Category: Commercial Vehicle Business Summit

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Empowering Commercial Dealers to Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

The commercial vehicle landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace. Customers, from small business owners to large fleet managers, demand more than just a vehicle; they expect efficiency, convenience, and personalized solutions tailored to their specific needs. Commercial dealerships are rising to this challenge, but they need strong support from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to truly excel. My thoughts today are inspired by insights from the “What We Want For Customers and Need From OEMs” fireside chat at the CVBS Fall 2024 Summit, which explored...

Collaboration and Innovation in Commercial Vehicles: Key Takeaways from CVBS Fall 2024

The commercial vehicle industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by factors such as sustainability concerns, technological advancements, and evolving workforce needs. In this dynamic environment, collaboration has emerged as a critical driver of innovation. The CVBS Fall 2024 fireside chat, “Reciprocity in Action: How Collaboration Drives Innovation,” offered valuable insights into how collaborative efforts are shaping the future of the industry. Shared Challenges: The Catalyst for Collaboration The panelist’s discussion highlighted a common theme: diverse stakeholders in the commercial vehicle sector, including...

Partnership Perspectives: What We Want For and From Commercial Dealers

The Fall 2024 CVB Summit hosted a fireside chat called “What We Want for Dealers, and from Them.” The discussion between industry leaders explored the evolving relationship between commercial vehicle dealers and their partners, focusing on the dealer’s role in the shift to bundled services, EV adoption, and offering complete lifecycle support to customers. The overarching theme of the CVBS Fall 2024 was “Reciprocity,” and sometimes, that’s as hard to define as it is to say. Although the dictionary definition of reciprocity is “the practice...

WATCH + LISTEN: FALL 2024 CVB SUMMIT IN REVIEW

Steve Henning sat down with Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager, Comvoy for an in depth look at the Fall 2024 CVB Summit – and how the foreseeable future is heavily dependent on the overreaching theme of Reciprocity. ———————————————————————————— Sharing knowledge is the heart of reciprocity. At the Fall 2024 Commercial Vehicle Business (CVB) Summit, presented by Work Truck Solutions alongside sponsors Escalent, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, and Comvoy, pundits from across the commercial space shared insights into the ever-evolving commercial vehicle sector. The CVB Summit...

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...

Spring 2024 CVBSummit | The Future of the Commercial Vehicle Industry in the Net-Zero Era

As we consider the future of the commercial vehicle industry, it is clear that we are on the cusp of a new era. The future of commercial vehicles will be shaped by several factors, including the increasing demand for last-mile delivery and technological advancements. However, one commonality within the dynamic field of commercial transportation is the inevitable move toward net-zero emissions. As environmental concerns comprise an ever-critical cornerstone of societal and political discourse, the commercial vehicle industry stands at the crossroads of change. U.S. federal...

Spring 2024 CVBSummit | Overcoming Challenges in Fleet Electrification with Simulation Tools

As businesses seek to reduce their carbon footprint, the adoption of electric vehicles has become a key strategy. However, this transition is fraught with challenges. Navigating fleet electrification requires a deep dive into two essential considerations: the “Why” elucidates the reasons behind the transition, while the “How” outlines the roadmap for implementing it effectively. The “How” can also include simulation tools that help businesses understand the impact of different scenarios on their operations to make informed decisions. The “Why” of Fleet Electrification Understanding the underlying...

Connecting The Dots for Fleet Sustainability Strategies

There is a significant drive for the commercial vehicle industry to transition to more sustainable fleets. While innovative technologies like commercial EVs and hydrogen fuel vehicles are emerging to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial transportation, stakeholders embarking on this green transition are confronted with a myriad of challenges. Stakeholders include every organization involved in manufacturing, upfitting, selling, and operating net-zero vehicles and everything in between. All of the stakeholders involved in the decarbonization of commercial transportation must begin to address, in a holistic way,...

WATCH + LISTEN: Spring 2024 CVBSummit Review

Connecting the Dots – that was the theme of the recent Spring 2024 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit hosted by Work Truck Solutions, along with sponsors Escalent, Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Comvoy. The concept for the virtual event revolved around the connections that are so important in our business. After all, the work truck and van ecosystem is all about relationships with customers, upfitters, colleagues, OEMs and so on. And making these connections, hearing from other experts, is a key way to how we improve...