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TECHNOLOGY FOR THE WIN
With all the talk about AI – much of it positive, but there’s many concerns about how misuse might be our collective demise – it’s important to note that technology offers many advantages to all of us.
Did you know that NASA and the space program brought us many innovations and new technology, from the development of camera phones to solar cells? Now, think about the technology you and your customers use today – many positives, right?
In this issue, we focus on technology and how it can help your business, as well as those businesses owned/managed by your customers. As you read through the articles, consider the multitude of tasks you have to accomplish and ask yourself if there’s some type of technology that would make you more efficient in performing that task. If the answer to that question is “yes” then seek out that tech because it will enable you to focus on what you do best – serving your customers.
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WATCH+LISTEN | CVPro-File: Scott Sodergren, Hamilton Chevrolet
Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sat down with Scott Sodergren, Commercial Vehicle Sales, Hamilton Chevrolet (Warren, MI) for our […]
Avoiding Wounds Caused by Cutting Edge Technology
If You Are Having Trouble Keeping Up With It All, You Are Not Alone Technology today appears to change so […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Podcast Season 5 Launch | Reciprocal Relationships
Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sits down with Candy McCollum, COMVOY about the benefits of Reciprocal Relationships – one […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Propane Powers the Future of Fleet EV Charging
Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sat down with Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager, Business Development, Propane Education Research Council (PERC), […]
Propane Powers the Future of Fleet EV Charging
After decades of reliably providing energy as a vehicle fuel, propane is now reducing emissions as an EV charging solution. […]
Mitsubishi HC Capital America Targets AI Predictive Purchase Model
Company implements automated process to streamline technological efficiencies Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the largest non-bank, non-captive finance provider in North […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Commercial Truck Training | Will Brogan
Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network sat down with longtime industry friend and partner Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Training (CTT) […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Using the “Tools” at Your Disposal
In the world of work trucks and vans, we have lots of tools – some of which are new(er) and […]
CALENDAR: FALL 2024 CVB SUMMIT
The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Is Your Key To A Wealth Of Insight The Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) is […]
DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Modern Merchandising – Redefining the Customer Experience
By Shawn Horswill, Senior Vice President, Product, Work Truck Solutions In today’s fast-paced business environment, commercial vehicles are the lifeblood […]
WATCH+LISTEN+READ: Viewpoints on Commercial EV Adoption
This article is excerpted from a podcast conversation between Kathryn Schifferle, Founder & Chief Vision Officer at Work Truck Solutions, […]
WATCH + LISTEN + READ: 3 Benefits of Chassis Designed Specifically for Commercial EVs
According to Wikipedia, “Workhorse Group Incorporated, originally AMP Electric Vehicles, is an original equipment manufacturer and technology company headquartered in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. Workhorse […]
Navigating the Shift: Finding Success in Work Truck Sales in a Challenging Market
First published on Autosuccessonline.com Learn how to embrace omnichannel sales, improve prospecting, build your buyer base and unlock new opportunities […]
Safe Fleet Expands Its Safety-As-A-Service Network to Houston, TX
Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of fleet vehicle safety solutions, continues to expand its Commercial Vehicle division’s Safety-As-A-Service (SAAS) network, […]
ISUZU IS AWARDED CARB AND EPA CERTIFICATIONS FOR ZERO-EMISSION NRR-EV
July 30th, 2024 CARB and the EPA have certified the new Isuzu NRR-EV as a zero-emissionvehicle. These certifications allow the […]
END-USER STORY: Jay, Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping
In Edgewater, Maryland, “Jay” Rohrbaugh, owner of Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping, began transforming landscapes and beautifying properties just before […]
Commerical Truck Success: The Real Drivers of Your Business
By Will Brogan, Commercial Truck Success, Powered by OneNexus “The only source of knowledge is experience.” – Albert Einstein In […]
