Meritor earns PACCAR’s 10 PPM Quality Award
Meritor, Inc. has announced four global plants have received a 2018 10 PPM Quality Award from PACCAR recognizing suppliers that meet or exceed its standard of 10 or fewer defective parts for every 1 million parts shipped to the OEM.
Tuffy releases in-floor storage security lid for Ram 1500
Tuffy Security Products has introduced an in-floor storage security lid for the 2019 Ram 1500 Crew Cab. The #357 lid replaces the existing plastic original equipment factory cover to create theft-resistant storage in hidden vehicle floor compartments.
SEM releases 40887 Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material
SEM Products has released 40887 Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material, a two-component epoxy designed for cosmetic repairs on SMC, fiberglass, Metton and other rigid plastics.
The ultimate solution to tech shortages and training needs?
What began as personal entertainment has morphed into truly practical tools for the fleet maintenance industry.
Advancement in aftertreatment emissions systems increasing quality, performance
Dr. Barry Southward, director of technology for AP Emissions, says that the recent advancements in OEM aftertreatment systems has translated to aftermarket designs as well.
SAF-Holland to open new aftermarket distribution center in Phoenix
SAF-Holland will open its new western region aftermarket Distribution Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
TRP celebrates 25 years of business
This May, TRP is celebrating 25 years of providing aftermarket parts for all makes and models of trucks, trailers and buses.
Go from good to great with integrated fleet maintenance software
Integrated fleet software should be more than just a dot on a map.
Bendix launches retrofit upgrade program for driver assistance technologies
Bendix’s commercial vehicle safety technologies are now available through a retrofit upgrade program.
The value of new heavy-duty truck shocks
New tires. New brakes. New air bags. Given your investment in any or all of these components, doesn’t it also make sense to replace worn shock absorbers, which can affect the performance and service life of other, costlier parts? Shocks play a well-documented role in helping to prevent abnormal tire wear. “Cupping” and other uneven
NUCAP Industries introduces Galvanized NRS brake pad line
NUCAP Industries has launched a new line of Galvanized NRS Brake Pads, featuring mechanically attached friction on a galvanized steel backing plate. NUCAP says that it has spent decades researching the nature of galvanization and molding friction material onto the galvanized plate. According to the company, this process prevents rust on brake pads. Galvanized NRS brake
Wabco releases OnSide and OnGuardActive retrofit kits
Wabco has released OnSide and OnGuardActive retrofit kits, allowing fleets to add Wabco’s collision mitigation and avoidance technologies to existing vehicles. OnSide Blind Spot Detection is a radar-based system that supports drivers in passing and lane-change maneuvers. The system provides a warning when it detects a moving vehicle within a 160-degree blind spot range. OnGuardActive is
