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NewsJanuary 17, 2012

2012 IANA Operations & Maintenance Seminar Slated for May 2-3

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) announced that its 2012 Intermodal Operations & Maintenance Seminar will take place May 2-3 at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Hotel in Oak Brook, Ill

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ArticlesJanuary 17, 2012

Dealer Perspective

Each year, I spend some time chatting with some of the nation's top truck dealers, those nominated for the Truck Dealer of the Year award from American Truck Dealers association and sister publication Heavy Duty Trucking

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ArticlesJanuary 17, 2012

The Great Secret

Everyone is always looking for a competitive advantage, one that will take them over the top. Well, your search can stop, at least for today. Spend your time looking into the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations

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Articlesby Jim BeachJanuary 17, 2012

Five Ways Software Can Improve Your Bottom Line

It's a rare heavy-duty service shop or parts warehouse/distributor that doesn't use some kind of computer software in its operation. It might be as simple as an accounting package such as QuickBooks, or as complex as a full-feature

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 17, 2012

Are You Planning For Succession?

Last year, Midwest Wheel celebrated its 100th anniversary under a fourth-generation owner. Betts Spring is in its sixth generation and just promoted a sixth-generation Betts family member to vice president. But many more small businesses peris

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Articlesby Tom BergJanuary 17, 2012

Stronger Brakes on Class 8 Rigs Require Distributors to Learn About and Stock New Parts

Emerging from truck factories in the U.S. since Aug. 1 are road tractors that can stop in substantially shorter distances than those built earlier. It's due to a change in government stopping distance requirement

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 17, 2012

Engines Today: How Are the EPA-Spec Engines From the Past Decade Performing?

A lot of truck owners aren't particularly happy with some of their EPA-emissions-spec engines from the past decade, and that could spell aftermarket opportunities as those engines come out of warranty.

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ArticlesJanuary 17, 2012

Engines Tomorrow: What Types of Engines Will You Be Selling Parts for in the Future?

The next step in engine emissions is targeting greenhouse gas emissions in heavy trucks. Because burning less fossil fuel means lower GHG emissions, truck makers soon must meet North America's first fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty truck

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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

APRA Installs New Secretary

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturing Association installed Omar Cueto as its new secretary during the International Big R Show in Las Vegas recently

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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

Reman Summit to Address 'Green' Marketing, Lean Manufacturing and More

Gary McCoy, director of public relations for The Marx Group, will present "Green Manufacturing for Heavy Duty Remanufacturers" at APRA's 6th annual Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG) Summit

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