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Denise Rondini

Aftermarket Contributing Editor

Denise Rondini is a respected freelance writer in the transportation industry, she has covered the aftermarket and dealer parts and service issues since 1982. Now, she covers those areas exclusively for Heavy Duty Trucking and TruckingInfo.com.

She pens a monthly column, as well as maintenance features in Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

Rondini is the recipient of two Jesse H. Neal Honors.

Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 23, 2019

The 2019 Truck Aftermarket in Review

Denise Rondini looks back at the trends that shaped the commercial truck aftermarket in 2019.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 23, 2019

Six Ways To Avoid Counterfeit Parts

While the threat from counterfeit parts seems to have eased somewhat, it’s still wise to take steps to protect your fleet.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 5, 2019

Are Augmented and Virtual Reality the Answer to the Tech Training Challenge? [Commentary]

Next to finding and retaining technicians, one of the biggest challenges fleets face is keeping technicians trained. One solution? Bringing more technology into the shop — specifically augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

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Articlesby Denise RondiniNovember 6, 2019

How Tariffs Are Affecting the Price of Truck Parts [Commentary]

With tariffs as high as 30% on imported goods, at least a portion of the increased prices of truck parts are being passed onto fleet consumers. So what's the best way for fleets to deal with it?

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Articlesby Denise RondiniNovember 4, 2019

How to Choose the Right Diagnostics Tool for Your Fleet

Not all diagnostic tools are created equal. Knowing their features as well as defining expectations will help fleets get the best tool for their needs.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniOctober 4, 2019

All-Makes Parts Programs Expand Reach [Commentary]

It seems that lately OEMs are really focusing on promoting all-makes parts programs more heavily. What’s behind the push?

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Articlesby Denise RondiniAugust 8, 2019

How Technology is Changing Fleet Parts and Service Needs [Commentary]

More data and connectivity will allow fleets to better service and maintain their vehicles, but will also cause them to change their fleet management practices.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJuly 29, 2019

Some Truck Parts Are Designed for Remanufacturing

Remanufacturers would like to be involved in the initial design of products in order to ensure that they are easy to remanufacture.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJuly 16, 2019

Reman’s Place in All-Makes Product Lines

There have been a lot of announcements recently about all-makes product lines — and more specifically, the inclusion of remanufactured parts in those programs. So, how do remanufactured parts fit into an all-makes strategy?

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJune 17, 2019

How 3D Printing Breathes New Life Into Old Truck Parts

Remanufacturing traditionally involves removing material for restoration but processes like 3D printing and additive manufacturing are offering more ways to increase useful life in used parts.

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