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BEING IN THE KNOW WILL SET YOU APART
Being in the know (and it’s so much better than being in the “no”) is essential for all of us in the commercial vehicle business, regardless of what role we play – truck pro, upfitter, OEM representative, vendor partner, reporter, consultant, and so forth.
The reality is, our customers – again no matter who they are – rely on us to know what’s happening in our ecosystem and subsequently being able to answer their questions, guide them with recommendations for their business, and suggest new products/solutions.
Sometimes, staying “current” can feel like a job all by itself. The speed of change always seems to be increasing and what we knew last year, and sometimes even what was true yesterday, is no longer accurate. But, by simply reading through this publication – hopefully you do so regularly – and checking out the Commercial Vehicle Business Network website (CVBNetwork.com – feel free to bookmark it!), you’re already well ahead of a large percentage of your competitors, meaning you stand ready to help your customers and set yourself apart as the trusted partner they want and need.
This edition has articles and content from many different areas across our industry, on a wide variety of topics from alternative fuels to press releases, from telematics research to recordings of sessions during a virtual event, and even ideas from Coach Ken. So, no matter your position, or title, or type of company you’re part of, you’ll surely find something in our June Self-Development edition that can help you serve your customers better and improve your knowledge base; and it’s my sincere hope that you’ll find several ideas/stats/concepts that you can apply to how you go about conducting your business to truly set yourself apart by being in the know and sharing your knowledge with others.
2024
2023
WATCH + LISTEN:
Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sat down with Josh Anderson, cto, Workhorse to discuss Workhorse multitude of EV chassis […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Omnichannel Communication | Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions
Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions sat down with Commercial Vehicle Business Network to give us insight into the exciting […]
LISTEN: Alan Levy | Crestline Auto Transport + The EV Commercial Market
Alan Levy, Founder & President, Crestline Auto Transport sat down with Steve Henning, Executive Editor, CVBNetwork for an in depth […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Being in the Know Will Set You Apart
By Steve Henning, Editor Being in the know (and it’s so much better than being in the “no”) is essential […]
Commercial Truck Training: Strengthening Connections
By Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Training When we introduce the section of our refreshed Ultimate Boot Camp called Follow Through […]
DEALERSHIP SUCCESS | Building Bridges
The Power of Human Connections in the Commercial Vehicle Industry Amid the bustling season of commercial vehicle expos and trade […]
ACT Expo Mainstage Drives Discussion on Clean Tech Industry’s Next Steps
This year’s ACT Expo Mainstage did not disappoint, with speakers from every sector of the industry — innovators who were […]
Among Fleets, Recommendations Serve as Primary Triggers to Shop for Telematics
By Lucas Lowden, Program Lead of Escalent’s Fleet Advisory Hub™ Author’s Note: While this article is written to an audience […]
Spring 2024 CVBSummit | The Future of the Commercial Vehicle Industry in the Net-Zero Era
As we consider the future of the commercial vehicle industry, it is clear that we are on the cusp of […]
SAFETY CENTRAL | Commercial Vehicle Tech is Peaking Right Now. Here Are 4 Examples of How
In the realm of work trucks and commercial vehicles, there’s no shortage of emerging technologies these days. In fact, in […]
Expanding Ideas and Facilities in Scelzi’s 45th Year
It has been said it is hard to teach an old dog a new trick, but if the old dog […]
Commercial Vehicle Pro-File: Mike Kelly, Mike Shaw RAM
With a background in construction and industrial work, Mike Kelly now serves as the dedicated Commercial and Fleet Department Director […]
Northern California Police Department Shares Lessons in EV Charging
Discover how one California-based police department is embracing electric vehicles and learning how to manage EV charging.
Commercial Vehicle Pro-File: David Rittenhouse, Bergey’s Buick GMC
David Rittenhouse, an esteemed member of Berkey’s GMC, boasts a seasoned career stretching over two decades in commercial light-duty truck […]
NUPROPEL | Exploring Your Fleet EV Charging Options
For every business operating a commercial fleet, whether it comprises 3 or 300 vehicles, the combination of stringent mandates, strict […]
Motiv Electric Trucks Launches Argo – A New Truck Configurable for Multiple Applications
Motiv’s first fully integrated cab-chassis design expands the number and variety of electric trucks and applications that can be produced […]
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Mack Trucks Expands Certified EV Dealer Network to 53 locations
LAS VEGAS (May 21, 2023) Mack Trucks announced today that 24 dealerships across the United States and Canada have recently achieved […]
Penske Energy Formed to Advise and Support Commercial Fleets on EV Infrastructure
LAS VEGAS – May 21, 2024 – Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power have formed a new joint venture named Penske Energy LLC. The new […]
City of Dallas Selects Ford Pro to Advance EV Charging Infrastructure
The City of Dallas accelerates its Climate Action Plan with its goal of electrifying the City’s fleet by 2040, signing […]
Daimler Truck North America Provides Second Life to Commercial Vehicle Batteries
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 20, 2024) – Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) is committed to reducing the company’s overall carbon footprint […]
ISUZU ANNOUNCES A NEW GENERATION OF THE REFRIGERATED BODY – IT’S ELECTRIC!
