Bob Dieli predicted a “rough ride” for the trucking industry in 2020. Little did he know how rough that ride would be.
Aftermarket parts suppliers are preparing for everything from tighter emissions controls to tougher safety standards — along with a “Buy American” mandate — under the new Biden administration.
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) recently announced that Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) will now be held as a completely virtual conference.
Chris Spear, head of the American Trucking Associations, discussed top issues facing trucking, including highway funding, autonomous vehicles, and nuclear verdicts.
No trucking industry meeting would be complete without a discussion of future technology, and Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Dallas Jan. 27 did its part, featuring a panel that focused largely on electric trucks.
Four fleet executives shared their thoughts on managing the parts and service their trucks need, from vehicle lifecycle to PM strategies, during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.
Bob Dieli, an economist with aftermarket research firm MacKay and Company, identifies these as economic boom times. But good things don’t last forever.
Expect higher parts prices this year as the demand for aftermarket truck parts continues to grow, according to MacKay and Co. projections presented at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.
During a panel discussion during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, trucking experts recognized that aftermarket businesses must continue to adapt to changing economic conditions and market forces alike.
Momentum is gaining for electric truck deployment in North America, say two top supplier executives. But the timeline remains murky, according to a panel at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.