Ep. 219: Q2 2026 Data: Used Truck Trends, Fleet Turnover, and Dealership Profitability

The commercial vehicle market showed signs of steadying in the second quarter of 2026 as fleet managers balanced replacement cycles against broader economic conditions. On Episode 219 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, Work Truck Solutions CEO Aaron Johnson and Founder/CVO Kathryn Schifferle joined host Steve Henning to break down the data behind recent inventory shifts, used vehicle mileage, and changing fleet demand.

During the discussion on how commercial sales drive long-term dealership health, Schifferle emphasized the stability of B2B transportation compared to consumer retail:

“When I talk to dealers who are in the commercial space about what the commercial business does for the overall dealership, I’m now hearing that for many of them, it’s the highest profit margin in the dealership, representing up to and over 50% of their ongoing revenue and profit.”

Read the full report here: https://worktrucksolutions.com/news-and-events/q2-2026-commercial-vehicle-data-signals-key-shift-in-fleet-turnover-and-market-velocity

Read the segment highlight on Duty Classes Market Analysis here: https://worktrucksolutions.com/news-and-events/q2-2026-work-truck-segment-highlight-duty-classes-market-analysis

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