A focus on product integration and new technologieshas delivered a new refrigeration delivery solution for the future! Las Vegas, NV.—Isuzu […]
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READING BLOG | PAYLOAD AND TOWING CAPACITY UNVEILED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE READING TRUCK BLOGS Whether towing or hauling cargo, you need to know the capacity your […]
CALENDAR: NIADA Convention & Expo
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Spring 2024 CVBSummit | Overcoming Challenges in Fleet Electrification with Simulation Tools
As businesses seek to reduce their carbon footprint, the adoption of electric vehicles has become a key strategy. However, this […]
Daimler Truck unveils battery electric autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator
PORTLAND, Ore./LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany (May 8, 2024) — Daimler Truck has the clear goal to lead the transformation to sustainable transportation and to […]
Connecting The Dots for Fleet Sustainability Strategies
There is a significant drive for the commercial vehicle industry to transition to more sustainable fleets. While innovative technologies like […]
WORK TRUCK SOLUTIONS’ CUTTING-EDGE MERCHANDISING FEATURES
Work Truck Solutions®, the leading authority on commercial vehicles, continues to see vehicle inventory being replenished, and is excited to […]
NUPROPEL: Shyfting Gears
How Shyft Group’s BlueArc and Utilimaster Are Powering the Future of Commercial Vehicles Headquartered near Lansing, Michigan, The Shyft Group […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Spring 2024 CVBSummit Review
Connecting the Dots – that was the theme of the recent Spring 2024 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit hosted by Work […]
Ram Announces New Off-road Truck Lineup With Benchmark Light- and Heavy-duty Offerings
April 25, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Today marks a new milestone in the continued evolution of Ram with the arrival […]
UNVEILING THE FUTURE: DEBUTING THE ALUMINUM KNAPHEIDE MECHANICS SERVICE TRUCK
The Knapheide Mechanics Service Truck (KMS) is a solution that has been trusted by work truck owners and operators for […]
GM Energy Rolls Out New Product Suite, Offering Customers the Ability to Transfer Power Between EVs and Homes
DETROIT – As EV technology continues to evolve, GM is working toward elevating the overall ownership experience by introducing new ways […]
NUPROPEL: Navigating Beyond Diesel -Essential Considerations for Alternative Fuels
It’s no longer a question of whether fleet owners will have to consider a transition to clean alternative fuels. Now […]
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LISTEN: Podcast – PERC – A Focus on Propane
Steve Henning, Executive Editor, CVBNetwork, sat down with Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of PERC – highlighting the versatility and […]
Q1 2024 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET ANALYSIS REVEALS SIGNIFICANT SWINGS IN TRENDS
Work Truck Solutions®, the leading authority on commercial vehicles, today released their Q1, 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, highlighting numerous […]
Letter From the Editor: Successful Connections
Building Your Book For those in sales, the phrase “building your book of business” is likely a familiar phrase. But […]
The Way We Were – Thoughts from Work Truck Week 2024
In the recent past for the automotive world (both commercial and retail), the world of selling was very different. With […]
WTW24 | Safety Central -A Safe Bet: You Couldn’t Have Missed Booth 5321 at Work Truck Week 2024 Even If You Tried
Was it the carefully aligned, polished vehicles that you spotted from across the floor? Or the high-tech touch screens, bright […]
Driving Connections: One Nexus Acquires Commercial Truck Training
This industry is all about making connections, and you see evidence of that everywhere. It is an honor to share […]
COACH KEN : Working Trade Shows Without a Booth
Working a trade show for commercial auto can be a very lucrative event regarding both appointments and sales. Most dealerships […]
DEALERSHIP SUCCESS | Connecting the Dots: A Strategy for Success in a Brave New World
The commercial vehicle industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, facing a future where net-zero operations are not […]
ALTFUEL | Connect for Success: Easing the Stress of Net-Zero Adoption
As the push towards climate-friendly commerce intensifies, business owners and commercial fleet managers find themselves at the forefront of a […]
Cisco and Ford Motor Company Rollout Webex App for Productivity on the Move
Webex by Cisco elevates the in-vehicle workspace experience in Ford and Lincoln vehicles News Summary: ORLANDO, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At […]
Hitachi and Penske launch large-scale electric truck charging pilot
Hitachi Energy’s Grid-eMotion® Fleet solution supports high-capacity charging for electric vehicles at major commercial truck depot in Stockton, California and […]
Commercial vehicle industry shows up and shows off at Work Truck Week® 2024
Record-setting event brings together 15,790 attendees, 536 exhibitors FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 18, 2024) — Work Truck Week® continues to grow. A […]
LISTEN: WTW24 | REE
Jake Obert, Senior Director of Sales and Kim Mathers, Vice President Product Marketing and Strategy, REE Automotive sat down with […]
LISTEN: WTW24 | MULLEN AUTOMOTIVE
Kaitlyn Deleary, Assistant Marketing Director and Clay Okabayashi, Director of Sales at Mullen Automotive sat down on the last day […]
Daimler Truck North America’s First Battery-Electric Freightliner eM2 Box Trucks Hit the Road
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 14, 2024) — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) announces the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 […]
LISTEN: WTW24 | MOTIV PS | Jim Castelaz
Kristean von der Heiden, CVBNetwork.com met up with Jim Castelaz , Founder and Chief Technology and Revenue Officer, Motiv PS […]
WATCH + LISTEN: WTW24 | Your Digital Toolkit for Success | Work Trucks Solutions Fireside Chat
The Fireside chat, “- Your Digital Toolkit for Success” with Work Truck Solutions at 2024 Work Truck Week– with industry experts Jim Press, Kathryn Schifferle, AJ […]