Meritor talks trucking aftermarket advancements, sets new goals
During Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Meritor’s aftermarket and product leadership sat down to provide an update of its aftermarket initiatives and the evolution of existing aftermarket products. Here’s the rundown. Electrification in the aftermarket Meritor is barreling ahead toward electrification. It recently announced series production of its 14Xe ePowertrain. When asked what opportunities the ePowertrain
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Live Blog
It may have only been two years since Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week was held live, but a lot has changed. Supply chain challenges, rising costs and evolving technology talking points all take center stage at this year’s show. Come along with this Live Blog where I’ll chart the big takeaways and bring you sights of
Diesel Laptops to enhance Diesel Parts, Diesel Repair platforms
Diesel Laptops announced the next evolution of its Diesel Parts and Diesel Repair platforms, now accessible online via any mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer. In a rapidly growing industry with nearly 2 million diesel engines being produced per year and nearly 9 million commercial trucks operating in the US alone, one of the main
Truck service data, KPIs: tools or targets?
I like data. I love spreadsheets. I like looking at KPI charts on the screen. Data, what a drug. Although, I think social media has taken over first place in a non-substance drug adrenalin rush, like cell phones. Let’s talk about data. What do we do with it? We do not trade vehicles with the
FleetPride adds more than 400k truck parts to e-commerce site
FleetPride Inc. has increased the number of parts offered on its e-commerce platform, FleetPride.com. FleetPride has more than 1 million parts in its portfolio and expects to have every part available for sale online within the next two years. “Today, we are following through on our commitment announced in October to grow our digital offering.
PACCAR Parts earns 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation
PACCAR Parts has earned the official 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation. The award is based on PACCAR Parts’ efforts to provide rewarding career paths for veterans and by building strong partnerships with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Organizations earning the Military Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using public data
Volvo Trucks Dealer Group Vanguard acquires Advantage Truck Centers
Volvo Trucks North America announces Vanguard Truck Centers, a multi-regional, full-service commercial truck dealer group and leasing operation, has acquired Charlotte-based Advantage Truck Centers and Advantage Truck Leasing. Vanguard Truck Centers is one of Volvo Truck’s leading sales and leasing dealer groups, Volvo says, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and Arizona. The acquisition
What to look for in remanufactured truck parts
When it comes to truck maintenance, choosing the right replacement part is an all-important step. But in the crowded commercial vehicle aftermarket, making that choice can be confusing, especially when selecting remanufactured and rebuilt components. And the wrong choice comes with the risk of part failure, as well as damage that can more than eliminate
Sensata Technologies launches an aftermarket website
Sensata’s new website contains marketing and technical information about the company’s OEM products that are available in the aftermarket to selected channels for heavy-duty industries. Before the launch of the new aftermarket site, interested parties only had Sensata’s corporate, OEM-focused website that contained information on many products that are not currently available to the aftermarket.
Kenworth hands out dealer awards at annual meeting
PACCAR Parts and Kenworth Truck Company held the virtual 2021 ACCELERATE Your Success Parts and Service Meeting October 21-22. The two-day meeting provided training and discussion opportunities among Kenworth dealers, PACCAR Parts, Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Parts suppliers. The meeting included an awards ceremony recognizing dealer achievements and performance. Award criteria was based on
Peterbilt dealers recognized at 2021 Parts and Service Meeting
PACCAR Parts and Peterbilt Motors Co. held the virtual 2021 ACCELERATE Your Success Parts and Service Meeting to provide training and discussion opportunities among Peterbilt dealers, PACCAR Parts, Peterbilt Motors and PACCAR Parts suppliers. The meeting included an awards ceremony recognizing dealer achievements and performance. Award criteria was based on sales growth, parts purchase growth,
FleetPride Acquires Jim’s Truck & Trailer Equipment
FleetPride Inc. has acquired the assets of Jim’s Truck & Trailer Equipment in Wichita Falls, Texas. Founded in 1971 and owned by Jim Martin, the company provides customers in north Texas and southwest Oklahoma with a wide assortment of parts and services for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including engine, transmission, drivetrain and diagnostic work. “We
