FleetPride increases eCommerce truck parts catalog
FleetPride recently reached another milestone as it pursues eCommerce and digital solutions focused squarely on alleviating customers’ most pressing issues. The achievement of going live with over 667,000+ parts along with 4.5 million cross references on FleetPride.com dwarfs the company’s previous announcement of 400,000 parts and continues to ease customers’ supply and demand concerns. By the end
WVE Vehicle Electronics introduces nearly 1,700 new part numbers in April
WVE Vehicle Electronics introduced 1,691 new part numbers in April, which are now available for a range of light and heavy-duty vehicle applications. In all, WVE announced 886 switches, 540 sensors, 113 emissions products, 93 solenoids, 23 ignition coils,19 fuel injection products, six voltage regulators and 11 other components – which includes more than 712
VIPAR Heavy Duty meeting focuses on aftermarket opportunities
VIPAR Heavy Duty welcomed several leaders from its supplier community to Chicago last month for the organization’s bi-annual Supplier Advisory Council meeting. Council members met with the executive team from VIPAR Heavy Duty to collaborate and discuss ideas to support the success of the network’s distributors and supplier partners. The meeting provided an opportunity for
Tackling today’s trucking industry challenges with Volvo Trucks’s Peter Voorhoeve
Enough about electric trucks. Yes, they’re exciting. Yes, the technology is growing to meet more applications. Yes, electromobility will be a big segment of trucking’s future. It’s important, and talking about the possibilities now means being prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. None of that helps us right now. Today has plenty of challenges. Challenges
Power Heavy Duty welcomes Cleveland Brothers Equipment as a distributor
Power Heavy Duty has welcomed Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. as the newest distributor to its network. With over 70 years of experience, the family-oriented business provides heavy duty truck parts, shop services and drive-in services including bumper-to-bumper repair, engine overhauls, fuel system cleaning and truck bed building and installation. Established in 1948, the company continues to serve
Getting our bearings on the heavy-duty aftermarket
The shockwave of supply chain challenges touches every segment of the heavy-duty market. That means daily communication with suppliers and distributors to get materials, parts and trucks to where they need to be. All while the trucking industry’s tectonic plates shift under the surface, causing earth-shaking changes as new technology enters the industry’s atmosphere. For
HDA Truck Pride Store launches an enhanced customer experience
HDA Truck Pride, an independent supplier of parts and service to the commercial vehicle aftermarket announced the launch of the “HDA Truck Pride Store” at their annual meeting. PhaseZero’s CxCommerce is a software platform designed to connect distributors, customers, and suppliers, and bring employees and customers closer together. It also allows customers to purchase products
Fullbay acquires Dieselmatic Digital, strengthens focus on diesel repair shops
Fullbay has recently acquired Dieselmatic Digital Inc., the digital marketing agency focused exclusively on diesel repair shops. The acquisition layers the digital marketing services of Dieselmatic onto the shop management software Fullbay already offers to help drive demand for repair shop businesses. Terms of the acquisition, which closed April 1, were not disclosed. Dieselmatic is known
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