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LISTEN: LAUNCH OF SEASON FOUR OF OUR PODCAST WITH A LOOK AT THE UPCOMING 2024 WORK TRUCK WEEK

Kathryn Schifferle, CVO Work Truck Solutions launches the 4th season of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast – Introducing Kristean Von der Heiden, Work Truck Solutions’ new Enterprise Channel Sales Manager. The two discuss the challenges of finding just the right flow and tone for the Commercial Vehicle Business Market and how one might utilize the upcoming 2024 Work Truck Week for their advantage – and to add to their proverbial toolbox. Come connect the dots with us!

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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 you need. The way in which we purchase goods, both for our personal use and for our businesses, is vastly different than what it once was, and some of it is probably for the better,...

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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 of discovery ensues for 3 days during NTEA’s Work Truck Week. For Safe Fleet, it’s an opportunity to continue its annual tradition of putting their best fleet feet forward, specifically those of their Commercial Vehicle...

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Navigating Networks: Building Valuable Connections in the Work Truck Industry

Those who have been around the work truck industry for decades may remember simpler times when solid craftsmanship, handshakes, and print ads were all that was needed to thrive in this business. Because of technological advancements, the world has grown tremendously bigger and smaller at the same time. To remain dynamic in the ever-changing landscape of the work truck industry, success often hinges on the ability to forge meaningful connections and lasting partnerships. Know the players In the complex work truck industry, we are a...

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Delivering a Higher Standard 

Rockport Commercial Vehicles may have been a little later to the Commercial Body manufacturing industry, but it has quickly established itself as a market share leader and preferred supplier of delivery and service vehicles.  As a Division of Forest River, Inc., a multibillion enterprise producing the largest portfolio of RVs, Pontoon Boats, Buses, and Cargo Trailers, Rockport operates two commercial body manufacturing facilities.  Headquartered in Elkhart Indiana, Rockport just surpassed 50,000 vehicles shipped, while their second location opened in Ocilla Georgia, and has just recently...

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Work Truck Solutions Featured on E-Commerce Platform “The Shop” from FordDirect

Only commercial vehicle-centric partner included at launch Chico, CA, February 1, 2024 (GlobeNewswire) — In FordDirect’s recent launch of their new e-commerce platform called “The Shop“, Work Truck Solutions was the only commercial partner presented, and one of only eight vendors included. The Shop’s goal is to assist Ford dealerships address the challenges faced in today’s rapidly evolving automotive business landscape. These selected vendors will help dealers explore new revenue opportunities and drive cost efficiencies, while allowing them to keep their primary focus on their...

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FORD TO OFFER COMPLIMENTARY TESLA SUPERCHARGER ADAPTER TO ELIGIBLE EV CUSTOMERS

Last year, Ford announced that its EV customers would gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada beginning in Spring 2024. As that moment approaches, Ford President and CEO Jim Farley said today that eligible Ford EV customers will soon be able to reserve a complimentary Fast Charging Adapter.   The Fast Charging Adapter will provide Ford F-150 Lightning, and Mustang Mach-E owners access to Tesla’s V3 and above Superchargers. Ford will start to transition to the NACS charge port from 2025, removing the need for...

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WATCH: “WILL PRICES EVER COME DOWN?”

Kathryn Schifferle, CVO Work Truck Solutions on Pickup Truck+SUV Talk Podcast WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE Despite a rocky 2022, the 2023 fleet truck market saw a rebound in inventory and continued strong demand. While electrification conversations buzzed, adoption remained niche, and new vehicle prices rose due to the lingering effects of prior shortages. Used car prices in both retail and commercial industries initially soared but then stabilized. Looking ahead to 2024, solid business growth promises consistent fleet truck demand, with alternative fuels like hydrogen and propane joining...