Consider reman axles & transmissions
Remanufactured parts, which are “greener” and more cost-effective, are an alternative for fleets when the cost of new components no longer makes sense.
Spec trailers for longevity, not for price
When purchasing new trailers, it’s important to calculate initial costs versus the longevity of the construction process and life of materials.
Demand for used truck parts increases
With older vehicles in the fleet, looking for new parts and remanufactured parts for older vehicles right now can be a challenge.
Used truck sales boost demand for remanufactured components
To address growing demand for remanufactured components, Meritor recently implemented a number of improvements, such as introducing an additional differential production line at its Plainfield, Ind. remanufacturing facility, and increasing capacity at its Mississauga, Ontario, facility that remanufactures steering gears and manual transmissions.
Meritor Aftermarket Services offers core logistics advantages
The service offers a number of unique, core logistics competencies including packaging and kitting, material planning, warehousing, distribution, customer support and consulting services. The new business, which will launch in October, features technology-based, voice-activated parts-order-picking.
Elite Brake develops braking products for commercial vehicle fleets
Elite Brake Co., under the leadership of John Healy, is a new commercial vehicle brake component supplier developing a full product line of brake block, brake lining, medium-duty hydraulic brake disc pads, heavy-duty air brake disc pads, lined brake shoes & kits, remanufactured brake shoes & kits, and complete brake drum kits.
ReMack Mobile Training Center brings message to customers
ReMack’s traveling training center is touring the U.S. and Canada to demonstrate to customers the benefits of buying ReMack remanufactured parts for their Mack trucks. The 35-ft. recreational vehicle provides effective onsite ReMack parts training to both dealers and customers through multiple product displays, a 38-in. flat-screen television, LCD projector and viewing screen, and two DVD players.
Buying replacement parts
When buying replacement parts, six market trends have emerged, which are impacting the dynamic commercial vehicle aftermarket.
Clear the air with retrofit DPFs
…and clean the DPFs currently in your fleet
Volvo D12 series engine now remanufactured in North America
Volvo Trucks North America now offers the Volvo D12 series engines as a North American remanufactured product. Remanufacturing the Volvo D12 in this market offers customers increased availability, faster delivery times and a significantly lower cost, the company said. The Volvo Reman Basic Engine delivers the reliability, durability and performance of all Volvo engines, backed with a two-year/unlimited mileage warranty.