Commentary: Learn How the Best Fleets Manage Maintenance
In a recent survey, most fleets averaged a breakdown every 9,136 miles but the best-in-class fleets had breakdowns every 33,809 miles. So what are they doing different?
In a recent survey, most fleets averaged a breakdown every 9,136 miles but the best-in-class fleets had breakdowns every 33,809 miles. So what are they doing different?
Truck engine diagnostics software and hardware distributor Diesel Laptops has formed a strategic partnership with Diesel Forward, a provider of aftermarket fuel systems.
Alliance Truck Parts, the all-makes truck parts brand of Daimler Trucks North America, aims to exert the kind of market dominance that Freightliner does in truck sales. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge has this video report on how they plan to get there.
The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists and Betts Heavy Duty will conduct a Technician Education Program to teach heavy-duty repair technicians about DOT inspections.
Denso announced it has expanded its PowerEdge diesel aftertreatment products line to include light- and medium-duty trucks and vans.
Along with 40 other automotive industry players, Denso has partnered with the Plug and Play Mobility Program to advance business and development in connectivity, autonomous technology, shared mobility, and electrification.
Bower has added clutch pilot bearings to expand the company’s commercial vehicle bearing product offering.
The last line of defense a fleet has in proper parts purchasing is the person selling the part. That's why relationships still matter, says Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.
Cargo handling and restraint systems provider Ancra International has announced a company name change to Ancra Cargo.
How e-commerce, consolidation, new competition, and technology and integration are changing the aftermarket.
Meritor's expanded bearing and seal kit and individual bearing offerings cover popular Meritor and Dana axles for customers seeking a more cost-effective solution for aftermarket parts.
John Bennett has been appointed vice president and chief technology officer for Meritor, a newly created role at the company.
Dana has launched Spicer Select, a new all-makes line of drivetrain products for the North American commercial-vehicle aftermarket.
Retread Instead is taking its message of the economic benefits of retreading over buying cheap Chinese tires to Washington DC at the Tire Industry Association sponsored lobby day on June 20.
Blockchain is often talked about in terms of its usefulness in the relationship between manufacturers, carriers, distributors, and end users but its potential for heavy-duty truck maintenance is immense. Commentary by Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.
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