Q&A

PACCAR provided the executive leadership guiding this year's SAE COMVEC conference held in mid-September in Schaumburg, Illinois. It was fitting, then, that John Rich, senior vice president and chief technology officer at PACCAR, kicked off the event as the featured keynote speaker.

His presentation centered around the event's theme: “Shaping the Future Together” by embracing advancement, empowerment and exploration in the commercial vehicle industry. He also answered a range of questions during a sit-down with Phil Stephenson, general manager of PACCAR Technical Center, who served as the COMVEC executive chair. Following are a few of the key insights Rich shared with attendees in the packed venue.