Commercial Vehicle Business Network

AUGUST 2025 PROPUBS

CVPro August 2025

The Commercial Vehicle Industry – Truly a Community 

The mission of the CVBNetwork is to be the toolbox of resources for the entirety of the commercial vehicle ecosystem:

  • To support the entire network of businesses in the ecosystem and increase their connectedness through the exchange of ideas with peers;
  • To offer education plus exposure to resources, procedures and best practices being used by others in the industry;
  • To be a meeting place and hub of resources, information, stories and breaking news.

Building the Future Together: Highlights from the Spring 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit

The Spring 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit, held virtually on April 2–3, brought together a vibrant community of OEMs, dealers, fleet managers, and solution providers. Hosted by Work Truck Solutions, the event centered around the theme “Building the Future Together, The Community of Commercial,” emphasizing collaboration, improvement, innovation, and resilience...

Telematics, Fleet Management Boost Ford Pro Revenue

(Work Truck Solutions: Chico, CA) — Ford Pro is boosting its software revenue, parts sales and margins through telematics and digital fleet management subscriptions as it works toward its goal of 20% EBIT from aftermarket activity by 2026.  The commercial vehicle division of Ford saw subscriptions for telematics dashboards and digital fleet management solutions...

Rethinking the Road Ahead: A Strategic Shift for the Future of Commercial Vehicles

What if commercial vehicles could evolve around the businesses they serve? The commercial vehicle industry isn’t just facing a tech upgrade—it’s undergoing a strategic reinvention. While passenger cars have evolved steadily into software-defined environments rich in infotainment and user experience, the commercial vehicle sector is only beginning to reckon with...

Equipment Finance News Looks To Work Truck Solutions for Industry Insights

(Work Truck Solutions: Chico, CA) — Equipment Finance News (EFN), a publication at the nexus of dealer and lender news, recently interviewed Kathryn Schifferle, founder and Chief Vision Officer at Work Truck Solutions, about commercial vehicle data for Q2 2025. The EFN article reporting on the data states: “A resilient construction...

Enhancing the Commercial Customer Buying Experience with Truckaway Delivery

According to Work Truck Solutions’ latest Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, rising on-lot inventory and days-to-turn indicate that competition in the commercial vehicle market is heating up. Shoppers have more inventory to choose from, so dealers must explore every opportunity to differentiate themselves and eliminate friction in the buying journey. One...

Autovate Announces Ninth annual AUTOVATE Conference

(Autovate: Scottsdale, AZ) – Autovate announces their ninth annual AUTOVATE conference, due to be held September 24th & 25th, 2025, at the Caesar’s Republic Hilton Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. This year’s event will be headlined by Stephen Cannon, former CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA and a leader behind the Atlanta Falcons and...

From Vehicle to Voltage: PowerFlex on the Future of Fleet Electrification

In this CV Pro podcast, Ardina Ferrin interviews Reid Gustin of PowerFlex to discuss fleet electrification, commercial EV charging infrastructure, and EV fleet management solutions. This conversation also covers EV charging incentives, government grants, and funding opportunities. Click here to learn more about PowerFlex.

Five Hours Per Week: Thoughts On Work/Life Balance

I sat at the dinner table one night in January with my wife and kids, laptop open and still feverishly working because of a project not yet completed.  My daughter asked why I was still working during dinner and “after hours.” I shared that I was trying to get something...

Where Trucks Meet Trust: Crestline Auto Transport

In this featured interview, Alan Levy, Founder and President of Crestline Logistics, shares how his team is helping dealerships and fleet customers overcome delivery delays, supply chain disruption, and shifting expectations in today’s commercial vehicle market. Click here to learn more about Crestline Auto Transport.