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Powering Progress: How Digital Marketplaces are Revolutionizing the Commercial Vehicle Industry

The commercial vehicle industry is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by several factors, including a rapidly evolving buyer demographic. With millennials now making up a significant portion of the workforce and Generation Z steadily growing, the expectations for how businesses acquire vehicles have fundamentally changed. These digitally native generations demand...

Investing In Core Strengths During Uncertain Times

Sponsored As many companies nervously grapple with supply chain concerns and the threat of rising costs, some may yield to the temptation to put their growth and expansion plans on hold. For Scelzi Enterprises, that is not the current mindset. A regret for owner Mike Scelzi during his 45+ years...

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...

Mack Trucks Showcasing Diverse Product Portfolio This Week at WasteExpo 2025

(Mack Trucks: Greensboro, NC) — Mack Trucks will feature its comprehensive lineup for the waste industry during WasteExpo 2025. The company announced it will display a Mack® TerraPro® Daycab, a Mack MD6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and a Mack Granite® Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), May 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The...

Trump Signs Executive Order Providing Relief From Tariff Stacking

(CVBN: Chico, CA) — The U.S. President has issued an executive order, “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles,” introducing significant adjustments to the application of tariffs on imported goods. This policy shift is poised to impact the commercial vehicle industry through the refinement of tariff implementation procedures. The executive order’s...

Work Truck Solutions Releases Q1 2025 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis Amid Looming Trade War

Work Truck Solutions®, the leading commercial vehicle authority, has released its Q1 2025 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, highlighting ongoing market adjustments as new inventory stabilizes amid uncertainty surrounding emissions standards and international trade. New Work Truck and Van Market New commercial vehicle inventory remained largely stable, with the average number...

Letter From the Editor: The Commercial Vehicle Industry – Truly a Community 

Having recently returned from Work Truck Week (WTW), I was reminded about how much the commercial vehicle ecosystem is truly a community. Walking the show floor, having conversations with so many people – from commercial vehicle dealers, to upfitters, to finance providers, to OEMs and many, many more – definitely...

Moving the Industry: How Collaboration is Transforming Auto Transport

Strategic partnerships are essential in the commercial vehicle industry, driving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction. Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager for Comvoy, and Alan Levy, Founder of Crestline Auto Transport, recently shared insights during a discussion about how these partnerships are shaping the commercial vehicle community. The Power of Partnerships...

The State-of-the Art in Work Truck Tech

We are often fascinated with the promise of futuristic sports cars and “concept” vehicles that bear only a faint resemblance to today’s models. Sometimes we become so obsessed with thinking about the long-term future that we fail to appreciate the achievements of today – until we see them up close....