Category: OEMS

WATCH + LISTEN: Propane Powers the Future of Fleet EV Charging

Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sat down with Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager, Business Development, Propane Education Research Council (PERC), to discuss PERC’s key role in powering the future of Fleet EV charging and what that will look like in the coming years. Read Jim’s article HERE

WATCH + LISTEN: Commercial Truck Training | Will Brogan

Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network sat down with longtime industry friend and partner Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Training (CTT) powered by One Nexus, to talk about CTT’s transition, the future of the dealership landscape, and how the quickly changing face of technology informs it all.

CALENDAR: FALL 2024 CVB SUMMIT

The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Is Your Key To A Wealth Of Insight The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) is a premier live virtual event featuring two days of comprehensive presentations and discussions led by numerous experts from the commercial vehicle industry. CVBS delves into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the sector forward. It’s a must-attend for dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, fleet managers, and other industry stakeholders, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration among peers. CVBS Spring 2024 sessions are now accessible...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Modern Merchandising – Redefining the Customer Experience

By Shawn Horswill, Senior Vice President, Product, Work Truck Solutions In today’s fast-paced business environment, commercial vehicles are the lifeblood of countless enterprises. From bustling construction sites to efficient delivery fleets, these workhorses are essential for transporting goods, providing services, and driving economic growth. For the business owners and fleet managers who rely on these vehicles, the purchasing process is a critical decision that directly impacts their operational efficiency and bottom line. In the digital age, customer expectations have evolved dramatically. The days of browsing...

Safe Fleet Expands Its Safety-As-A-Service Network to Houston, TX

Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of fleet vehicle safety solutions, continues to expand its Commercial Vehicle division’s Safety-As-A-Service (SAAS) network, with a facility in Houston, TX.This new location will better service work trucks and the construction, agriculture, refuse, and recycling vehicles.This service location will specialize in using premium solutions from its family of tarping, video, and van storage brands: Roll·Rite, Pulltarps, Vango, American Van, and Rear View Safety. Roll-Rite, Vango, and Pulltarps provide a wide array of automatic, semi-automatic, and rolling tarp solutions that ensure...

ISUZU IS AWARDED CARB AND EPA CERTIFICATIONS FOR ZERO-EMISSION NRR-EV

July 30th, 2024 CARB and the EPA have certified the new Isuzu NRR-EV as a zero-emissionvehicle. These certifications allow the NRR-EV to be sold nationwide. ANAHEIM, Calif.—Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-sellinglow cab forward trucks, has been awarded zero-emission certifications by the California AirResources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Isuzu NRR-EV.CARB and the EPA have been accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles across theUnited States to combat climate change, reduce air pollution, and promote sustainabletransportation solutions...

END-USER STORY: Jay, Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping

In Edgewater, Maryland, “Jay” Rohrbaugh, owner of Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping, began transforming landscapes and beautifying properties just before the year 2000. Nearly 25 years later, Jay’s company continues to remain successful. But, what is his secret? The answer is hard work, exceptional service and the versatility of Switch-N-Go® work trucks. Discovery Jay first came across Switch-N-Go® while searching online, particularly through a post on Lawn Site by early adopter Jarod Hynson, who loved and praised the system’s effectiveness on a Freightliner FL-70. Intrigued...

Daimler Truck North America and Daimler Truck Financial Services collaborate with Salem Carriers and Electrada for a new logistics electrification solution

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 25, 2024) — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) and Salem Carriers, Inc., a dedicated contract logistics company, today announced their collaboration to electrify DTNA’s inbound logistics operations at the Salem Carriers hub near Charlotte, North Carolina. This initiative is the latest effort in DTNA’s journey to electrify its logistics operations, building on previous integrations in the Pacific Northwest and Mexico. Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) is involved in the project, partnering with Electrada, a fleet electrification solutions company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Together, they provide...

END-USER STORY: Melco Fence Co – Building Great Products is Your Best Advertising

At a Time When Standards Seem to be Declining Everywhere,  Maintaining Yours will Set You Apart from the Crowd When a new work truck is delivered to the customer, we sometimes think the transaction is complete. But only if we do it wrong. A work truck is not a consumable item like pizza, or something that sits secluded in the corner of a garage like a hot water heater. A work truck is a mobile, interactive billboard that demonstrates your company’s commitment to quality every...

Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis: Evolving Inventory and Alternative Fuel Trends

Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis: Evolving Inventory and Alternative Fuel Trends Work Truck Solutions®, the leading commercial vehicle authority, released its Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis today. The Q2 data for new and used vehicles highlights that inventory levels, pricing, and sales numbers are, for the most part, following persistent trends. In contrast, the landscape of alternative fuels in the commercial vehicle market remains in flux. Sales Average movement of new hybrid/electric work trucks and vans increased significantly, up 35.0% QoQ and 28.6%...