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The Commercial Vehicle Business Network (CVBNetwork) is the culmination of 17+ years working in and with the commercial vehicle industry. It’s rooted in the National Ford Truck Club (NFTC), which had its first meeting in March, 2006 at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show in Atlanta, Georgia. Twelve of 18 Regional Truck Clubs sent representatives to that meeting, with di

05/26/2026

Your business goals aren’t one-size-fits-all, and your tools shouldn’t be either. 🔧

Need better visibility for your upfits? Want to know when units move off dealer lots? Looking for market intelligence to help guide smarter decisions? Work Truck Solutions offers flexible tools and add-ons designed to help upfitters and commercial vehicle businesses grow with confidence.

Build the toolkit that fits your business goals. 💼🚛

05/26/2026

Why Pre-Owned is the 2026 Fleet Trend to Watch 📈🚙

As OEMs push to catch up with demand through ship-throughs and drop-shipping, the real spotlight this year is shifting elsewhere. In this snippet from Work Truck Week, Alan from Crestline Auto Transport explains why remarketing and pre-owned vehicles are taking center stage as the defining "hot button" for fleet management in 2026.

With vehicle availability and cost management top of mind for fleet managers, leveraging quality pre-owned assets isn’t just an alternative—it’s becoming the dominant strategy.

Catch the full insights on the digital evolution of fleet management here: 🔗 https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/eopcdyi0ii

05/22/2026

It’s about partnerships, not "vendorships." 🤝🚛

Geopolitical shifts and supply chain "noise" are making fleet planning harder than ever in 2026. We caught up with Charles Mathew of Merchants Fleet at Work Truck Week to learn how they are using data and flexible leasing strategies to keep their clients moving.

Watch the full interview to see how Merchants Fleet is redefining the client-provider relationship: https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/t9i8sz4zp6

05/20/2026

How do we turn commercial vehicle blind spots into major profit centers? 💡

In Episode 214 of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Steve Henning catches up with Work Truck Solutions’ Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Kathryn Schifferle, to reflect on the key takeaways from the Spring 2026 .

From the evolution of data integration to how practical Business Intelligence and AI are restructuring everything from dealerships to fleets, this episode breaks down where the industry is moving next.

🎧 Watch Episode 214 now to get the full breakdown, and don't forget to dive into the full list of Spring 2026 session recordings right here: https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/8c5qj1xnwv

05/19/2026

Iconic Jeep capability meets Morgan Olson durability.

We caught up with the Morgan Olson team at Work Truck Week 2026 to check out their brand-new Class 2 innovation: The Kestrel. Built on a Jeep platform, this aluminum-bodied beast is ready for the toughest off-road job sites while keeping your factory warranty intact.

Watch the full interview to see how the Kestrel is filling a major gap in the fleet market: https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/gx2zhzutev

05/12/2026

The commercial vehicle industry is moving fast! 🚛💨 Catch up on the latest headlines with CVB Network.

Highlights from this episode:
🔹 Vic Shah named President of Morgan Truck Body
🔹 Knapheide’s "America's Work Truck" campaign
🔹 $6M investment in propane vehicle certification

Stay ahead of the industry—watch the full newscast and read more at cvbnetwork.com.

05/11/2026

When you lead the industry, the only direction left is forward. 🚀

We chatted with John Poindexter, CEO of JB Poindexter & Co, at Work Truck Week 2026 to discuss their "Future Driven" strategy. From their massive unified booth to the groundbreaking consolidation of their ambulance brands, the scale of innovation this year is incredible.

Watch the full interview to see how the industry's top brands are coming together: https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/imrdilkgz1

05/06/2026

Steel or Wood? Black or White? 🚛⚖️

Truck builds aren't one-size-fits-all, and Reading Truck knows it. We caught up with Curtis Stephenson and Ryan Reese at Work Truck Week 2026 to discuss how regional environments change the way trucks are built.

From the "Black Iron" of the East Coast to the heat-resistant "White and Wood" builds of the West, learn how Reading Truck is consulting with fleets to provide the perfect national solution.

Watch the full interview for the breakdown on regional upfitting trends: https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/chwkfdrii2

05/05/2026

The future of work trucks isn’t just about new tech, it’s about how everything works together.

With insights from Scelzi Enterprises, Inc. and other industry leaders, this piece highlights how deeper collaboration between OEMs, dealers, and upfitters, combined with smarter integration and practical innovation, is shaping real-world solutions that actually move the industry forward.

See what’s driving the next generation of work trucks:
https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/hv9j4gvndx

05/05/2026

The future of work trucks isn’t just about new tech, it’s about how everything works together.

With insights from Scelzi Enterprises, Inc. and other industry leaders, this piece highlights how deeper collaboration between OEMs, dealers, and upfitters, combined with smarter integration and practical innovation, is shaping real-world solutions that actually move the industry forward.

See what’s driving the next generation of work trucks:
https://cvbnetwork.pulse.ly/whmvzrgoiw

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