At Work Truck Week 2025, we hit the show floor to ask: Why are the people in the work truck and fleet industry so important? What makes them so amazing?
From fleet managers to upfitters, manufacturers to service providers, the heart of this industry isn’t just the trucks — it’s the dedicated professionals who keep them running. In this quick interview series, industry experts share what makes this community so special, the relationships that drive success, and why people are truly the backbone of the work truck world.
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Learn the step-by-step instructions to install the hardware for your Ford Pro™ Telematics with Dashcams in the vehicle.
About Ford Pro: Ford Pro™ is a productivity accelerator designed to help drive business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes. We offer the right tools, software and services designed to keep your business on track and your crew on the road.
Looks like one of those times you need the strength and tech of Ford Maverick. Line it up with a push of a button. And back up like it’s no big deal.
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not make your vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared to take over at any time. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations. When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
** When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
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Kevin Dunbar, general manager at Ford Pro Intelligence, introduces the company's new Ford Pro AI solution on March 10, during Work Truck Show 2026 in Indianapolis.
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The numbers speak for themselves. With the 2026 Ford Super Duty® you have a best-in-class 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. So you can tow this and haul that, no problem.
In this video, I reveal hidden Ford functions that even long-time drivers, mechanics, and dealership employees often overlook. These aren’t gimmicks — these are real features already built into your Ford that can make driving easier, safer, and smarter.
From secret trailer backup systems to powerful remote start tricks, adaptive cruise control hacks, MyKey safety features, and FordPass app secrets — this video will completely change how you use your Ford.
As the summer heat cranks up, most fleet managers think about keeping their drivers cool—but what about their tires? In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Kristin Nyce, Senior Business E-Comm Manager at SimpleTire.com, to debunk the most dangerous summer tire myths that could be quietly draining your fleet's bottom line.
Tires are the only point of contact between your heavy commercial vehicles and scorching asphalt that can easily reach 130°F to 140°F. If you aren’t actively managing your rubber during the summer months, you are risking unexpected blowouts, severe downtime, and skyrocketing fuel costs.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The Heat Illusion: Why ambient dashboard temperatures lie to you about actual road conditions.
• Myth #1 Busted: Why "not losing air" doesn't mean your tires are safe (The hidden danger of over-inflation).
• Myth #2 Busted: Why perfect tread depth can still hide catastrophic sidewall dry rot and cracking.
• Industry Deep Dive: How summer tire stress differs for local delivery vans vs. heavy contractors vs. long-haul over-the-road (OTR) trucks.
• The True Cost of Neglect: How minor tire issues compound into massive financial drains through rolling resistance, premature replacements, and emergency roadside assistance.
📋 The 5-Point Summer Tire Checklist:
1. Check Pressure Regularly: Always check first thing in the morning when tires are cold.
2. Verify Tread Depth: Ensure you have enough biting edge to handle sudden summer downpours.
3. Monitor for Uneven Wear: Spot cupping or feathering early to diagnose alignment and suspension issues.
4. Inspect the Sidewalls: Scan closely for bulges, cuts, or heat-induced cracking.
5. Check Valve Stems & Debris: Look for construction site punctures (nails, rocks) and ensure stems aren't leaking.
Learn more about managing your commercial fleet tires at: SimpleTire.com
Can AI replace experienced workers? Ford learned the hard way that it cannot. After relying heavily on automated quality systems, the automaker realised its vehicles lacked the expected level of craftsmanship. When senior engineers retired, their crucial real-world knowledge disappeared, leaving AI systems unable to spot early defects. To fix this, Ford brought back over 350 veteran ‘gray beard’ engineers. Instead of just solving problems, these experts are now mentoring young talent and training AI systems with decades of hands-on data, shifting Ford's strategy from fixing defects to preventing them entirely through early collaboration.
This video walks you through the process of adding and saving your trailer’s information in your Ford F-Series® truck. Trailer Profiles on Ford F-Series trucks allow you to save the information of up to 10 trailers in your vehicle’s SYNC® System. Once the information is saved, you simply need to select that trailer as the “active” trailer whenever it is connected to your truck.
