and dealers, Reading highlighted their breadth of capabilities and services. “The open houses were a great way to connect with our customers and discuss how we can continue to support their evolving needs,” explained Jason Connell, President, Reading Truck Center. The open houses presented Reading Truck’s full line-up of its latest...

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Coach Ken: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

We have been experiencing difficult economic and social times.  Inflation, a pandemic, shortages, and even protests have gripped the nation and the world with uncertainty. Businesses and families have been “psychologically” impacted and have held back on new purchases and business expansion. The good news is in times like these some of the world’s greatest businesses have been created and prospered. Publix Super Market: Twenty-two-year-old George Jenkins quit his job as manager of a Florida Piggly Wiggly and started his own grocery store next door....