Taking advantage of aftermarket solutions amid an uncertain market
New tractor and trailer orders continue to post low numbers as fleets of all kinds deal with the uncertainty of today’s pandemic-impacted market. Just because equipment lifecycles are shifting doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice equipment efficiency or safety. Aftermarket equipment options offer increased value to your existing equipment. That includes essential equipment components
Real-time order management available on Dana’s aftermarket website
Dana Inc. has developed a dynamic order management and information exchange for its aftermarket customers at DanaAftermarket.com, the company says. The e-commerce platform and e-catalog provides Dana customers with real-time ordering, processing and product attribute data, Dana says. Visitors to DanaAftermarket.com can check inventory status, attain technical information, view product videos and see three-dimensional views
Consider heavy-duty aftermarket brake options carefully
When Montu Khokhar, chief executive officer of NRS Brakes, visited the Fleet Equipment office last year, he rattled off brake friction material that his company had found in analyzing discarded pads from shops across the country. A number of materials raised editorial eyebrows, but none so much as: kitty litter. Yeah; kitty litter, in aftermarket
Navistar Parts introduces new Fleetrite filter line, expands aftermarket parts availability
Navistar International Corporation’s Parts business has expanded product lines and is introducing solutions to further improve parts availability. Now in its 50th year of business, Fleetrite parts, Navistar’s all-makes aftermarket truck and bus parts brand, introduces a new line of filters. Fleetrite filters are a direct replacement for OEM filters and include air, hydraulic, fuel,
WABCO acquires distribution rights for full portfolio of aftermarket products
The entire WABCO North American aftermarket product line, as well as all related sales, distribution, customer service and technical support, will be provided directly by WABCO in North America.
Setting a new standard: Data’s heavy-duty aftermarket impact
Data drives decisions, and the only thing worse than not having data is having the wrong data. That’s especially true in the heavy-duty aftermarket where nomenclature for parts, components and quantities (to name a few) can vary wildly. It’s confusing, inefficient and worst of all—costly. Consider the quantity terminology when placing a parts order. “Some
Dana talks truck electrification’s aftermarket impact, supplying solutions
Truck electrification conversations coursed through Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. Some suppliers saw a threat to their business due to electric trucks’ reduced service expectations, while others saw opportunities—a new frontier of solutions and partnership possibilities. Dana Aftermarket’s booth was host to an inspiring sight—a full electric truck drivetrain, from the new electric drive controller and
WABCO introduces enhanced diagnostic software, new aftermarket offerings
During a press conference at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, WABCO Holdings Inc. announced enhancements to its subscription-based TOOLBOX PLUS diagnostic software, as well as expanded air dryer and cartridge offerings and genuine remanufactured air compressors. TOOLBOX PLUS diagnostic software WABCO’s TOOLBOX software has been enhanced to help users save time in diagnosing WABCO systems. The
SAF-Holland relaunches aftermarket parts on-demand electronic catalog
SAF-Holland, manufacturer of suspensions axle brake systems, fifth wheels, landing gear and coupling products, announced the relaunch of its Aftermarket Parts on Demand (POD) Electronic Parts Catalog, rebranded as POD Plus. POD Plus now connects directly with the SAF-Holland business system, allowing users in real time to view inventory, system order entry, and customer specific
Meritor offers of all-makes Aftermarket air disc brake rotors
Meritor Inc. announced Meritor-branded, all-makes aftermarket air disc brake (ADB) rotors for linehaul, refuse, vocational, coach and trailer applications. The announcement came at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. Designed with high-quality cast iron to keep peak temperatures low during brake operation, Meritor rotors offer durability and long friction life as well as excellent fade resistance, the
