
The recession has not been good for the parts and service business. Dealers and independent distributors alike report a downturn like they've never seen
Read More →The heavy-duty aftermarket is hardly known as a bastion of innovation. By its very nature, the business is reactive: when a component breaks down it must be repaired or replaced
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Changes in the works at the Department of Transportation could spell major opportunities for independent brake shops around the nation
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It's easy to get excited by all the possibilities technology offers us today. It's also easy to be intimidated and concerned about the challenges increasing technology in trucks poses to the independent distributor and service provider
Read More →Heavy duty distributors and product specialists have lost market share over the last 15 years, especially to independent garages, but there are opportunities for growth in several areas
Read More →Have you ever had a longtime customer buy new trucks and tell you he can't give you his parts and service business anymore
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While distributors aren't exactly going on hiring sprees these days, there is a major issue within the industry that is being overshadowed by the current economic situation
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