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AltFuel: Commercial EV Outlook for 2023

Between mounting clean-air regulation and a genuine desire for ecological sustainability, the demand for vehicles using alternative fuels (alt-fuel) has never been greater. It’s more than a trend; the drive to create cleaner transportation systems is here to stay. So, what does that mean for businesses that buy, sell, and use commercial vehicles? While there are many potential options for alternative fuels in this market, two of the most readily available and viable alternatives for 2023 include propane internal combustion engines (ICE) and battery electric...

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Coach Ken: A New World

By Ken Taylor, Commercial Truck Training I recently returned from a national meeting that was eye opening! I had the opportunity to interact with manufacturers, dealers, and support industries to the commercial and fleet dealers across the nation. Knowing that I worked directly with commercial and fleet dealers nationwide, the big question asked repeatedly was, “How do we grow our business in this very unique time?” My advice was more detailed than most expected, but it was the advice I have been giving to dozens...

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Cup O Joe: WELL…YOU ARE DIFFERENT!

I can’t say it often enough.  Nobody outside your office door, or away from your desk, understands you.  You don’t sell the way “they” do.  You don’t have just the finance options “they” have (you have more).  You don’t expect to “sell from stock” the way “they” do.  You don’t instantly deliver units the same day you meet and greet.  You get weekends off and “they” don’t.  The licensing person has to prorate fleet licenses to expire at the end of the calendar year: they...

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SCELZI INC: NO COMPROMISE ON MATERIALS of CONSTRUCTION

As Spring approaches and the traumatic weather patterns of early 2023 settle down to something a bit less exciting, truck body builders are faced with the classic “Good News vs Bad News” scenario. The Good News is that Ford is almost back to full-time scheduling of chassis cabs to dealers and upfitters. This has caused a resurgence of business activity as production lines ramp up to fill backlogged orders and meet current demand. This is great news for all of us, and to our customers....