30 Years in Heavy-Duty: Terry Williams on Community, Industry Tech, and the UTA Board Run | Ep. 218

In this episode of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, host Candy McCollum sits down with Terry Williams, who leads heavy-duty sales at Work Truck Solutions and works closely with the Comvoy and Arcadium platforms.With over three decades of experience in the heavy-duty market, Terry reflects on how he originally fell into the truck world, his early days learning the ropes in used trucks at Volvo, and why the fundamental human connection in this industry hasn't changed—even as digital tools evolve.Terry also touches on his mentorship philosophy, his perspective as a dad shaping his leadership style, and his run for a seat on the Used Truck Association (UTA) Board of Directors for 2027.Key Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:01 - How Terry fell into the heavy-duty truck industry 30 years ago02:32 - Early days in used trucks, Volvo, and the birth of the UTA05:42 - What has stayed the same in commercial trucks despite new tech07:36 - Giving back through mentorship and running for the UTA Board10:40 - Family values and how being a dad shapes leadership14:07 - Why used trucks remain the backbone of class 8 sales17:35 - UTA Board voting details and closing thoughtsLearn more about CVBNetwork and catch up on industry news: https://cvbnetwork.comVoting Details:Voting for the UTA Board of Directors is open to eligible UTA members through Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.