Dana expands Spicer Select drivetrain product offerings
Dana Inc. has expanded its Spicer Select all-makes drivetrain portfolio to include additional u-joints for commercial-vehicle applications as well as new u-joint strap kits. With the addition of the strap kits, the Spicer Select offering provides a complete u-joint replacement package for a significant portion of over-the-road and vocational applications. “The expansion of the Spicer
PACCAR Parts opens parts distribution center in Toronto
PACCAR Parts has opened a new 160,000-sq. ft. parts distribution center (PDC) in Toronto, Ontario. The facility officially opened on Oct. 22 and will increase parts availability and maximize uptime for PACCAR Parts customers across eastern Canada, the company says. It is the 18th PACCAR Parts PDC location. The facility features technologies such as voice-activated
LoadHandler Power Products introduces new line of brushed alternators
LoadHandler Power Products has introduced a new line of brushed alternators. According to the company, the alternators are engineered to meet the performance demands of modern heavy duty vehicles, and are available in 150-, 160- and 200-amp versions for 12V systems. “Our brushed alternators offer consistent, reliable performance under a wide variety of operating conditions,
East Texas Truck Center joins HDATP
East Texas Truck Center has joined HDA Truck Pride. With locations in Baytown and Nacogdoches, Texas, East Texas Truck Center, owned by Josh Burch and Forrest Hodges, offers truck repairs, maintenance, parts, used trucks and new trailers in the greater Eastern Texas area. “Parts and service are the key,” Burch says. “True, we found a
Meritor expands North America authorized rebuilder program for axle carriers in the United States
Meritor Inc. has announced the U.S. launch of its North America Authorized Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, including the company’s 145, 14X and 160 products. Five rebuilders in the United States, along with four already serving the Canadian market, brings the total number of North America locations to 62 that supply wholesale distributors and
GenNext to present ‘The Future Of The Aftermarket’
GenNext, a nonprofit organization formed in 2014 to help fill open positions in the heavy-duty aftermarket, will feature one of the industry’s top experts at a webinar talks about the leading indicators of market change and what’s down the road for the heavy-duty aftermarket. The webinar, scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. EDT on
Centric Parts introduces truck air disc brake program
Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies and manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake and chassis components and systems, has introduced a new air disc brake program for heavy-duty vehicles. Centric Parts new program features air disc brake pads, rotors and repair kits for all makes. It adds to an existing range of replacement
Continental releases line of VDO SingleViu instruments to replace analog, CAN gauges
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has introduced a new line of round instrumentation for use in heavy-duty trucks, buses, and off-highway equipment. The VDO SingleViu instrument series features a dual input that allows operation with analog signals and digitally with CAN bus. The new line performs all of the functions of the prior VDO Vision,
Watch: Alliance Truck Parts talks market strategy, new retail space walk around
At a press event held in Yountville, Calif., Stefan Kurschner, senior vice president of Aftermarket for Daimler Trucks North America announced that Alliance Truck Parts is positioning itself for growth in the market with more than 15 new product lines scheduled to launch over the next several months, as well as new retail locations both
Meritor expands bearing, seal kit offering
Meritor Inc. announced the launch of 20 bearing and seal kits and 70 individual bearings covering various Meritor and Dana axles for customers requiring a cost-effective solution for high-quality aftermarket parts. This offering covers a significant portion of drive axle carrier assemblies serviced in the North America aftermarket. “These Meritor bearing and seal kits are
PurePower Technologies launches 6.6L diesel turbo for the aftermarket
PurePower Technologies has launched a 6.6L diesel turbo designed specifically for the aftermarket. PurePower offers assembly, remanufacturing and 100% end-of-line testing for high-volume, high-quality turbos for light-, medium- and heavy-duty diesel truck engines, the company stated. PurePower also has the capacity to independently remanufacture turbos using a modular approach for an assortment of all makes
Eaton adds new part numbers to its Rebuilder Bulk Packs
Eaton Vehicle Group has added 27 new part numbers to its aftermarket lineup of Eaton Fuller Rebuilder Bulk Packs for transmission components. The Rebuilder Bulk Packs improve rebuilder efficiency and competitiveness by eliminating individual component packaging on popular transmission parts, according to Eaton. The newest additions, the result of customer feedback, consist of gears, shafts
