Category: Columns

FEBRUARY 2024 – LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Relationships – Still a Cornerstone There’s no doubt the world of business – of buying and selling goods – has changed. It’s no longer simply going down to the corner store to purchase what you need. Or heading to the one and only dealership in town to buy that vehicle...

SAFETY CENTRAL

Yet Again, Safe Fleet Prepares to Conduct Its Masterclass in All Things “Fleet Safety” At Work Truck Week 2024 For the biggest fleets and manufacturers, something special happens in the first week of March; the floors of the Indianapolis Convention Center open, the industry’s best get together, and a period...

 California Regulators Charge Ahead with EV Work Trucks 

Electric vehicles (EV) in the US have been growing in popularity for over a decade. Tesla began production of its Roadster sports car in 2008 and followed that with various other models in the ensuing years.  Tesla and others have also developed first generation electric pickups and semi-trucks and vans....

NuPropel: The Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV Truck Now CARB Certified and Ready for Sale in All CARB States and District of Columbia

More great AltFuel Breaking News and Tools at NuPropel – powered by Work Truck Solutions Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces the achievement of a key commercial EV milestone with its all-electric Class 3 low cab forward chassis truck, receiving certification from the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”)....

REVOLUTIONIZING THE ROAD

CRESTLINE IS IN THE FAST LANE OF AUTO TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN THE WORK TRUCK INDUSTRY In an era where businesses and customers are no longer confined by geographical boundaries in their vehicle purchases, auto transport and logistics companies are at the forefront of reshaping the industry. One such trailblazer...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Can Trade Show Connections Boost Commercial Dealership Success?

As the trade show and expo season of 2024 begins to bloom, it’s the perfect time to emphasize the significant role these events play in our fast-paced commercial auto dealership industry. Trade shows and expos bring forth opportunities for dealership owners and managers, along with personnel from OEMs and upfitters,...

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...

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...

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...

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...