Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at billgrabarek@randallreilly.com.IndicatorsClass 8 truck orders remain strong despite dip in AprilDespite a month-to-month decrease, April Class 8 orders remain dramatically higher than the same time last year, according to reports from ACT Research and FTR.May 5, 2021BusinessVolvo Trucks, UAW strike tentative agreementBoth sides say further comment and details on the proposed agreement are being withheld pending ratification by the members of UAW Local #2069.April 30, 2021Service and repairTroubleshooting turbochargersService providers quick to swap out a turbocharger without inspecting other systems stand a chance of seeing an unhappy customer again grumbling about the same problem.April 26, 2021Inventory managementOptimal warehouse design is crucial for efficient, safe operationsWarehouse optimization entails maximizing inventory, products, availability and much more.April 23, 2021IndicatorsHDMA: Supply chain ‘not capable’ of meeting current demandThe Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s preliminary April results from its Pulse survey indicate supply chain problems continue to proliferate domestically and abroad.April 22, 2021Trucks & TrailersHow dealers work through the sales cycles of new trucksMost industries go through annual cycles — times when sales are slow and other times when they’re flourishing. New truck sales have cycles, too.April 22, 2021BusinessUAW strikes at Volvo Trucks’ Virginia facilityAfter an unsuccessful attempt at resolution to a labor dispute, the UAW have decided to go on strike at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va.April 19, 2021IndicatorsMarch trailer orders top February and last year’s volumeThe rebound indicates fleets continue their positive expectations for the remainder of this year and into the next, according to ACT Research.April 15, 2021Alternative powerA non-diesel future? To make that a reality, truck makers have some convincing to doWhile many OEMs and industry stakeholders press on with their alternative fuel and power initiatives, a recent survey indicates there’s not much of an appetite yet for alt-power equipment among fleets.April 12, 2021Service and repairLighting suppliers offer Roadcheck tips to service providersTo assist service providers with helping their customers avoid lighting-related infractions, TPS posed a question to several industry lighting suppliers.April 6, 2021Page 1 of 21Next 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
