Five truck trend takeaways from June
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from June focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Reman engines: powering cost efficiency + quality
When making a major purchase, in almost every instance, there is the option for a used, refurbished or remanufactured version. It can be a great option for those looking for a more cost-focused solution. Of course, trucks are the lifeblood of any successful fleet—it’s an investment and a livelihood, and a fleet manager needs to be
How fleets can save money with reman transmissions
A continuing trend for transmissions is the automated manual transmission (AMT), which is seeing exponential growth, gobbling up most of the transmission market. With that being the case, it’s no surprise that AMTs are available in reman form as well. “Reman automated manual transmissions have been in the marketplace for about 10 years,”says Scott Pond,
Pure Power Technologies becomes an independent supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems
Pure Power Technologies (PPT) has announced that it has been acquired from Navistar Inc., by an investment team whose principals include the Smithfield Group and Kensington Capital Partners. As a result, PPT has now become an independent supplier of high-performance diesel fuel-injection systems and precision machining products and systems for medium- and heavy-duty truck applications.
The added value of remanufactured engines, transmissions and axles
For fleets that are extending trade cycles, and those interested in gaining the highest possible resale value for vehicles being taken out of service, remanufactured components can be cost effective. Recently, with new truck deliveries reaching record levels, the rising number of trades has meant more used trucks on the market, making vehicles with remanufactured
Haldex expands water pump lineup
Air brake systems manufacturer Haldex has announced the expansion of its remanufactured water pump line to include Eastern Industries water pumps. Haldex will initially add over 24 new SKUs of the Eastern Industries water pumps with further expansion scheduled later in the year. The expansion will give Haldex one of the largest medium- and heavy-duty water pump offering in the
Reman transmissions roundup
According to Ramon Aguillon, aftermarket sales manager at Allison Transmission, “Allison Transmission’s remanufactured product line is called Allison ReTran. All of our remanufactured transmissions exclusively use Allison Genuine Parts and are tested to original factory specifications. Additionally, they are tested with Allison TES 295 approved fluid.” The advantages of ReTran remanufactured transmissions are that the
Reman powertrains offer optimum TCO, ROI
Getting the most out of your investment is key to maximizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and getting the best return on investment (ROI). One way to achieve those goals is to purchase remanufactured powertrain components. With the high-quality remanufacturing procedures offered today by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which go beyond just restoring component to
Growing demand for reman
Before-and-after-the-sale support has never been more sought after and even more demanded by fleet operators. Their goals for remanufactured components are high quality, lower price, strong unlimited national warranty and fast availability of the exact component model needed for a repair or replacement. “We fully recognize truck operators’ requirements for remanufactured components: They must cost
Reman programs give second life to ECUs
Taking advantage of remanufactured component programs is nothing new to fleet managers. As the life expectancy of vehicles increases and fleets strive to maximize that life, remanufactured components will always offer value to the fleet’s bottom line. The remanufacturing process recovers components and is able to restore them to original or better condition without the
