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 Centers Through Intelligence.” Schifferle shares deep insights into how the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence has shifted from tech-centric novelty to practical business intelligence.

Instead of looking at AI as a replacement for human talent, the summit highlighted how agentic and generative AI can connect fragmented data silos and eliminate the 50% supply chain inefficiencies plaguing OEMs, upfitters, fleets, and dealerships.

Schifferle also reveals her favorite moments from the panel discussions, the importance of engaging industry moderators, and details for the upcoming Fall CVBSummit on November 4th and 5th, 2026.

Catch up on all the incredible insight from the event! You can access the complete library of Spring 2026 CVBSummit Session Recordings here.

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 vehicle industry.

Whether you're a fleet owner, OEM, or upfitter, discover why these four patches of rubber are the "gold mine" of industry data.

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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 partnership with J.D. Power, Work Truck Solutions has focused on bringing transparency to an opaque market.

Key highlights include:

1. Strategic Partnerships: The company’s major expansion with Ford Pro, supporting all dealers enrolled in the Ford Pro CVC program and new initiatives with GM and Stellantis.
2. Solving Supply Chain Pain: Progress on the OEM bailment pool pilot to improve inventory visibility.
3. Leading the Way: Reflections on Kathryn’s recognition as one of Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women.
4. A Look Ahead: A sneak peek at a major technology solution launching early in 2026 that will revolutionize the commercial vehicle ecosystem.

Tune in for highlights on how Work Truck Solutions balanced aggressive technological integration with a "people-first" approach to navigate a complex commercial vehicle market.