Denise Rondini (TPS)Inventory managementEnsuring techs get the parts they needNothing is more frustrating to a fleet than having a repair held up because the parts to fix it are not available. And nothing is more frustrating to a technician than requesting parts from the parts department only to have the wrong one picked.April 21, 2023Used trucksFinding the right auction type to move your used inventoryAs used truck prices fall, dealers are considering auctions as a way to dispose of trucks that are no longer viable as retail units. Selecting thee right auction type can go a long way toward maximizing a unit's value.December 30, 2022Inventory managementParts inventory decisions necessary as market conditions changeAfter two years of pinched supply chains and subpar fill rates forced distributors to increase their stocking levels, we asked distributors how normalizing business conditions will lead them to alter their stocking plans in 2023.December 22, 2022Alternative powerEngine brakes are changing to meet needs of wide variety of engine types“As manufacturers work on ways to comply with stricter emissions standards, especially those focusing on CO2 and NOx, suppliers need to develop products that are compatible with the new vehicles,” says Jacobs Vehicle Systems' Robb Janak.November 2, 2022MaintenanceWhy customer transparency is vital in developing a contract maintenance programIn order for the contract maintenance relationship to work, the fleet needs to share a lot of information with the leasing company so the relationship is beneficial to both parties.October 23, 2022MaintenanceContract maintenance offers valuable revenue stream to combat equipment sales issuesSupply chain issues have resulted in the aging of the nation’s truck fleet and have caused more fleets to look at contract maintenance as a way to keep their vehicles operating properly. This is both good news and bad news for leasing companies.October 23, 2022Technician trainingTips for finding and retaining techsTen tips on how service shops can better engage with technician pipelines to attract and retain quality associates.September 30, 2022ComponentsHow dealers and distributors are responding to changing market conditionsAs concerns about a possible recession and slowdown in the trucking industry continue, TPS spoke with dealer and aftermarket parts professionals to see what, if any, changes they are making to their parts purchasing process and inventory levels.August 23, 2022Trucks & TrailersOEMs offer status update on 2023 order boardsWhile vehicle demand remains healthy, the supply of new vehicles remains constrained. Since the pandemic, supply chain issues and material shortages have prevented truck makers from meeting dealer and fleet demand for new vehicles.August 5, 2022CommentaryIn My OpinionLongtime Truck Parts & Service Editor Denise Rondini shares her thoughts on the passing of Truck Parts & Service Founder Jim Moss.April 27, 2016Page 1 of 33Next PageTop StoriesFinanceCredit card surcharges here to stayAbout a third of all merchants are adding surcharges for customer purchases made with credit cards. And even though customers aren’t happy to see those surcharges, most merchants adding them view them as a long-term solution.Class 7-8Mack debuts brand-new Anthem regional haul tractorBusinessBuilding a community critical to planning for the worstComponentsBrake drum dumping investigation continues, margins announcedFreight demandFTR outlines challenges for trucking capacity
