Category: FordPros

FORD PRO AND XCEL ENERGY COLLABORATE TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF 30,000 EV CHARGING PORTS FOR BUSINESS FLEETS BY 2030

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 5, 2023 – Today, Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, and Xcel Energy, a national leader in clean energy, announced a unique collaboration to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030 with most...

Fleet Advisory Hub: Telling the story of tomorrow’s fleet in a new way, today

New tools and technologies are disrupting the commercial vehicle and fleet industry, making it essential for dealers, product manufacturers and service providers to get two steps ahead of their customers’ ever-changing needs.  To do that it takes a broad set of data-driven insights for the 360-degree view of the pressures,...

The View Ahead Looks Bright Despite a Few Obvious Potholes

As we reach the end of 2023 and look ahead to next year, it is easy to spot some potholes in the road ahead. Will they be as large as those challenges we have sidestepped over the past few years? Consider what we have gone through: Huge Hurdles Behind Us...

ALTFUEL: Trending- Integrated Fleet Management

Human beings are naturally drawn to whatever is currently of interest to their peers, the newest information on their feed, the best-sellers of anything. We want to know what’s trending now, especially trends that have an influence on the success of our business. As is the case with most trends,...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: 3 Trends Shaping The Commercial Vehicle Industry

The landscape of the commercial vehicle industry is rapidly evolving, with cutting-edge technologies and new energy alternatives driving the industry into uncharted territories. Evident trends among these changes are the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), the expansion of propane-fed Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and the incorporation of connected technology...

END-USER STORY: VENTURO CRANES INCREASE WATER DISTRICT WORKER PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY

The Kennebunk, Kennebunkport & Wells Water District (KK&W Water District) is a quasi-municipal water utility established in 1921 by an act of the Maine State Legislature. The service area, the second longest in Maine, extends 25 miles along the York County coastline and includes the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells,...

WATCH+LISTEN: DRIVING SOLUTIONS – CBT News + Work Truck Solutions

WATCH AND READ MORE HERE The automotive industry has experienced notable shifts in car buying behavior over the last five years, even in the commercial vehicle segment. Since 2022, fleet customers have been a primary source of sales for manufacturers, with many owing their unexpectedly fast post-pandemic recoveries to business clients. On...

Reading Truck Open Houses from East to West

Following their rebranding launch, Reading Truck was excited to showcase their facilities, products and services by holding open houses at six Reading Truck centers on the East and West Coasts. Hosting its valued customers and dealers, Reading highlighted their breadth of capabilities and services. “The open houses were a great...

TRANSFER FLOW ANNOUNCES LARGER REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK SYSTEM AVAILABLE FOR FORD TRANSIT VANS

Transfer Flow (Chico, California) introduced the 45-gallon replacement fuel tank system that increases the fuel capacity and driving range on a 2021-23 gasoline Ford Transit 350 Van. It replaces the stock 31-gallon fuel tank and is available for passenger or cargo vans with a 148-inch wheelbase or cutaway vans with a...

Coach Ken: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

We have been experiencing difficult economic and social times.  Inflation, a pandemic, shortages, and even protests have gripped the nation and the world with uncertainty. Businesses and families have been “psychologically” impacted and have held back on new purchases and business expansion. The good news is in times like these...