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Mack Trucks Showcasing Diverse Product Portfolio This Week at WasteExpo 2025

Greensboro, NC, April 29, 2025 – 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 Mack TerraPro model is a versatile and powerful truck designed for demanding applications. Featuring the Mack MP®7 Powerleash engine, the TerraPro delivers exceptional performance with 355 horsepower and 1,250 ft.-lb. of torque, making it ideal...

Trump Signs Executive Order Providing Relief From Tariff Stacking

Chico, CA, May 2, 2025 – 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 primary objective is to mitigate the cumulative effect of multiple tariffs on imported commodities, a practice known as “tariff stacking.” This adjustment directly addresses the financial implications for industries reliant on imported components,...

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 of trucks on-lot per dealer showing no change quarter over quarter, following a 24.1% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Despite this, movement, or sales, per dealer declined by 11.1% compared to the previous quarter, though it remains...

Stanadyne Propane Direct-Injection Fuel System to Debut at ACT Expo in GM Silverado Pickup

RICHMOND, Va. (April 24, 2025) – A new propane direct-injection fuel system — developed through a collaboration between Stanadyne, Katech, and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) — will make its public debut at ACT Expo 2025. The innovative technology will be showcased in a GM 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD at the PERC booth (#5113). This system combines Stanadyne’s direct-injection fuel pump with vapor lock technology and injector system with Katech’s vapor lock inhibitor to create the industry’s first medium-duty engine capable of...

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 reiterated how much we’re all in this together. And beyond that thought, it also emphasized the impact of forging relationships because they are at the center of what enables us to build toward a better...

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 in Commercial Auto Transport Auto transport is an integral part of the commercial vehicle ecosystem. From manufacturers to fleet managers, every entity relies on effective transport solutions to keep their businesses moving. “It doesn’t matter...

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. Such was the case at last month’s NTEA Work Truck Show, where a visit to the Ford booth allowed visitors to see the latest in state-of-the-art truck body design. Scelzi Enterprises was proud to display...

CTT: The Power of Partnerships- Strength in Community

By Will Brogan Success in the fleet and commercial industry isn’t built in isolation—it’s forged through collaboration, shared knowledge, and strong relationships. Whether you’re a dealership leader, a salesperson, an upfitter, or a tech provider, the reality is clear: we are stronger together. Over the years, we’ve seen first-hand how partnerships drive innovation, improve customer experiences, and open doors to opportunities that no one could achieve alone, yours truly included, as Commercial Truck Training’s acquisition by One Nexus has set our efforts on a trajectory...

WATCH+LISTEN+READ: CVPro-File- Brian Rigby

Driving Success in Commercial Vehicles With a career spanning over two decades and a track record of driving success, Brian Rigby continues to make a mark in the commercial vehicle industry. As the Director of Commercial  and Fleet Operations at Richard Lucas Chevrolet, Brian’s journey is one of ambition, adaptability, and growth. A Career Built on Opportunity and Growth Brian launched his career at Richard Lucas Chevrolet in 2003, and as life so often does, it led him on a journey– first to North Carolina...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS GUEST ARTICLE: Move Over EVs- Unexpected Opportunities for Dealerships

By Steve HenningThis article was first published on fi-magazine.com Electric vehicles were supposed to be the next big driver for dealerships. But challenges overcoming consumer doubt, combined with inventory shortages that rocked the entire car-buying industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, left room for an unexpected opportunity for dealerships. That same pandemic catapulted the growth of last-mile and home-delivery services, reshaping the global business environment. And though the world has moved on from the multiyear pandemic, the significant business opportunity for the commercial vehicle industry has...