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Commercial Vehicle Pro | Edition 4
We’ve Come a Long Way
Remember phones that were attached to a wall and had a cord? Or what life was like before the Internet? You may have even heard about dealers 15-20 years ago who scoffed at having a dealership website, thinking it just wasn’t needed.
Most of us know technology evolves and can help move us forward. But, it can also be overwhelming at times due to the speed of change.
Check out our most recent issue where we highlight several different developments, from digital tools, to advanced fuels, to events that can help us keep up with what’s happening in the Commercial Vehicle ecosystem. Give it a read and look for ways to put technology to work for your dealership or business.
2023
WATCH+LISTEN: DRIVING SOLUTIONS – CBT News + Work Truck Solutions
WATCH AND READ MORE HERE The automotive industry has experienced notable shifts in car buying behavior over the last five […]
Work Truck Week® 2024 schedule released, registration open
Includes Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, Ride & Drive, NTEA Annual Meeting FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — NTEA – […]
The “Safe” in SafeFleet – Jared’s Story
Jared Pridmore and his wife, Amanda are the proud owners of Precision Auto Glass in Conway, Arkansas. Their Safe Fleet […]
LISTEN: GrowTECH FEST 2023 – Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions
Listen to Kathryn Schifferle, CVO, Work Truck Solutions’ Interview at the GrowTECH FEST 2023!
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: HOW FAR WE’VE COME
Let me take you back to a time before cell phones. If you remember phones that were attached to a […]
QUEST FOR SILVER LININGS & POTS OF GOLD
According to Contrive Datum Insights, the commercial vehicle market is expected to reach around $1,712.44 billion by 2030 and grow […]
DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: SURVIVING & THRIVING IN THE TECH JUNGLE
It’s not just handwriting on the wall, there’s miles of graffiti, gallons of virtual ink, a tsunami of information engulfing […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS COMING TO A WORK TRUCK NEAR YOU
By Bill Vander Plaats, Scelzi Inc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in technology today. Some believe it will […]
LISTEN: Fall 2023 CVBSummit Preview – Kevin Kinell, CTO + Kathryn Schifferle, CVO Work Truck Solutions
Kathryn Schifferle, CVO and Kevin Kinell, CTO Work Truck Solutions sat down to highlight their own and the other sessions at the […]

Propane Council Calls Attention to Energy Resiliency for National Propane Day
WASHINGTON (October 4, 2023) – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is celebrating the second annual National Propane Day on October 7, […]
THE TOOLBOX NEWS: READING TRUCK 24TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
READING TRUCK 24TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT Reading Truck was in full SWING on Tuesday, October 3rd for their 24th […]
LISTEN: DeliveryCon Preview – Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager, Comvoy + Steve Henning, Senior Director of Marketing, WTS
Steve Henning, Senior Director of Marketing, Work Truck Solutions sat down with Candy McCollum, Business Development Manager, Comvoy to discuss the new and upcoming DeliveryCon […]
Before You Lose Them: Customize Your Lead Response for Commercial
Your First Irrelevant Communication to a Commercial Customer is The Last You’ll Get By Alicia Von Bokel – Performance Manager […]
LISTEN: Fall 2023 CVBSummit Preview- Jim Press, Senior Advisor + Kathryn Schifferle, CVO – Work Truck Solutions
Kathryn Schifferle, CVO and Jim Press, Senior Advisor of Work Truck Solutions sat down to discuss the upcoming Fall 2023 CVBSummit – Fireside Chat […]
LISTEN: Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast with Work Truck Solutions – Spotlight on Upcoming October 2023 Digital Dealer
Commercial vehicle sales has historically been based on relationships with business owners/fleet buyers. But, if you aren’t using technology and […]
Adrian Steel Unveils Groundbreaking Truck Upfit Products Based on Their Best-Selling Van Lines
September 29, 2023 – Adrian Steel, a pioneer in innovative vehicle upfit solutions, is thrilled to introduce its newest product […]
LISTEN: Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast- Javier Lozano Jr. CMO Wrapmate with Kathryn Schifferle CVO Work Truck Solutions
Kathryn Schifferle, CVO of Work Truck Solutions sat down with Javier Lozano Jr., CMO of Wrapmate to talk about the […]
END-USER SPOTLIGHT: TRUCK CRANE PROVIDES SECURITY FOR MOVING PROPANE TANKS
FERRELLGAS PROPANE Ferrellgas is a propane provider and trusted partner for approximately 1 million customers across the United States. Their […]
The Blended Future of AltFuels In Commercial Transportation
Amid the clamor surrounding the rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs), there lies an unspoken reality—the commercial transportation industry is just […]
COACH KEN: THE EXTRA MILE
A phrase I have learned to despise is “good enough.” We live in an age of “good enough” versus “the […]
5 WAYS DATA HAS CHANGED THE WORK TRUCK INDUSTRY
By Kathryn Schifferle, Work Truck Solutions READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT WORKTRUCKONLINE.COM In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, the work truck […]
LISTEN: Season Three of Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast Lauched with PERC Spotlight Interview
