Listen: Aftermarket truck parts distributors, service providers discuss changes, challenges
A panel of trucking experts took the mic at HDAW to talk about the evolution of the heavy-duty truck aftermarket.
The 2019 Truck Equipment Trend of the Year: Suppliers step up
2019’s Fleet Equipment Trucking Trend of the Year is the new innovations and products being put forward by the trucking industry’s suppliers.
DTNA Aftermarket launches Excelerator e-commerce platform
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced Excelerator, an e-commerce platform that will be available in 2020. Excelerator links DTNA’s Dealer Management Systems to streamline the parts ordering process and improve fulfillment times. The Excelerator platform addresses the growing propensity for online parts ordering and simplifies the process by opening up access to DTNA’s parts
Bergstrom, Viatec partner to provide package of no-idle options for utility trucks
Viatec, the creator of SmartPTO, an electric power takeoff unit, and Bergstrom, the creator of the new eCoolPark system, a compact, high-efficiency, electric, no-idle A/C system, are partnering to develop no-idle solutions for utility trucks.
Fleetrite Parts will open six new retail locations
Navistar International Corp.’s aftermarket truck and bus parts brand, Fleetrite Parts, celebrated 50 years in business on Sept. 2. In conjunction with the anniversary, the brand will open six new retail locations—five in North America and Latin America’s first.
NextTruck adds eCommerce to website
The platform allows customers to list single items for sale or maintain an inventory of multiple items.
Optronics introduces new LED warning and beacon lamps
The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration, and the lamps come with Optronics’ one-diode lifetime warranty protection, which will replace any lamp if even one diode fails.
Lippert Components introduces gel-infused foam mattress for Class 8 sleepers
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) has introduced its latest somnum Sleeper Series mattress for the heavy truck market.
Daimler Trucks North America creates new customer experience organization
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) has created a new customer experience organization and named Paul Romanaggi as chief CX Officer.
Kinedyne expands Prattville, Alabama operation with distribution facility
Kinedyne LLC’s newest distribution facility is fully operational, expanding the company’s Prattville, Alabama operation.
FleetPride opens new Texas locations
FleetPride, Inc. has opened new locations in the Deer Valley area of Phoenix and in La Porte, Texas, just southeast of Houston. Both opened for business on July 29.
Meritor completes acquisition of AxleTech
Meritor, Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of AxleTech from global investment firm The Carlyle Group.
