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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 RondiniJanuary 31, 2019

Vehicle Sales, Operating Population and Utilization Lead to Aftermarket Demand Growth

Aftermarket demand for Class 6-8, trailers, and container chassis in 2018 is expected to total $30.1 billion, according to John Blodgett, vice president, sales and marketing, of MacKay & Co.

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Newsby Denise RondiniJanuary 31, 2019

Economic Growth Ahead at Trend Level, Says Economist at Aftermarket Event

Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, told aftermarket suppliers that the U.S. economy is likely to keep expanding the next couple of years, albeit at a more-typical pace.

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Newsby Denise RondiniJanuary 30, 2019

Challenging (Not Necessarily Bad) Year Predicted for Trucking Activity

This year should be challenging when it comes to truckable economic activity, according to economist Bob Dieli, speaking at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Las Vegas on Jan. 28.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJanuary 16, 2019

Commentary: HD Collision Repair Finds a Place of Its Own

For many years, people in the heavy-duty collision repair industry were a part of the larger automotive collision repair industry. But trucks aren’t cars.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 21, 2018

The Trucking Aftermarket 2018: A Year In Review

Even the best trucks consume parts and need maintenance from time to time. Fleet owners and managers should pay close attention to changes and developments in the parts and service arenas. Here's a look back at 2018 aftermarket issues.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 17, 2018

Commentary: 3 Predictions for the Truck Aftermarket in 2019

As 2018 draws to a close, we checked in with aftermarket experts to get their thoughts on the aftermarket for 2019.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniNovember 16, 2018

Commentary: One OEM’s Plan to Improve Service Experience

In a perfect world, trucks would never break down. In the real world even the best-made trucks need to come in for service. When that happens, fleet managers want service to be completed quickly and efficiently.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniOctober 11, 2018

Pay Attention to Your Shop Layout

The way the shop is laid out and equipped can contribute to technician efficiency, safety, and satisfaction.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniOctober 4, 2018

The Best Shop Investments a Fleet Can Make

You might be surprised to find what the experts recommend you spend money on to improve the efficiency and safety in your shop as well as to help with technician retention.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniOctober 3, 2018

Commentary: A Three-Pronged Approach to Technician Retention

A decent place to work, modern technology tools, and a path for professional growth are three necessary parts of finding and retaining truck technicians.

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