Season Three of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast has Launched with a Fantastic Conversation between Stephen Whaley, Director of Autogas […]
ISUZU SELECTS CHARGEPOINT TO PROVIDE EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAINING
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) announced it appointed ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric […]
FALL 2023 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SUMMIT
Growth…when it comes to our commercial vehicle businesses, we all want it. But, simply having a desire to grow your […]
BMW, FORD AND HONDA AGREE TO CREATE CHARGESCAPE, A NEW COMPANY FOCUSED ON OPTIMIZING ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRID SERVICES
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 – BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they […]
2024 Ram Commercial ProMaster
The 2024 Ram ProMaster is the no-compromise benchmark for durability, efficiency, advanced technology/connectivity, safety and convenience aimed at the largest […]
Commercial EVs: What You Need to Know
First published at COMVOY.COM Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for quite a while. In fact, the dawn of EVs is simultaneous […]
KNAPHEIDE: 5 EASY WAYS TO GENERATE MORE ONLINE LEADS IN VEHICLE SALES
READ ENTIRE ARTILCE AT KNAPHEIDE’S BLOG While your online inventory may be raking in leads for your retail business, can […]
2023 GrowTech Fest by ChicoStart
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co 1075 East 20th Street, Chico GrowTECH FEST 2023 ChicoSTART & GrowTECH present the largest and only entrepreneurial […]
MARITZ PARTNERS WITH WORK TRUCK SOLUTIONS
Maritz, a leading provider of automotive training and marketing services has partnered with Work Truck Solutions to provide assessments and […]
Note from the Editor: Opportunities Abound
As we all know, opportunities come in many shapes and sizes. Looking back over the last couple of years, there […]
VENCO VENTURO ANNOUNCES NEW HEAVY-DUTY SERVICE CRANE
High weight capacity and innovative safety features help heavy-duty hydraulic service crane fit applications in several industries Cincinnati, Ohio, August, […]
Safe Fleet Acquires Leading Rolling Tarp System Provider
BELTON, MO – August 18, 2023 – Safe Fleet, the leading supplier of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, has extended its tarp system […]
Ed Peper Retiring from General Motors: A Look into His Career and Legacy
After a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Ed Peper is bidding adieu to General Motors. His influence and impact […]
ALTFUEL: Can Your Company Help Solve the Charging Infrastructure Puzzle With V2G?
As the global transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) gains momentum, the need for efficient and accessible charging solutions emerges as […]
Coach Ken: Almost There! Facing Failure
So, you have been making sales calls with little success. As a result of all the negative news, you have […]
Dealership Success: Rev Up Shopper Engagement
How do you unleash the full potential of your commercial dealership and outmaneuver the relentless competition? Well, in today’s world, […]
Cup O Joe: Seize the Problem – Opportunity in Full Disguise!
This very day, I got a call from an agency in New York(!) that I supplied an F150 with a […]
Reducing Downtime with Mobile Field Service
One of your operators accidentally drives over their crane remote on the jobsite while the crane is suspended in the […]
LANDSCAPERS FIND PERFECT TOOL FOR THEIR GROWING BUSINESS
C4 Landscaping specializes in residential and commercial landscaping and repair in Linden, California, near Stockton. Between droughts, record rainfall and […]
GEOFF SHEPARD ON THE AUTO REMARKETING PODCAST
Joe Overby, senior editor of Cherokee Media Group, speaks with Work Truck Solutions’ Geoff Shepard in this podcast about his insights on […]
FROM PERMANENT MOUNT UNIT TO INTERCHANGEABLE TRUCK
Everett’s Landscape Management, Inc. makes the switch to Switch-N-Go® Everett Diemer returned from the service to Grand Rapids, MI in […]
Crestline + Work Truck Solutions: Buying and Selling from Coast to Coast
There’s no doubt the world of buying and selling commercial vehicles – or anything for that matter – has expanded […]
Bucks Fabricating® Expands Shipping Options
Same great product with improved shipping and availability Hadley, PA – August 1, 2023: Bucks Fabricating®, Pennsylvania’s original roll-off container […]
UNIQUE CRANE INSTALLATION SIMPLIFIES DELIVERIES FOR AUTO PARTS SUPPLIER
“We have had no issues with our work van crane. It’s very easy to use and handles everything we need”, […]
WORK TRUCK AND VAN MARKET CONTINUES GROWTH WITH SIGNIFICANT UPWARD TRENDS IN INVENTORY AND SALES
The commercial vehicle market continues to grow with significant upward trends in inventory and sales. READ HERE AT WWW.WORKTRUCKSOLUTIONS.COM
NEW FoldPro Shelving From Safe Fleet Delivers
Innovation, Reliability and Safety for the Long Haul Best in Class Solution for Last-Mile Delivery Is a Welcomed Package of […]
VENCO VENTURO PROMOTES IAN LAHMER TO VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING
Lahmer has spent 10 years with the company in various roles. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 22, 2023 – Venco Venturo®, an […]
VENCO VENTURO ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO LEADERSHIP TEAM
Several corporate roles filled at the 71-year-old company. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 22, 2023 – Venco Venturo®, an industry leader in […]