Section 179: Turning Tax Benefits into Smart Business Decisions

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Join host Steve Henning as he sits down with industry expert Gil Weiss (Training Team USA) to break down Section 179 of the IRS tax code. Steve and Gil discuss recent changes and explain how businesses can leverage accelerated depreciation to deduct the cost of commercial vehicles (including heavy SUVs and trucks over 6,000 lbs GVWR) and other essential equipment in the year they are put into service.



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Ford Pro Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program as Industry Tackles Skilled Trades Shortage

Ford Pro launches an industry-first certified pre-owned program for Class 1-7 work trucks as Ford and coalition partners invest in national programs to train commercial vehicle technicians.
OEM News

Ford Unveils 2027 F-150 Specs and Features With New 3.0L Base V6 Engine

Ford revealed updated specifications for the 2027 F-150 lineup, featuring a standard 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 base engine, hands-free BlueCruise with Towing capability, expanded 5.0-liter V8 availability, lower-priced off-road variants, and a dedicated Carhartt Package.
OEM News

Ford Pro Advantage Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program for Class 1-7 Work Trucks

Ford Pro has launched Ford Pro Advantage, a nationwide certified pre-owned program providing manufacturer-backed multi-point inspections, warranties, 24/7 commercial roadside assistance, and mobile service support for Class 1-7 work trucks and vans.
Newscasts

GM 2027 V8s, TBEI SafeSync & Volvo OTA Updates | CVB Newscast Ep. 16

https://youtu.be/-30I5indK9o GM Unveils 2027 V8s, TBEI Launches SafeSync Controls, and...

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Industry News

Ford Pro Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program as Industry Tackles Skilled Trades Shortage

Ford Pro launches an industry-first certified pre-owned program for Class 1-7 work trucks as Ford and coalition partners invest in national programs to train commercial vehicle technicians.
OEM News

Ford Unveils 2027 F-150 Specs and Features With New 3.0L Base V6 Engine

Ford revealed updated specifications for the 2027 F-150 lineup, featuring a standard 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 base engine, hands-free BlueCruise with Towing capability, expanded 5.0-liter V8 availability, lower-priced off-road variants, and a dedicated Carhartt Package.
OEM News

Ford Pro Advantage Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program for Class 1-7 Work Trucks

Ford Pro has launched Ford Pro Advantage, a nationwide certified pre-owned program providing manufacturer-backed multi-point inspections, warranties, 24/7 commercial roadside assistance, and mobile service support for Class 1-7 work trucks and vans.
Newscasts

GM 2027 V8s, TBEI SafeSync & Volvo OTA Updates | CVB Newscast Ep. 16

https://youtu.be/-30I5indK9o GM Unveils 2027 V8s, TBEI Launches SafeSync Controls, and...
Industry News

GM Debuts Duramax 8.3L Turbo Diesel V8 Engine for 2027 Heavy-Duty Pickups

General Motors unveiled the clean-sheet Duramax 8.3L Turbo Diesel V8 engine for 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD trucks, delivering 555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft of torque, and enhanced chassis control systems.

Podcasts

Ep. 222 | Beyond the Data Silo: How Geotab Turns Fleet Intelligence Into Action

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Geotab’s Zac Hales explains how fleets can connect telematics with business and maintenance systems to reduce manual work, improve uptime and turn vehicle data into practical intelligence.
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Ep. 221: Cold Weather, Low PSI — How Winter Silently Eats Commercial Uptime

CVB Network Staff -
Cold weather can affect tire pressure, vehicle performance and fleet uptime. This episode explores practical ways to prepare commercial vehicles for winter, reduce preventable downtime and keep trucks working safely and efficiently.
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Ep. 220 | How Pre-Build Weight Analysis Prevents Costly Work Truck Rework

Rachelle Fernald -
https://youtu.be/5e09gCeAXyg Catching a weight distribution flaw or an overloaded axle after a commercial vehicle has already been built can quickly become an expensive problem. From...
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