Category: Columns

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...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS | Building Bridges

The Power of Human Connections in the Commercial Vehicle Industry Amid the bustling season of commercial vehicle expos and trade shows, “Connecting the Dots” was not merely the theme for the Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Spring 2024; it was a clarion call. This phrase underscored the pivotal role of human...

ACT Expo Mainstage Drives Discussion on Clean Tech Industry’s Next Steps

This year’s ACT Expo Mainstage did not disappoint, with speakers from every sector of the industry — innovators who were not afraid to ask, and answer, the tough questions and challenges facing the commercial transport industry. From Tesla Semi project lead Dan Priestley to J.B. Hunt President Shelley Simpson, this year’s attendees were...

Expanding Ideas and Facilities in Scelzi’s 45th Year

It has been said it is hard to teach an old dog a new trick, but if the old dog shows no signs of slowing down, that might be the best course of action. As Scelzi Enterprises celebrates their 45th year producing premium truck bodies for Ford chassis cabs and...

Commercial Vehicle Pro-File: Mike Kelly, Mike Shaw RAM

With a background in construction and industrial work, Mike Kelly now serves as the dedicated Commercial and Fleet Department Director at Mike Shaw CDJR. Transitioning from a 3-year stint in retail car sales and leveraging his background as a contractor, Mike integrated his knowledge of construction and commercial vehicles with...

Commercial Vehicle Pro-File: David Rittenhouse, Bergey’s Buick GMC

David Rittenhouse, an esteemed member of Berkey’s GMC, boasts a seasoned career stretching over two decades in commercial light-duty truck sales. With a background in heavy-duty trucking, David’s career took a pivotal turn when his aptitude for commercial sales was recognized, propelling him into his current position at Berkey’s GMC...

NUPROPEL | Exploring Your Fleet EV Charging Options

For every business operating a commercial fleet, whether it comprises 3 or 300 vehicles, the combination of stringent mandates, strict regulations, and the imperative to minimize pollution compels fleet owners and managers to explore net-zero operations as an unavoidable necessity. One of the options is fleet electrification, and a critical aspect...