Denise RondiniCommentaryIn My OpinionLongtime Truck Parts & Service Editor Denise Rondini shares her thoughts on the passing of Truck Parts & Service Founder Jim Moss.April 27, 2016IndicatorsAvoiding Obsolete PartsHaving old parts in your inventory wastes valuable space and costs you money. By Denise L. Rondini, Executive Editor drondini@randallreilly.com Parts that sit on your shelf month after month not only aren’t making you any…September 27, 2012New product releasesUtility Trailer Manufacturing appoints new director of marketingUtility Trailer Manufacturing Company announces the appointment of Larry Roland as the new director of marketing. Roland began his career as sales coordinator at Utility Trailer’s National Accounts department in 1987. He held several positions…August 30, 2012HomeComments sought on snow control equipmentThe Snow Control Equipment Manufacturers Committee (SCEMC), an affiliate division of the NTEA, announces a period of public comment for Best Practices Guidelines for Snow Control Equipment Manufacturers. The SCEMC is seeking public comments that…August 30, 2012New product releasesPeerless Electronics Announces e Commerce StorePeerless Electronics, Inc. has launched its new online e commerce store showcasing components for transportation applications. Peerless says customers will save time, view at-a-glance status and find it easier to shop online from product catalogs…August 30, 2012New product releasesBetts Spring adds quarter fenders to its product lineBetts Spring has expanded its distribution bundle by adding two quarter fenders to its extensive line of spray suppression components. Betts branded stainless and SprayOff poly quarter fenders are now available for immediate shipment to…August 29, 2012New product releasesMitchell 1 updates programs to include information for 2011 modelsMitchell 1, a Snap-on Company, recently updated its on-line programs, Tractor-Trailer.net, Medium-Duty.net and Repair-Connect.net, to add diagnostic and repair information for 2011 model vehicles. Throughout the year, Mitchell 1says it keeps programs current with running…August 29, 2012New product releasesEaton to acquire Chilean electrical manufacturerEaton Corporation announced it has agreed to acquire all of the shares of Rolec Comercial e Industrial S.A. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Rolec is a manufacturer of integrated power assemblies and low- and medium-voltage switchgear,…August 29, 2012New product releasesHorton introduces free training programHorton has introduced a new training program for DM Advantage On/Off and Two-Speed Fan Drives. The free program is available to technicians and others interested in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on DM Advantage products….August 29, 2012New product releasesKenworth/Paccar Financial extends warranty programThe Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar Financial Extended Warranty Program is now available through Dec. 31, 2012, for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements. Kenworth customers may…August 29, 2012Page 1 of 32Next PageTop StoriesUsed trucksMaking the most of a booming used truck marketSale prices on used trucks have stabilized; however, experts says it’s still the halcyon days for used truck sales as heavy vehicles remain in high demand.Battery electricTMC experts share guidance on preparing a facility for EV serviceComponentsCommunication vital to serving customers during parts shortageComponentsHow parts departments are learning from the parts shortageCommentaryWill ending additional unemployment benefits fix the labor shortage?
