Category: Work Truck Solutions

WATCH + LISTEN: Podcast Season 5 Launch | Reciprocal Relationships

Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sits down with Candy McCollum, COMVOY about the benefits of Reciprocal Relationships – one of the keys for success in the Commercial Vehicle Business Market (and the upcoming theme of the CVB Summit https://www.worktrucksolutions.com/cvbsummit)

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...

WATCH+LISTEN+READ: Viewpoints on Commercial EV Adoption

This article is excerpted from a podcast conversation between Kathryn Schifferle, Founder & Chief Vision Officer at Work Truck Solutions, and Jackson Haskell, Director, EV Infrastructure of Guardian Fueling Technologies. The automotive industry is undergoing a shift towards electrification, and businesses and fleet operators are increasingly exploring the potential of electric vehicles (EVs). Although the transition presents exciting opportunities, it also raises the issue of adoption anxiety. Let’s look at three viewpoints that impact EV adoption within the commercial vehicle industry.  Adapting Familiar Technologies to...

WATCH + LISTEN + READ: 3 Benefits of Chassis Designed Specifically for Commercial EVs

According to Wikipedia, “Workhorse Group Incorporated, originally AMP Electric Vehicles, is an original equipment manufacturer and technology company headquartered in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. Workhorse makes commercial electric vehicles and telematics software designed for last-mile delivery. Their products include commercial electric vehicles and the Metron telematics software system.” But that just scratches the surface of what’s happening at the four facilities Workhorse operates. For most of its history, Workhorse had been more of an R&D company that was developing advanced technology. Around 2020, the company made the decision to establish itself as an OEM...

Navigating the Shift: Finding Success in Work Truck Sales in a Challenging Market

First published on Autosuccessonline.com Learn how to embrace omnichannel sales, improve prospecting, build your buyer base and unlock new opportunities for your dealership in 2024. By Kathryn Schifferle, founder and CVO of Work Truck Solutions. The business-to-business (B2B) automotive landscape is shifting — much like every industry and market in 2024. Work truck sales, once fast-moving due to the consistent demand and low inventory levels, now face a slower cycle with saturated inventory. Online leads slowed down significantly, and with this shift demands a proactive approach...

New Tech Helping Transform Vehicle Remarketing

Automotive Fleet.com Article By Martin Romjue READ HERE No area of vehicle remarketing or fleet management can escape the rapidly evolving range of technology tools and platforms speeding up how fleet vehicles are operated and moved along the chain of transactions. Automotive Fleet recently checked in with some technology pulse-takers in the fleet and remarketing sectors who can see how far the industry has progressed, while pointing to areas technology can still improve. Read the entire article HERE

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%...

WATCH + LISTEN: Guardian Fueling Technologies – EV Refueling | Jackson Haskell

Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions, sat down with Jackson Haskell, Director, EV Infrastructure, Guardian Fueling Technologies- the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions most reputable provider of fueling equipment, fuel systems construction, and value-added service – to discuss Guardians’ shift into – and the importance of – the EV fueling market.

Used Car News: Opportunities for Independents

This article was originally featured in Used Car News • Issued July 15, 2024 • By Jeffrey Bellant Work Truck Solutions offered independent dealers an option for a new market as the company joined a host of exhibitors at the NIADA Convention & Expo here in June.  Steve Henning, director of marketing and Geoff Shepard, heavy duty sales manager, chatted with dealers who are either already in the commercial truck business or want to learn more.  “We’ve been in business for 11 years and we help commercial...