FleetPride reaches over 300 locations nationwide with latest acquisition
FleetPride announced that it has acquired the assets of Murray’s Diesel Repair of Shreveport, La. Founded in 2016 by Travis and Stephanie Murray, Murray’s Diesel Repair provides a full line of services to drivers and fleets throughout the Ark-La-Tex region. Separately, the Murrays will continue to operate Murray’s Auto Repair in Shreveport, La., which focuses

HDA Truck Pride strengthens its technology leadership
HDA Truck Pride has announced the appointment of Laura Hewitt as Vice President of Information Technology. Leveraging her 25+ year of experience in the data and technology fields, Laura will lead the strategic planning, development, operations, and support for the organization. Throughout her career, Laura has been instrumental in the successful delivery of legacy system

Making the truck aftermarket parts, service connection
There’s an interesting shift happening in truck technology conversations. It used to be, and still is in some segments, that talk of what could be possible with the latest data-driven solutions dominated talking points. Several years ago, in the heavy-duty aftermarket, in particular, the future was painted in the gleam of newly launched (or revamped)

HDA Truck Pride announces A & A Brake Service, All Systems Brake merger
HDA Truck Pride has announced. A & A Brake Service, established in 1944, and All Systems Brake, established in 1976 are merging. The combined power of AA Systems Truck and Bus will allow for focused attention on current customers, expanding the customer base and enhanced operations for continued success into the future. The merger will

Navistar’s Fleetrite Parts grows retail locations, extend product lines
Navistar’s all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand, Fleetrite, has expanded its retail footprint to 31 locations through partnerships with Navistar’s International truck and IC Bus dealer networks. Fleetrite’s locations provide an expansive line of products to ensure customer access and improved uptime. The latest Fleetrite Truck Parts locations include: Kyrish Truck Center Austin,

TRP Hemel awarded global TRP Store of The Year
PACCAR Parts recognizes TRP Hemel in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom as the 2021 Global TRP Store of the Year. TRP is PACCAR Parts’ exclusive worldwide brand of aftermarket replacement parts for all makes of trucks, trailers and buses. The TRP retail network includes 248 stores in 39 countries around the world. TRP Hemel is located

Arnold Motor Supply joins the Auto Value Truck Parts program
Arnold Motor Supply officially joins the Auto Value Truck Parts program under the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.’s Commercial Vehicle and Heavy-Duty program. “The folks at Arnold Motor Supply and The Merrill Company, under the leadership of Eric Johnson, havebeen an exemplary member of the Auto Value brand for some time,” said John Washbish, president

Dire Truck Parts joins Power Heavy Duty network
Dire Truck Parts is the newest distributor to join the Power Heavy Duty network. Headquartered in El Dorado, Kansas, Dire Truck Parts provides high-quality heavy duty truck and trailer parts and parts delivery throughout Butler County and in surrounding markets. Led by a management team with more than 80 years of experience, the company serves customers

Dana Spicer ReadyShaft program simplifies driveshaft ordering
Dana Incorporated has streamlined aftermarket driveshaft ordering with a smart part numbering system for its Spicer ReadyShaft program, the company noted in a recent press release. The ordering process allows customers to place Spicer ReadyShaft orders in multiple ways, including through DanaAftermarket.com, the application programming interface (API) and electronic data interchange (EDI). Spicer ReadyShaft driveshafts

Photo gallery: Hino Trucks national parts conference
Hino Trucks hosted several hundred dealers at its National Parts Conference this week in Las Vegas, and I had the cool opportunity to host live podcasts during the show with the Hino Trucks team, suppliers and dealers. The conversation spanned the gamut of industry talking points–from dealing with supply chain and service challenges to answering

SKF Vehicle Aftermarket showcases training program
SKF Vehicle Aftermarket is helping customers achieve more productive wheel-end maintenance with the promotion of its SKF Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) training program in booth no. 365 at the American Trucking Association (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) 2022 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. Featuring in-person, hands-on instruction and access to the latest product resources,

Working with truck parts distributors to reduce downtime
“Right part. Right place. Right time.” The aftermarket parts mantra is easier said than done. To bring the connected-truck dream of a technician standing at an open bay with the needed part in hand as the truck rolls onto the service lot, it takes the right technology, and perhaps more importantly–the right partnership. The technology