New Tech Helping Transform Vehicle Remarketing
Automotive Fleet.com Article By Martin Romjue READ HERE No area of vehicle remarketing or fleet management can escape the rapidly evolving range of […]
Daimler Truck North America and Daimler Truck Financial Services collaborate with Salem Carriers and Electrada for a new logistics electrification solution
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 25, 2024) — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) and Salem Carriers, Inc., a dedicated contract logistics company, […]
END-USER STORY: Melco Fence Co – Building Great Products is Your Best Advertising
At a Time When Standards Seem to be Declining Everywhere, Maintaining Yours will Set You Apart from the Crowd When […]
Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis: Evolving Inventory and Alternative Fuel Trends
Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis: Evolving Inventory and Alternative Fuel Trends Work Truck Solutions®, the leading commercial vehicle authority, […]
Why Relationships and Connections Matter in a Financing Partner
By Kirk Mann, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Transportation, Vendor Solutions – Mitsubishi HC Capital America – www.mhccna.com/en-us We’ve heard, […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Guardian Fueling Technologies – EV Refueling | Jackson Haskell
Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions, sat down with Jackson Haskell, Director, EV Infrastructure, Guardian Fueling Technologies- the Southeast and […]
Used Car News: Opportunities for Independents
This article was originally featured in Used Car News • Issued July 15, 2024 • By Jeffrey Bellant Work Truck Solutions offered […]
Ford Pro Rolls Out Complimentary EV Chargers to California Businesses
More at Media.Ford.com DEARBORN, Mich, July 17, 2024 – Ford Pro™, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, introduces the Ford Pro Smart […]
WATCH + LISTEN: Workhorse | EV Last Mile and Beyond
Steve Henning, Commercial Vehicle Business Network, sat down with Josh Anderson, CTO, Workhorse to discuss Workhorse multitude of EV chassis […]
Knapheide Expands Hometown Headquarters
Quincy, Ill. – The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is expanding its headquarters at 1848Westphalia Strasse in Quincy, Ill., through its Northeast […]
Used Car News: Opportunities for Independents
This article was originally featured in Used Car News • Issued July 15, 2024 • By Jeffrey Bellant Work Truck Solutions offered […]
Plugging Rural Transport Gaps With an E-Transit Van
Learn more about how the city of Ionia, Michigan added a Ford electric van to its Dial-A-Ride transportation service to […]
END-USER STORY: STACHLER CONCRETE
VENTURO CRANE EASES WORKLOAD FOR CONCRETE PROVIDER INTRODUCTION Stachler Concrete, Inc. is a family-owned and operated concrete provider in St. […]
BlueOval Battery Park Michigan Construction Progresses Alongside Environmental Protections, Local Investments
More at ford.media.com MARSHALL, Mich., July 9, 2024 – BlueOval Battery Park Michigan remains on track to begin production of lithium […]
CALENDAR: NTEA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE UPFITTING SUMMIT
NTEA Commercial Vehicle Upfitting SummitSandusky, OH — October 15-16, 2024Registration ››› NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit brings together the vehicle upfitter community with chassis […]
Mack Trucks Historical Museum Celebrates 40 Years
ALLENTOWN, PA (July 2, 2024) – The Mack Trucks Historical Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, marking decades of documenting and […]
Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR, begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory
Byhalia, Mississippi – July 1, 2024 – Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins […]
CALENDAR: NTEA EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Plymouth, MI — September 24th, 2024Registration ››› The commercial vehicle community will gather at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, for NTEA’s […]
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 […]
Massachusetts Businesses Get Boost with Ford Pro EV Charging Program
More at media.ford.come Boston, Mass. June 20, 2024 – Ford Pro™, Ford’s commercial division, introduces the Ford Pro™ Smart Charging Bundle […]
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 […]
NuPropel: Revolutionizing Trucking with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Here in the NuPropel section of Comvoy.com, we explore various technologies that businesses and commercial fleet managers can employ to realize […]
NuPropel: Durable by Design – The Critical Role of EV Tire Selection for Commercial Vehicles
As the automotive industry shifts toward sustainability, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly prevalent in commercial fleets. This transition highlights the importance […]
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.