Commercial Vehicle Pro

Fleet maintenance remains one of the most fragmented challenges in the commercial vehicle ecosystem. Between disconnected telematics platforms, siloed parts procurement, and separate repair shops, fleet managers often find themselves caught in reactive loops that lead to expensive downtime. In Episode 225 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Paul Gilmore, Presi...

Building a thriving commercial vehicle department requires a completely different strategy than standard retail operations. In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Amy Smith, Managing Partner & Senior Executive Recruiter at Autopeople, to explore what it really takes to recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing commercial leaders and sales t...

In Episode 223 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Steve Henning sits down with Kathryn Schifferle, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions, to preview the upcoming Fall Commercial Vehicle Business Summit taking place virtually on November 4 and 5, 2026. Kathryn shares the origins of the virtual event, why viewing the commercial vehicle market as a connected ecosystem is e...

Fleet telematics has evolved far beyond watching dots move across a map. The real opportunity comes when vehicle and asset data connects directly with the systems used to manage maintenance, job costs, dispatching and business performance. In Episode 222, host Candy McCollum continues her conversation with Zac Hales, Vocational Business Segment Manager at Geotab. They explore how fleets can break...

Winter doesn't wait for the first snowstorm to disrupt your fleet. Cold weather works against commercial vehicles long before snow hits the road, draining tire pressure overnight, reducing traction, and setting up costly roadside breakdowns. In Episode 221 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Kristin Nyce, Senior Business E-Commerce Manager at SimpleTire,...

Catching axle weight issues or payload errors after a work truck is built gets expensive fast. In this episode of the CVBNetwork Podcast, host Steve Henning sits down with Sorcha O'Grady, Chief Sales Officer at Truck Science. They discuss how pre-build software modeling helps fleets, dealers, and upfitters spec safer, compliant, and more efficient commercial vehicles before assembly begins. K...

In Episode 219 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Steve Henning sits down with Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions, and Kathryn Schifferle, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions. Together, they break down the findings from the Work Truck Solutions Q2 2026 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis. The group explores how macro-economic factors like interest rates, inflat...

In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Terry Williams, who leads heavy-duty sales at Work Truck Solutions and works closely with the Comvoy and Arcadium platforms. With over three decades of experience in the heavy-duty market, Terry reflects on how he originally fell into the truck world, his early days learning the ropes in used trucks at Volvo,...

In Episode 217 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum leads a panel discussion focused on female leadership, representation, and career growth in commercial transportation. Joining the conversation are four leaders from Work Truck Solutions: Kathryn Schifferle (Founder & Chief Vision Officer), Stacie Williamson (VP of Sales), Autumn Conn (Team Lead, Customer Success), and S...

Beyond the Dot on the Map: The Evolution of Fleet Telematics with Geotab | Ep. 216 Telematics is no longer just about tracking where your vehicles are on a map—it’s about total operational visibility. In Episode 216 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum is joined by Zac Hales at Geotab, to discuss the major shifts in fleet telematics. They dive deep into "edge intelligenc...

In this edition of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast , we shift our focus from fleet data to seasonal operational hazards. While fleet managers typically prioritize air conditioning maintenance during the summer peak, vehicle tires are quietly bearing the brunt of extreme pavement friction and external temperatures fluctuating between 130°F and 140°F. Kristin Nyce from SimpleTire.com joins the sh...

In Episode 214 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast , host Steve Henning is joined by Kathryn Schifferle, Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions, to unpack the massive success of the Spring 2026 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBSummit).  Marking its 11th iteration since its inception in 2021, this season’s summit focused heavily on a vital industry theme: “From Blind Spots to Profit C...

Tires are the only component of a commercial vehicle that touches the ground every single second. But are they more than just rubber? In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Kristin Nyce, Senior Business E-Comm Manager at SimpleTire. They dive deep into how SimpleTire has evolved from a retail website into a critical data partner for the commercial...

