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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 23, 2019

Six Ways To Avoid Counterfeit Parts

While the threat from counterfeit parts seems to have eased somewhat, it’s still wise to take steps to protect your fleet.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2015

Stemco Changes Brake Drum Color to Counter Fakes

Stemco has switched its Genuine CentriFuse brake drum product line to a new blue color to distinguish the products from fake overseas copies.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJuly 16, 2015

Cutting Through Confusion in the Truck Parts Aftermarket

Counterfeit. White box. Gray market. Genuine. Aftermarket. Will fit. Private label. Knock-off. All those terms are used to describe truck parts. That explains why there is confusion and uncertainty in the market.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJuly 15, 2015

How Counterfeiting Affects the Aftermarket

Counterfeiting, gray market parts and intellectual property violations can make it hard to know what part is actually in the box you just bought.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 1, 2008

Stocking The Global Garage: Cheaper Isn't Always Better

It's quite possible that even when you're buying something that is "made in the USA," some piece of it came from overseas.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2006

Good Part, Bad Part?

There's no denying that counterfeit parts are bad news - but it's not all that simple.

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