Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast: 2025 Year in Review with Kathryn Schifferle

In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Kathryn Schifferle, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions, to recap a landmark year.

2025 was defined by a strategic balance of smarter technology and human connection. From hosting their first all-staff in-person meeting since 2020, to launching the Commercial EV Hub on Convoy in partnership with J.D. Power, Work Truck Solutions has focused on bringing transparency to an opaque market.

Key highlights include:

• Strategic Partnerships: The company’s major expansion with Ford Pro, supporting all dealers enrolled in the Ford Pro CVC program and new initiatives with GM and Stellantis.

• Solving Supply Chain Pain: Progress on the OEM bailment pool pilot to improve inventory visibility.

• Leading the Way: Reflections on Kathryn’s recognition as one of Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women.

• A Look Ahead: A sneak peek at a major technology solution launching early in 2026 that will revolutionize the commercial vehicle ecosystem.

Tune in for highlights on how Work Truck Solutions balanced aggressive technological integration with a “people-first” approach to navigate a complex commercial vehicle market.

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