Todd Wickstrum

Director of E-Mobility, Business Development
Nextran Truck Centers

Todd Wickstrum is the Director of E-Mobility in the Business Development group for Nextran Truck Centers, a medium and heavy-duty truck dealership group with 31 locations across the Southeast and Midwest.

Todd has worked in the trucking industry for over 28 years, including 19 years with a major trucking OEM, which included experience and leadership in powertrain development and strategy, manufacturing, international homologation, and dealer development. His career also includes experience as an owner-operator, VP of Engineering, and responsibility for specing and deploying all heavy rolling assets at a top-5 private carrier, including EV development and deployments.

The project experience of greenfield to EV operations is truly invaluable. As Director of E-Mobility, he ensures the fleet's vision, motivations, and expectations are attainable with electrification. He then brings all stakeholders to the table to collectively build the fleet's roadmap for success.

Todd Wickstrum’s Session(s):

11:00 am–1:00 pm | Tue, March 25, 2025

Workshop C: EV Fleets 101: Building a Strategic Roadmap for Medium & Heavy Duty Fleet Electrification

Many fleet owners and fleet leaders are eager to learn more about the potential of electrifying their fleets. Most fleets have little or no experience with this all-new technology. The unknowns and overwhelming number of questions leave many fleets frustrated as to what their next step should be.

This workshop will review four different asset classes, the key considerations for electrifying each, and recommendations for building the strategic roadmap for each. The classes and operations are Class 6 box truck final mile delivery, Class 8 tractor trailer final mile delivery, Class 8 Refuse collection, and Class 8 yard tractor.

Key takeaways include:

Critical considerations for building a successful fleet electrification roadmap.
Available tools for evaluating and comparing EV options.
Acquisition strategies and options.
Infrastructure, charger, and utility considerations.

12:50 pm–1:25 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025

Electric Vehicle Onboarding: Strategies for Effective Integration of Truck and Bus Fleets

As public and private fleets push toward electrification, the transition to electric trucks and buses presents unique challenges that require thoughtful planning and collaboration. This panel will bring together industry leaders from OEMs, transit agencies, and fleet operations to share lessons learned and practical advice on how to kick-start and scale EV fleet integration. From planning and pilot programs to infrastructure design and operational efficiency, panelists will explore the realities of deploying electric trucks and buses—and how to do it right.

What You’ll Learn:

Key first steps when evaluating fleet electrification, including defining goals and conducting fleet assessments
How to evaluate operational impacts and leverage OEM tools, consultants, and public agency partnerships
Strategies for designing scalable, cost-effective charging infrastructure
Approaches to phased rollouts, staging infrastructure, and future-proofing investments
Insights into energy cost management, route optimization, and operational efficiency
Common maintenance challenges and how to prepare with training, warranties, and service agreements

10:45 am–11:45 am | Wed, March 26, 2025

EV Charging Answers Bar

Did you miss your chance to meet a speaker 1:1 or get your question answered in a session? Speakers will host 1-hour sessions at dedicated lounges at our EV Charging Answers Bar on the Expo floor. Attendees can join on a first-come, first-served basis to ask questions and network with our speaker hosts. Plan ahead by reviewing speaker bios and company information listed below.

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