Commercial Vehicle Business Network

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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.

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

MARITZ PARTNERS WITH WORK TRUCK SOLUTIONS

Maritz, a leading provider of automotive training and marketing services has partnered with Work Truck Solutions to provide assessments and sales coaching and training services to commercial dealership customers using the Work Truck Solutions dealership platform. Work Truck Solutions, an industry leading provider of software services for commercial dealers and...

Note from the Editor: Opportunities Abound

As we all know, opportunities come in many shapes and sizes. Looking back over the last couple of years, there were many opportunities to talk to your customers, although many of those conversations weren’t quite what you – or your customers – likely wanted. Much of the time, the discussion...

VENCO VENTURO ANNOUNCES NEW HEAVY-DUTY SERVICE CRANE

High weight capacity and innovative safety features help heavy-duty hydraulic service crane fit applications in several industries Cincinnati, Ohio, August, 2023 – Venco Venturo, an industry leader in the engineering, service and sales of work-ready service cranes, truck bodies, hoists and accessories since 1952, is underscoring the importance of safety...

Safe Fleet Acquires Leading Rolling Tarp System Provider

BELTON, MO – August 18, 2023 – Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, has extended its tarp system capabilities with the acquisition of Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions, an industry-leading provider of rolling tarpaulin systems for flatbed and platform trailers.  Merlot Vango Tarping Solutions is a leading designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer...

Ed Peper Retiring from General Motors: A Look into His Career and Legacy

After a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Ed Peper is bidding adieu to General Motors. His influence and impact on the company have been nothing short of extraordinary, and his retirement marks the end of an era. A GM Veteran Ed Peper joined General Motors in 1984, making him...

ALTFUEL: Can Your Company Help Solve the Charging Infrastructure Puzzle With V2G?

As the global transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) gains momentum, the need for efficient and accessible charging solutions emerges as a critical challenge. The development of a robust and flexible charging infrastructure is of special concern for widespread adoption within the commercial EV arena, and is going to require the...

Coach Ken: Almost There! Facing Failure

So, you have been making sales calls with little success. As a result of all the negative news, you have decided to wait around the dealership until more inventory is available and the market picks up. I’m here to tell you that is the worst strategy possible in this or...

Dealership Success: Rev Up Shopper Engagement

How do you unleash the full potential of your commercial dealership and outmaneuver the relentless competition? Well, in today’s world, that doesn’t necessarily mean having a vast on-lot inventory for shoppers to choose from. Those days may never return. There are ways to attract commercial prospects other than maintaining a...

Cup O Joe: Seize the Problem – Opportunity in Full Disguise!

This very day, I got a call from an agency in New York(!) that I supplied an F150 with a food delivery system that  arrived this week. He (John) had a problem that could be solved if I and my dealership could react quickly (before the  MSO was assigned). Sounds...