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

Commercial Vehicle Pro

Commercial Vehicle Pro
30 Years in Heavy-Duty: Terry Williams on Community, Industry Tech, and the UTA Board Run | Ep. 218
Aug 07, 2026 Episode 218
Commercial Vehicle Pro

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 - Introduction

01:01 - How Terry fell into the heavy-duty truck industry 30 years ago

02:32 - Early days in used trucks, Volvo, and the birth of the UTA

05:42 - What has stayed the same in commercial trucks despite new tech

07:36 - Giving back through mentorship and running for the UTA Board

10:40 - Family values and how being a dad shapes leadership

14:07 - Why used trucks remain the backbone of class 8 sales

17:35 - UTA Board voting details and closing thoughts


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Voting Details:

Voting for the UTA Board of Directors is open to eligible UTA members through Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.


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