In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast , host Candy McCollum sits down with Kathryn Schifferle, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Work Truck Solutions, to recap a landmark year. 2025 was defined by a strategic balance of smarter technology and human connection. From hosting their first all-staff in-person meeting since 2020, to launching the Commercial EV Hub on Convoy in partners...

In this Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast episode, host Steve Henning interviews John Harris, founder and CEO of Harbinger, a medium-duty vehicle OEM. Harris explains Harbinger's focus on building a fundamentally better, electric medium-duty product that offers lower operating costs, greater reliability, and enhanced safety. Additionally, they discuss mixed fleet (including hybrids) make-up, cha...

Gil Weiss of Training Team USA joins Steve Henning on the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast to break down IRS Section 179. The discussion explains the rule, which allows businesses to fully deduct the cost of equipment. Weiss details recent changes, key vehicle qualifications (e.g., 6,000 lbs. GVWR), and offers dealership advice on using a fleet analysis to show customers the financial benefits of th...

In this episode, host Steve Henning sits down with Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions, and reflects on the Fall 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS), a two-day virtual event held twice a year. The theme of this summit, "Turning Challenges into Progress," emphasizes an optimistic approach to industry difficulties, viewing them as opportunities to provide solutions for cu...

In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, Ardina Ferrin sits down with Steve Clermont and Alexis Hedges of the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a nonprofit engineering and planning firm with more than three decades of experience helping fleets navigate the transition to clean vehicle technologies. From municipal work trucks to hydrogen-powered Class 8 deployments,...

 In this episode, Kathryn Schifferle and Jim Press share why the Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) is a must-attend event. From its launch in 2021 to becoming one of the industry’s most valuable forums, CVBS brings together OEMs, dealers, upfitters, and fleet professionals to tackle today’s toughest challenges. Tune in as they preview what’s ahead for the October 8–9 Summit, and why it’s t...

Ardina Ferrin chats with Reid Gustin of PowerFlex to discuss considerations for fleet electrification and commercial EV charging. PowerFlex helps companies manage the complexities of transitioning to electric vehicles, including charging infrastructure, energy management, and cost optimization. During the discussion, Reid emphasized the importance of planning for future growth and utilizing PowerF...

Stacie Williamson, Vice President of Sales at Work Truck Solutions, joined host Steve Henning, host of the Commercial Vehicle Business Network podcast, to share key insights on how the commercial vehicle industry is overcoming disruption through innovation and cross-industry collaboration. In a recent conversation with host Steve Henning, she previewed the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Business Summ...

Alan Levy and Ardina Ferrin discuss how integrated vehicle delivery helps dealers connect with non-local customers and gives buyers more choice when shopping for their next work truck or van. Levy goes into detail about the instant quote tool available on the Convoy website and dealership sites, their transparent pricing and white glove customer service.

Join Ardina Ferrin and Josh Green, founder of Inspiration Mobility Group and spokesperson for the American Fleet Leadership Coalition, as they dissect the critical 45W tax credit for commercial clean vehicles.  This episode cuts through the noise and clarifies big questions around the current 45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit. Ferrin and Green detail who benefits and what vehicles qualify. They...

Tariffs have shaped the commercial vehicle industry for decades, and today’s trade war landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for dealers. In a recent podcast discussion, Steve Henning (VP Marketing) and Kathryn Schifferle (Founder & CVO) of Work Truck Solutions explored how dealers can adapt and thrive amid economic shifts. The conversation begins with a look at the historical &...

Speakers: Ardina Chaco Ferrin - Host Bill Schankel - CAE, Chief Executive Officer, NAFA Join Ardina Ferrin as she interviews Bill Schankel, CEO of NAFA, about his journey with the organization and his vision for the future of fleet management. Gain insights into NAFA's evolution, its crucial role in advocacy and education, and the exciting upcoming Institute & Expo in Long Beach. Learn ab...