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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.

COACH KEN: THE EXTRA MILE

A phrase I have learned to despise is “good enough.” We live in an age of “good enough” versus “the best.” Good enough means average. Good enough means you cut corners, get by, or do enough to get a “C” on a project or paper.  Imagine for a moment that...

5 WAYS DATA HAS CHANGED THE WORK TRUCK INDUSTRY

By Kathryn Schifferle, Work Truck Solutions READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT WORKTRUCKONLINE.COM In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, the work truck industry has emerged as a crucial segment with immense potential for stability and growth. Despite its significance to local, national, and global economies, the commercial vehicle opportunity has often been relegated...

LISTEN: Season Three of Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast Lauched with PERC Spotlight Interview

Season Three of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast has Launched with a Fantastic Conversation between Stephen Whaley, Director of Autogas Business at PERC (Propane Education & Research Council) and Steve Henning, Marketing Director at Work Truck Solutions Listen at HERE Stephen Waley will be the Keynote speaker at the upcoming...

ISUZU SELECTS CHARGEPOINT TO PROVIDE EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAINING

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) announced it appointed ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions, as well as training to Isuzu dealers and customers. Isuzu announced in March that it will...

FALL 2023 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SUMMIT

Growth…when it comes to our commercial vehicle businesses, we all want it. But, simply having a desire to grow your business is only the first step to actually achieving (and potentially exceeding) the goals you’ve set. There are many other pieces involved, starting with examining where you are today, and...

BMW, FORD AND HONDA AGREE TO CREATE CHARGESCAPE, A NEW COMPANY FOCUSED ON OPTIMIZING ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRID SERVICES

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 – BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. Benefiting...

2024 Ram Commercial ProMaster

The 2024 Ram ProMaster is the no-compromise benchmark for durability, efficiency, advanced technology/connectivity, safety and convenience aimed at the largest commercial customer categories – vocational and delivery use. The most advanced Ram ProMaster ever is a hardworking Class 2 full-size van designed for businesses, construction jobsites and commercial fleets. ProMaster...

Commercial EVs: What You Need to Know

First published at COMVOY.COM Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for quite a while. In fact, the dawn of EVs is simultaneous with that of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with both electric and ICE vehicles showing up in the late 1800s and both modes being commercially produced in the early 1900s....

KNAPHEIDE: 5 EASY WAYS TO GENERATE MORE ONLINE LEADS IN VEHICLE SALES

READ ENTIRE ARTILCE AT KNAPHEIDE’S BLOG While your online inventory may be raking in leads for your retail business, can the same be said about your online commercial inventory? The generation of leads is crucial for the survival of many businesses, including auto dealerships. Keep reading to learn more about...

2023 GrowTech Fest by ChicoStart

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co 1075 East 20th Street, Chico GrowTECH FEST 2023 ChicoSTART & GrowTECH present the largest and only entrepreneurial tech conference you’ll find in the NorCal region focused on start-ups, technology, innovation & more! Click Here for More Info