Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at billgrabarek@randallreilly.com.IndicatorsHDMA: 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, 2021Service and repairHow to build a technician pipeline with school programsCreating a talent pipeline can be rewarding as long as service providers are willing to put in the time up front.March 31, 2021Technician trainingThere’s more to online technician recruiting than posting jobsBecause the increased competition has moved online, several in the industry stress the importance of being proactive after the ad has been posted for a technician.March 30, 2021IndicatorsHDMA Pulse Webinar covers COVID-19, gridlocked supplyImproving COVID-19 conditions — despite news strains of the virus — and the lack of supply were two of the main issues discussed during the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s webinar.March 25, 2021FinancePresident Biden signs COVID-19 relief bill into law; CVSN webinar explains relief tax creditsMuch of the $1.9 trillion will go to low-income and middle-class Americans and state and local governments, with very little funding going toward companies.March 12, 2021Page 1 of 21Next PageTop StoriesSales coaching/trainingHow dealers can manage competition from customersMost competitive customers often target market segments overlooked or underserved by dealer partners, but dealers still have the authority to challenge that business if they so choose.HomeManufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortageCommentaryFleets desire to reduce service outsourcing in 2021Service and repairHow to build a technician pipeline with school programsService and repairTroubleshooting brake imbalance between trucks and trailers
