Episodes

  • 2025 Year in Review with Kathryn Schifferle
    Jan 2 2026

    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.

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    25 mins
  • S6:E40 I Harbinger: Focusing on Effective Electrification For Medium-Duty Vehicles
    Nov 11 2025

    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.

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    21 mins
  • S6:E38 I Turning Challenges into Progress: Reflecting on the Fall 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit
    Oct 16 2025

    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.

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    11 mins
  • S6 E37 I Center for Transportation and the Environment: The Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition
    Sep 17 2025

    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.

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    30 mins
  • S6 Ep 36 I Inside CVBS: How Industry Leaders Are Tackling Change and Driving Strategy
    Sep 15 2025

    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.

    https://events.ringcentral.com/events/commercial-vehicle-business-summit-fall-2025/registration

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    9 mins
  • S6:E35 I From Vehicle to Voltage: PowerFlex On The Future Of Fleet Electrification
    Aug 15 2025

    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.

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    38 mins
  • S6:E34 I Turning Challenges Into Progress: Fall Commercial Vehicle Business Summit 2025
    Aug 5 2025

    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 Summit, a free virtual event happening October 8–9.

    With the theme Turning Challenges into Progress, the summit will feature live Q&A, networking, and real-world strategies from across the fleet, dealer, OEM, and upfitter space. Williamson will lead a session packed with actionable ideas for navigating today’s toughest market conditions.


    Register now for free:

    https://events.ringcentral.com/events/commercial-vehicle-business-summit-fall-2025/registration

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    9 mins
  • S6:E33 I Where Trucks Meet Trust: Crestline Auto Transport
    Aug 4 2025

    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.

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    33 mins