FleetPride aims names new V.P., teases e-commerce site
Industry veteran Michael Keller has been named FleetPride’s new vice president of category management and sourcing, the company announced in a press release. Keller is rejoining FleetPride where he previously held various roles, including director of category management, from 2008 to 2014. With two decades of industry experience, he most recently held leadership positions for
North American Trailer opens new facility in Wisconsin
North American Trailer has opened a new facility in Chippewa Falls in Western Wisconsin, 10 miles outside of Eau Claire and directly east of the Twin Cities. The new Chippewa Falls facility will offer truck, trailer, and tank service, including in-shop and emergency roadside service on medium- to heavy-duty vehicles. In addition, the facility will
FleetPride acquires Missouri-based Bolin Auto and Truck Parts Co.
FleetPride Inc. has acquired the assets of Bolin Auto and Truck Parts Co. of St. Joseph, Missouri, owned by Rob Bolin. The new FleetPride branch and service center in St. Joseph will be the company’s fifth location in Missouri, joining branches in Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis. The company was founded in 1951
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week expands exhibiting suppliers qualifications
Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) announced new guidelines that will expand qualifications for exhibiting suppliers. Beginning in 2022, HDAW organizers will lift the exhibitor qualification that requires manufacturing suppliers to be currently supplying to past independent aftermarket distributor attendees, allowing for a wider range of companies and products on the HDAW show
Nuga Diesel Inc. joins Vipar Heavy Duty
Nuga Diesel Inc., headquartered in Brownsville, Texas has joined the Vipar Heavy Duty network. Established in 1988, Nuga Diesel is a family-owned and operated business serving the Rio Grande Valley with three Texas-based locations. Their customer base includes independent service facilities, fleets, independent owner operators, municipalities, bus garages and agricultural farms.
FleetPride acquires Truck Service Company Inc.
FleetPride Inc. has acquired the assets of Truck Service Company Inc. of Chattanooga, Tenn. Truck Service Company has been in business since 1989, providing repair and service work for drivers and fleets in southern Tennessee and northern Georgia. Truck Service Company was founded by Jerry Gamble and is now managed by his two sons, Rodney
Operating lean may not work in the future for shop administration
For years, those of us in this profession have had the idea beaten to death that we shouldn’t spend money, don’t have too many mechanics, don’t overstock inventory. We even have gone through a phase that maybe we should have consignment parts or even outsource the parts room to a third party. We were brought
Vipar Heavy Duty highlights fleet service program, order management system
Vipar Heavy Duty highlights its fleet program, which the company says offers fleets of all sizes and vocational areas access to its brands and technology solutions to increase efficiency and enhance maintenance practices, supported by its network of parts and service locations across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. “Vipar Heavy Duty works with
RevHD announces improved Rev Max Wheel Seal
RevHD’s new Rev Max wheel seal is now available nationwide. The Rev Max aftermarket wheel seal carries a five-year warranty that includes the vehicle’s brakes if the technician performing the service has completed RevHD’s online training program. The company touts the orange color of the seal’s top plate, which the company says allows customers to
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week announces 2022 event theme and co-chairs
Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) announced “Strong Like You” as the theme for HDAW ‘22, which the organizers say signifies the industry’s resilience throughout the pandemic. To lead the effort, David McCleave, director of marketing and aftermarket at Hendrickson, and Bill Nolan, president at PBS Truck Parts, have been named as the
Eaton offers concentric pneumatic clutch actuators for Detroit, Volvo, Mack transmissions
Eaton has introduced two new concentric pneumatic clutch actuators (CPCAs) designed for commercial vehicle push-type diaphragm spring clutches. The CPCAs help optimize vehicle performance by working with a vehicle’s automated manual transmission (AMT) to continuously determine the ideal release position and clutch actuation when the transmission shifts, Eaton says. The CPCAs serve as an aftermarket
Dorman Products acquires Dayton Parts
Dorman Products has completed its acquisition of Dayton Parts. The companies say both Dorman’s and Dayton’s customers can expect enhanced selection, service levels and opportunities for growth in key heavy-, medium-, and light-duty truck categories. Dorman entered the heavy-duty segment nearly a decade ago. The combined companies’ distribution and manufacturing network will provide more than
