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Articlesby Denise RondiniJune 3, 2013

Independents Look to Service for Growth

Consolidation, more proprietary parts and increased competition are squeezing margins for those who sell heavy-duty truck parts. Industry experts are on the record saying that in the future, aftermarket parts distributors need to have service as part of their business if they want to remain profitable.

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ArticlesJune 3, 2013

7 Steps to Safely Lifting Heavy-Duty Work Vehicles

Stertil-Koni recently announced what its research has shown to be seven key steps that fleets and transit authorities should observe prior to lifting heavy-duty work vehicles in commercial maintenance facilities.

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NewsMay 31, 2013

Haldex Names Reman Sales Manager

Haldex has named Tim Shaw national sales manager for reman components as well as two new directors of trailer sales.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniMay 14, 2013

Dealers Intensify Focus On Service

It is an old trucking industry adage that while the sales department sells the first truck, the service department sells the second, third and fourth trucks. According to David Gerrard, senior vice president of distribution at Navistar, “Without an effective relationship on the service side of the house, it is very difficult to maintain the customer relationship.”

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Articlesby Denise RondiniMay 1, 2013

CSA: Aftermarket Profit Opportunity

It is not too often in the trucking industry that regulation is seen as a good thing. Yet the recent Compliance, Safety, Accountability regulations may prove the exception to the rule, at least when it comes to the heavy-duty aftermarket.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2013

How Much Do You Know About Heavy-Duty Coolants?

n the emerging days of the heavy-duty industry, as liquid-cooled engines were being developed and heaters were added to allow winter driving, finding the right coolant could be as easy as taking a trip to your pantry. Coolant is a lot more complex today, and the more you know about it, the better you can help your customers.

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ProductsMay 1, 2013

Mitchell 1 Truck Labor Time Estimating Solution Now Available

Mitchell 1 announces that TruckLabor, the first comprehensive labor time estimating product for medium and heavy trucks, is now available for purchase.

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Articlesby Tom BergApril 30, 2013

What's New in Used Trucks?

Every day, thousands of used trucks change hands. Last year, 190,000 were sold, and though this year's tally might be lower, it's still a healthy business that sometimes mirrors new-truck sales. That this market is intrinsically tied to new trucks becomes more apparent at times like now, when supplies of late-model power units are growing scarce.

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NewsApril 30, 2013

Rihm Kenworth Pulls 2-in-a-Row Medium-Duty Dealer Award

Rihm Kenworth of Minnesota earns Kenworth Medium Duty Dealer of the Year award for the second year in a row.

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NewsApril 30, 2013

Hyundai Translead Adds New Life Transport Parts Centers to Aftermarket Network

New Life joins current aftermarket distributors Belgrade Parts and Trinion Mexico.

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