While there have been many changes in the trucking industry, one thing has not changed, according to Rich Ferguson, managing director, Ferguson Partners LLC. “Trucking customers still strive for efficiency. This has not charged," he said during a presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Dallas, Texas.
Abe Aon, Wabco North American Aftersales service support leader, says new initiatives from the company demonstrate its commitment to uptime.
Diesel Laptops announced the expansion of its offerings during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
Dayton Parts has acquired RMW Industries, a manufacturer of wound coil spring technology. Prior to the acquisition, Dayton Parts focused on leaf springs.
No trucking industry meeting would be complete without a discussion of future technology, and Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Dallas Jan. 27 did its part, featuring a panel that focused largely on electric trucks.
As the fleet industry evolves, parts and service programs are doing their part to adapt — and help fleets adapt, too.
Four fleet executives shared their thoughts on managing the parts and service their trucks need, from vehicle lifecycle to PM strategies, during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.
Meritor announced additional training initiatives, new features for its online parts ordering and tracking systems, and new all-makes air disc brake rotors during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
Expect higher parts prices this year as the demand for aftermarket truck parts continues to grow, according to MacKay and Co. projections presented at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.
During a panel discussion during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, trucking experts recognized that aftermarket businesses must continue to adapt to changing economic conditions and market forces alike.
SAF-Holland is relaunching its Aftermarket Parts on Demand (POD) electronic parts catalog, rebranding it as POD Plus. POD Plus now connects directly with the SAF-Holland business system.
Eaton will expand its mobile power take-off portfolio to include two new Bezares PTO units and has engineered its Advantage Automated series clutches for automated transmissions.
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has opened a branch office in Pensacola, Fla., to better serve customers in the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama markets.
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2020 announced that Don Reimondo, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride, will be honored as the 12th recipient of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame Award.
Wabco and Meritor have terminated the agreement that had some Wabco products being sold under the Meritor Wabco name. Now Wabco is controlling its entire aftermarket portfolio.
The way a product or component is originally designed and manufactured can have an impact on how easy — and costly — it will be to remanufacture, and even if it can be remanufactured.
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