Category: Columns

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.

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...

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...

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®...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NuPropel: Durable by Design – The Critical Role of EV Tire Selection for Commercial Vehicles

As the automotive industry shifts toward sustainability, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly prevalent in commercial fleets. This transition highlights the importance of reevaluating the components that ensure your vehicle’s efficiency, safety, and longevity—specifically, the tires. For business owners and fleet managers who already use commercial EVs or are considering fleet electrification,...

Commercial Truck Training: Strengthening Connections

By Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Training When we introduce the section of our refreshed Ultimate Boot Camp called Follow Through (as opposed to the cringy Follow Up), we ask our group two questions: “What was a memorable time someone impressed you with following through?” “When was the last time you...