Denise Rondini (TPS)HomePower Train Service Acquires Truckers 24 Hr. Road ServicePower Train Service has announced the acquisition of Truckers 24 Hr. Road Service, one of Indianapolis’ largest truck and trailer repair service providers. Following the close, Truckers 24 Hr. Road Service now operates as a…October 28, 2010New product releasesNew Filter MediaWix announces its Ecolast oil filter that is says can reduce oil drain intervals. The filter’s cellulose/polyester media is impregnated with magnesium oxide to reduce acids and maintain TBN. According to Wix, by maintaing TBN…October 28, 2010HomePolk Enhances Parts Demand ModuleTo better meet the needs of its commercial aftermarket customers, Polk has incorporated new resources and additional functionality to its Commercial Aftermarket Parts Demand Modules. The modules previously included demand forecasting for filters, brake components,…October 28, 2010New product releasesVIS-Polish Introduces Sectional Sanding UpgradeVehicle Inspection Systems announces the release of new, Version 3.0 software for its VIS-Polish automated wheel-polishing machine. The new software upgrade, fully compatible with all existing VIS-Polish machines, includes new Sectional Sanding programming. With Version…October 28, 2010New product releasesAlliance Adds Bumpers To Its Parts LineAlliance Parts now offers the largest selection of aftermarket bumpers. New Alliance bumper options include chrome, painted steel and stainless steel for a dozen major truck makes and more than 130 truck models.  Alliance offers…October 28, 2010HomeCat To Unveil First Vocational Truck At CONEXPOCaterpillar Inc. will unveil the first model in its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT660, at CONEXPO on March 22, 2011. The Class 8 trucks will be sold and serviced exclusively through…October 28, 2010New product releasesYokohama Tire Corporation’s New ‘ADVANTAGE Online’ Web SiteYokohama Tire Corporation announced the launch of a new Web site based on the company’s loyalty program, the Yokohama ADVANTAGE Associate Dealer Program. The ADVANTAGE Online Web site monitors program earnings for consumer and commercial…October 28, 2010Previous PagePage 33 of 33Top StoriesCommentaryDo you ever ask, 'Why are we losing sales?'It usually starts with a simple question that pops up during a monthly review or a leadership meeting. Someone notices a dip in parts sales or a shift in order patterns.Outlook and BenchmarkingRusty Rush cites overcapacity as thorn in truck sales turnaroundSales coaching/trainingSelling through the slowdownComponentsHow Hendrickson positions itself as trucking's ride control leaderOutlook and BenchmarkingWeak ordering now may limit capacity later, FTR analysts say
