WTW25: Dealership Success Pregame
Ardina Chaco Ferrin of CVBNetwork.com sat down with Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager, Comvoy to pre-game the NTEA 2025 Work Truck Week.
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WATCH+LISTEN+READ: THE BENEFITS OF PROPANE FOR THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PRO
As the transportation industry continues to look for cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to gasoline and diesel, propane autogas stands out as a smart energy source for fleets seeking to lower operating costs while reducing their environmental impact. A clean, reliable alternative energy source, propane autogas offers significant cost advantages for a fleet owner’s bottom line by providing fuel, maintenance, and infrastructure cost savings. Fuel costs On average, the cost of propane autogas itself is consistently less than traditional fuels. Propane autogas often costs as much as...
NADA – The Snow Must Go On
Yes, you read that right, it says “Snow” and not “Show”. And if you were trying to get to the NADA Show and Expo, or actually made it there, you understand completely. Unfortunately, a winter strom wreaked havoc on the city of New Orleans, the host location for NADA 2025, which made it a significant challenge for the dealership team members, exhibitors and thousands of others trying to make their way there. Sadly, many were not able to attend, despite repeated efforts. Stories of multiple...
Pioneering the Future of Fleet Electrification: Comvoy Launches the Commercial EV Hub
Article by Ryan Day, Assistant Editor, CVBNetwork. Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager, Comvoy sat down with Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions and contributor to CVBNetwork.com, to discuss the newly launched Commercial Electric Vehicle Hub – a joint endeavor between Comvoy and J.D. Power. As businesses explore the opportunities and viability of fleet electrification, it becomes apparent that there are many more factors to consider beyond just the vehicles themselves. Recognizing the distinct lack of resources tailored to the commercial sector’s specific needs, Work Truck...
Easing Into a Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Fleet: How One Hydrogen Truck Can Start a Revolution
The push towards sustainability is no longer just a niche concern. For businesses with commercial fleets, transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as electric commercial vehicles and hydrogen trucks, is becoming a priority. However, the prospect of a complete overhaul can be daunting. This is where a “start small” approach can get you started on your journey to a net-zero fleet. Piloting a single ZEV can be a game-changer, offering valuable insights and sparking a ripple effect that can transform an entire fleet. Real-World Examples...
Work Truck Solutions and J.D. Power Launch Commercial EV Hub
Work Truck Solutions, the industry’s leading commercial vehicle solution provider, today announced a collaboration with J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics, launching the Commercial Electric Vehicle (CEV) Hub on Comvoy, a pioneering resource specifically designed to support the electrification of commercial fleets. For years, J.D. Power has made online electric vehicle resources available to retail shoppers, however these did not include tools for businesses. Recognizing that businesses need both specific tools and information to assist them with their fleet transition from ICE (internal combustion...
Countdown to launch: Dozens of products to debut at WTW25
North America’s largest work truck event is packed with commercial vehicle innovations FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Jan. 15, 2025) — New commercial vehicle bodies, propulsion systems, and equipment are among the dozens of products, technology and services launching at Work Truck Week® 2025. Attendees can explore the latest innovations in the Work Truck Show exhibit hall, experience high-tech vehicles during Ride & Drive, and hear from the industry’s leading chassis manufacturers about products under development. Work Truck Week 2025 runs March 4–7, 2025, at Indiana Convention Center in...
Prime Design Launches the Next Generation of ErgoRack,the Original Ergonomic Ladder Rack
Eagan, MN – January 1, 2025 – Prime Design, a Safe Fleet Brand, announces the release of its next-generation ErgoRack, their ergonomic ladder rack solution built to improve safety and efficiency for vans, pickups, and other commercial vehicles. This next generation’s updates will debut with changes that simplify the design, make installation even easier, and reduce ladder reach-up height, all while maintaining its reputation of quality and performance since 1992. Regarding the updates, Prime Designs’ Product Manager, Jon Busch says: “Prime Design doesn’t just use ‘ergonomics’ as a...
Maximizing ROI and Increasing Adaptability
The Switch-N-Go® Solution for Work Truck Fleets If you are a part of the work truck industry, you know that finding new truck chassis has become an ongoing challenge. Add to that the rising costs of new trucks and equipment, and it is no wonder that fleet managers and business owners are looking for ways to do more with less. What if you could maximize your existing fleet’s potential without having to wait for new truck deliveries or spend on new chassis? In today’s market,...
AI’s Accelerating the Evolution of Video Safety Systems. Here’s How.
The Rise of AI Go ahead, try to find an executive who hasn’t been trying to implement AI in one way or another. You won’t. AI is playing a big part in the evolution of vehicle video safety tech, to the benefit of fleets of all types who need detection and camera systems for commercial vehicles. Arguably the buzzword of the year (or decade, at this rate), artificial intelligence is improving video and detection systems on multiple facets. In fact, it’s raising the bar high...
