Jason Cannon (TPS)Jason Cannon is the Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. He has a Class A CDL and is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School. Reach him at [email protected].HomeMidwest Fuel Injection promotes ThomsMidwest Fuel Injection announces the promotion of Paul Thoms to vice president for its North American operations. Thom’s promotion is Midwest’s next step in corporate growth and reflects its focus on expanded support to the…January 24, 2013Growth strategiesFindItParts.com undergoes design improvementsDavid Seewak, president and CEO of FinditParts LLC, – an attendee of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week – says FinditParts.com will introduce a re-vamped and re-energized website. FinditParts.com is said to be the largest online marketplace…January 23, 2013HomeCATCO’s Peterson named to Aftermarket HOFHarvey Peterson, long-time leader of CATCO Parts & Service, was named the Polk Heavy Duty Aftermarket Hall of Fame Award winner Jan 22, 2013 at HDAW. [youtube AQVjTcW7mZU nolink]January 23, 2013HomeMidwest Wheel wins 2012 DOYMidwest Wheel Companies is presented with the Distributor of the Year Award at HDAW Jan. 22, 2013. [youtube gXNodmmbrnA nolink]January 23, 2013New product releasesMeritor offering PlatinumShield II coating on new brakesMeritor Inc. announced Tuesday that the company would make its PlatinumShield II coating immediately available on its new lined aftermarket brakes. The special coating will be available on all new, lined brake shoes, with the…January 23, 2013Sales coaching/training2013 Bendix Brake Training School schedule announcedBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Wednesday announced the 2013 schedule for Bendix Brake Training School. Bendix will open sessions March 5, in Ontario, Canada and will offer classes into November. A…January 23, 2013New product releasesSnap-on releases new air hammer drift setSnap-on has introduced a new air hammer drift set specifically for suspension work. The new Blue-Point XL Air Hammer Drift Set is designed to break free hard-to-reach bolts and pins that have seized due to rust and time….January 23, 2013Service and repairWhite paper: Reman parts gain favor with truck operatorsBy Doug Wolma, general manager – worldwide operations, Meritor, Aftermarket The aftermarket has never been more important to North American truck operators as they strive to maximize life and uptime from their current fleet of…January 23, 2013Growth strategiesFontaine creates new slide bracketFontaine Fifth Wheel has introduced its new LWB lightweight slide bracket assembly. Fontaine says the new assembly replaces the company’s ATB slide and will provide additional weight savings without sacrificing strength. “We’ve designed the LWB…January 23, 2013Service and repairMeritor announces launch of shock lineMeritor North American Aftermarket Business announced Tuesday the launch of a Meritor-branded shock absorber product line. The new line, which is immediately available, replaces the Gabriel-branded shocks previously distributed by the company and is available to…January 23, 2013Previous PagePage 121 of 148Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingHow 2025 uncertainty will shape 2026 aftermarket strategiesOur state of the industry reports kicks off with a look at 2025 aftermarket business conditions and insights for the year ahead from industry participants.ProductsThe aftermarket's top products of 2025: No. 1CommentaryDo you ever ask, 'Why are we losing sales?'Outlook and BenchmarkingRusty Rush cites overcapacity as thorn in truck sales turnaroundSales coaching/trainingSelling through the slowdown
