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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 6, 2013

Aftermarket Suppliers Focus on Value Proposition, Reman as Parts, Components Get More Complex

Increased complexity, more focus on remanufacturing, and the importance of selling the value proposition of premium brands were the themes of a recent panel discussion of aftermarket suppliers.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 19, 2013

How to Use Outsourcing to Focus on What Makes Your Distributorship Unique

Do you think of outsourcing as something to be done because you simply can't get everything done you need to? If so, you may be missing an opportunity to think strategically and use outsourcing to help you focus on the "magic dust" that makes your business unique.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2013

Heavy Duty Dialogue '13 to Feature Industry Executives Discussion

The annual Heavy Duty Dialogue, jointly presented by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Transport Topics, held Monday, March 11, will feature an Industry Executives Discussion on current and pressing issues in the global CV industry.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 6, 2013

Fleets Offer Aftermarket Insights During HDAW Dialogue Event

Attendees at the first Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Las Vegas recently got some anecdotal insights into fleet parts and service buying trends via a panel discussion with three fleet representatives, including thoughts on OE vs. aftermarket parts, training, new vs. reman, and price.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 6, 2013

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2013

A record breaking number of exhibiting suppliers and independent HD distributors participated in the 8th annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW ’13) in Las Vegas Jan. 21-24. 

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Articlesby Denise RondiniFebruary 5, 2013

The Value Of Separation for HD Distributors

The airlines have started charging separately for everything from shipping your luggage to getting a better place in line. Maybe it's time for distributors to look at a similar "unbundling" strategy.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2013

HDRG Summit Sums Up Speakers

The 7th Annual Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit was held on Jan. 21 at the Mirage Hotel prior to Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 23, 2013

Aftermarket Outlook: Near-Term Spotty; Consolidation, Reman Among Long-Term Trends

LAS VEGAS -- The aftermarket, like the trucking industry at large, has been in a bit of a slump the last six or seven months, and Stu MacKay, president of MacKay & Co., thinks it will continue for at least a little while

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NewsJanuary 22, 2013

Betts Combines Spray Suppression, Fender Business into BettsHD

LAS VEGAS -- Betts Company announced BettsHD as the company's new operating division for spray suppression and fender products

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ArticlesJanuary 22, 2013

Prestone Unveils Command Family of Heavy-Duty Antifreeze/Coolants and DEF

LAS VEGAS -- Prestone unveiled a new line of heavy-duty antifreeze coolants and diesel exhaust fluid Tuesday during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, branded Prestone Command

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