After two years of growth, things still look good for the aftermarket. There are plenty of opportunities, however there are a few potential obstacles.

Plug preventive maintenance plus NHTSA safety recalls are featured.

Remanufactured brakes shoes play an important role in the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

A light box, a scissor lift, cooling sealant and an LED lamp are among the products featured.

Trucking adds 3,600 jobs in November, Cole Hersee launches commercial vehicle website, FleetPride acquires Greeley Truck Parts and more industry news is featured.

When we finally enter into the “post-flat” period, the business and economic context will not have returned to any pre-crisis state.

Now is not the time to coast.

Trucking operations supporting fracking get premium rates and offer premium driver pay, so an already tight labor market can become a localized severe shortage.

Under the theme “Corporate Culture: The Foundation for Success,” Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2012 takes place this month in Las Vegas where it is expected to draw thousands of aftermarket distributors, suppliers, shop owners and other industry professionals.