CVBN Newscast Oct. 17, 2025: CARB Flexibility, $500 EV Credits, & New Kestrel Work Truck

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This week’s Commercial Vehicle News Update is packed with major shifts affecting fleet operations, from critical regulatory changes to new vehicle and charging incentives. Get the rundown on the top three stories driving the industry now.


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Ep. 222 | Beyond the Data Silo: How Geotab Turns Fleet Intelligence Into Action

Geotab’s Zac Hales explains how fleets can connect telematics with business and maintenance systems to reduce manual work, improve uptime and turn vehicle data into practical intelligence.
OEM News

GM Details New V8 Engines for 2027 Silverado and Sierra

General Motors has released detailed specifications for two sixth-generation...
Technology & Innovation

TBEI Launches SafeSync Smart Controls for Class 8 Dump Trucks

Truck Bodies & Equipment International has introduced SafeSync™, an...
OEM News

Volvo Rolls Out ‘Lock-and-Leave’ Software Updates Across North America

Volvo Trucks has completed the North American rollout of...

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Podcasts

Ep. 222 | Beyond the Data Silo: How Geotab Turns Fleet Intelligence Into Action

Geotab’s Zac Hales explains how fleets can connect telematics with business and maintenance systems to reduce manual work, improve uptime and turn vehicle data into practical intelligence.
OEM News

GM Details New V8 Engines for 2027 Silverado and Sierra

General Motors has released detailed specifications for two sixth-generation...
Technology & Innovation

TBEI Launches SafeSync Smart Controls for Class 8 Dump Trucks

Truck Bodies & Equipment International has introduced SafeSync™, an...
OEM News

Volvo Rolls Out ‘Lock-and-Leave’ Software Updates Across North America

Volvo Trucks has completed the North American rollout of...
Podcasts

Ep. 221: Cold Weather, Low PSI — How Winter Silently Eats Commercial Uptime

Cold weather can affect tire pressure, vehicle performance and fleet uptime. This episode explores practical ways to prepare commercial vehicles for winter, reduce preventable downtime and keep trucks working safely and efficiently.

Podcasts

Ep. 222 | Beyond the Data Silo: How Geotab Turns Fleet Intelligence Into Action

Rachelle Fernald -
Geotab’s Zac Hales explains how fleets can connect telematics with business and maintenance systems to reduce manual work, improve uptime and turn vehicle data into practical intelligence.
Read more

Ep. 221: Cold Weather, Low PSI — How Winter Silently Eats Commercial Uptime

CVB Network Staff -
Cold weather can affect tire pressure, vehicle performance and fleet uptime. This episode explores practical ways to prepare commercial vehicles for winter, reduce preventable downtime and keep trucks working safely and efficiently.
Read more

Ep. 220 | How Pre-Build Weight Analysis Prevents Costly Work Truck Rework

Rachelle Fernald -
https://youtu.be/5e09gCeAXyg Catching a weight distribution flaw or an overloaded axle after a commercial vehicle has already been built can quickly become an expensive problem. From...
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