TRUCKS, PARTS, SERVICE ™ Staff (TPS)Sales coaching/trainingPeterbilt, Rush Peterbilt partner for high school tech programFuture classes at the high school level will be held at Taylor High School in conjunction with a local Rush Peterbilt dealer.May 7, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsHCTV Ventures acquires High Country Truck and VanHigh Country Truck and Van, owned and operated by James (Jim) and Richard (Rick) Cardillo, has operated as a family business since the 1970’s.May 7, 2021Supplier UpdatesPaccar unveils 2021 MX enginesThe 2021 Paccar MX-11 and Paccar MX-13 engines provide better performance and efficiency to Kenworth’s Class 8 truck lineup, the company saysMay 7, 2021Growth strategiesDex Heavy Duty Parts wins local awardThe Davie County Chamber of Commerce awarded the Advance, N.C., location of DEX Heavy Duty Parts LLC, a Volvo Group subsidiary and leading supplier of recycled, renovated and surplus medium- and heavy-duty truck parts, as its 2020 Business of the Year.May 6, 2021New product releasesPrestolite adds control, protection to PowerPro Extreme 12 startersPowerPro Extreme 12 starters from Leece-Neville have an even higher level of dependability and performance through new iRelay (intelligent relay) technology.May 6, 2021Sales coaching/trainingRegistration open for HDA Truck Pride annual meetingThe hybrid event will be held July 12-15 in Dallas and/or virtually July 21-22.May 6, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsSeidel Diesel Group announces two acquisitionsSeidel Diesel Group announced Wednesday it has acquired Turbo Exchange in Concord, N.C., and Bell Turbo in Albany, Ore.May 5, 2021New product releasesReplacement products for Volvo trucksWorld American has added a number of Volvo and Mack components to its heavy-duty product line.May 5, 2021New product releasesFolding shelf for delivery vehiclesEZ STAK has introduced an all-new folding shelving unit for delivery vehicles, bringing a rugged design, a lifetime warranty, and easy installation to the delivery industry.May 5, 2021TelematicsVolvo, Lytx to boost safety, performance with video telematicsOnboard technology from Lytx is now available on all model-year 2022 or newer Volvo trucks as a factory-installed option.May 5, 2021Page 1 of 1097Next PageTop StoriesService and repairOutfitting the optimal mobile service truckProperly outfitting a service truck is an essential step in building a viable mobile business. Sending a truck to a unit down customer for service can potentially shave hours or days off their downtime, but only if the truck and tech are prepared.EquipmentDaimler, Paccar, Utility Trailer hit with NHTSA recallsSales coaching/trainingHow dealers can manage competition from customersHomeManufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortageCommentaryFleets desire to reduce service outsourcing in 2021
