The rate of aftermarket truck parts price increases is expected to slow in 2023, following two years of historically high price spikes, according to a MacKay & Company analysis.
Three trucking fleet maintenance managers from North American for-hire carriers chime in on how they keep a handle on inventory and work with parts suppliers in an environment slew of component and equipment shortages.
Since the start of COVID-19, trucking companies have been getting creative for how they source truck parts. Cross-referencing aftermarket replacement parts make it easier.
Pluss Software partnered with FinditParts to offer an integrated heavy-duty truck parts network to enable fleets to increase fill rates and source parts.
JX Enterprises announced the acquisition of Total Appearance (TA) and Amcan Truck Parts.
Marathon Brake Systems, known for heavy-duty friction products, has developed a line of heavy-duty shock absorbers for a wide range of truck, trailer and severe-service applications.
Sta-Dry and OEM Standard Power Air Kits have joined Phillips' Qwik-Change PAK to provide premium, mid-level, and essential options for back-of-cab replacement.
While Navistar always has emphasized parts and service, the aftermarket is going to be even more important going forward, company officials said.
Navistar exceeded its goal of 20 Fleetrite store openings in 2021 and is on track to have 50 Fleetrite locations by 2025.
How have these fleets stayed on top of parts needs through the pandemic and resulting supply-chain problems?
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