Category: Work Truck Solutions

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...

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...

WATCH + LISTEN: Omnichannel Communication | Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions

Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions sat down with Commercial Vehicle Business Network to give us insight into the exciting new directions – and opportunities –  marketing is going in the Commercial Vehicle Business World.

Among Fleets, Recommendations Serve as Primary Triggers to Shop for Telematics

By Lucas Lowden, Program Lead of Escalent’s Fleet Advisory Hub™ Author’s Note: While this article is written to an audience of telematics service providers, if you are a business that operates vehicles – I encourage putting the shoe on the other foot – and taking potential service providers to task about meeting your business where it is, and outline how to best meet your business needs for connected solutions. For all service providers and vehicle-based business decision-makers alike, you’re not alone on this journey, and...

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,...

WORK TRUCK SOLUTIONS’ CUTTING-EDGE MERCHANDISING FEATURES

Work Truck Solutions®, the leading authority on commercial vehicles, continues to see vehicle inventory being replenished, and is excited to highlight several features that revolutionize how work truck buyers interact with dealership websites. These merchandising innovations not only make the shopping experience more engaging, but also significantly streamline the process of finding and purchasing commercial vehicles online. Work Truck Solutions recognizes the distinct demands of commercial vehicle dealerships and the critical influence that user experience has on sales performance. In response, the company is proud...

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...