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Section 179: Turning Tax Benefits into Smart Business Decisions

Join host Steve Henning as he sits down with industry expert Gil Weiss (Training Team USA) to break down Section 179 of the IRS tax code. Steve and Gil discuss recent changes and explain how businesses can leverage accelerated depreciation to deduct the cost of commercial vehicles (including heavy SUVs...

Turning Challenges into Progress: Reflecting on the Fall 2025 CVBS

In this CVPro Podcast episode, host Steve Henning sits down with Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions, and reflects on the Fall 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS), a two-day virtual event held twice a year. The theme of this summit, “Turning Challenges into Progress,” emphasizes an optimistic approach...

Fleet Tech Going Mainstream: What Providers Need to Know

New findings from Escalent’s Fleet Advisory Hub™ insights program reveal a dramatic upswing in readiness for fleet technology adoption, signaling that several once-emerging tools have firmly entered the mainstream consciousness of fleet business decision-makers. In the sixth edition of our Fleet Technology Index (FTI) study, the overall FTI score—a composite...

Knapheide’s PGTE Gooseneck Body: Built for the Way They Work

(Knapheide; Quincy, IL) — Knapheide introduced a new work truck body earlier this year at the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Week exhibition, the steel PGTE gooseneck. It builds upon Knapheide’s existing line of PGT gooseneck bodies, combining the flatbed hauling capabilities of the PGTC with the storage of...

How CTE is Guiding Fleets Toward a Zero-Emission Future

As pressure mounts to decarbonize commercial transportation, fleets are asking a tough question: how do you move to zero-emission vehicles without disrupting operations, or breaking the bank? The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a nonprofit planning and engineering firm with over 30 years of experience, is helping fleets...

Work Truck Solutions Announces Results of Pilot to Streamline Commercial Vehicle Bailment Pool Process

(Work Truck Solutions: Chico, CA) — Work Truck Solutions®, the leading authority on commercial vehicles, today announced the successful completion of the initial phase of a program aimed at making the commercial vehicle bailment pool process more efficient and transparent for the entire supply chain. The Bailment Pool Pilot involved...

Inside CVBS: How Industry Leaders Are Tackling Change and Driving Strategy

In this CV Pro podcast episode, Kathryn Schifferle and Jim Press preview what’s ahead for the October 8–9 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit, and why it’s the perfect opportunity to gain insights, connect with peers, and prepare your business for the future. And the journey doesn’t stop here. Mark your calendars...

Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions Launches as First Company Dedicated to Leasing Low-Carbon Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles

(Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions Inc.: Costa Mesa, CA) — Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions Inc. (Pioneer CFS) announced its official launch as the first commercial truck leasing company specializing exclusively in deploying low-carbon technology to heavy-duty fleets, with next-generation compressed natural gas (“CNG”) heavy-duty trucks as its first focus area. Through...

Industry Disruption from Iacocca to Trump With Auto Industry Legend Jim Press

In this WardsAuto podcast episode, Host David Kiley has an extended chat with longtime auto executive Jim Press. Press, started out at Ford with Lee Iacocca, went on to run Toyota’s U.S. operations through its biggest expansion, and worked at Chrysler when Cerberus owned the brand. Today, he advises companies...

These 4 Solutions Don’t Just Improve Your Work Truck, They Improve You. Here’s How.

Sponsored Open your favorite industry publication and it won’t be long before you see ads or articles touting features that “optimize efficiency” or “streamline operations.”   You’ll rarely find these same products advertised for their less tangible, more personal benefits, like peace of mind or better health in the long run. So,...