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.

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, charging infrastructure over-provisioning and battery life.

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 customers. The two discuss some of the topics discussed in the summit, such as AI, transformative technology, consistency, and proactive business operations strategies. Recordings of the summit sessions will be available in the coming weeks on the CVB Network and Work Truck Solutions websites.

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, the conversation explores how CTE supports both large-scale initiatives and incremental progress—offering insights for fleets of all sizes.

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 the perfect opportunity to gain insights, connect with peers, and prepare your business for the future.

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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 PowerFlex's software platform for monitoring, control, and load management to optimize uptime and reliability. The conversation also covered the availability of various incentives and grants that can help offset the costs of EV charging infrastructure.