Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at billgrabarek@randallreilly.com.CommentaryDealer, tech school team up to cultivate techniciansHeavy-duty service providers continue to show their creativity with new ways to create technician pipelines into our industry.July 28, 2022Service and repairFullbay webinar addresses inflation, technicians, partsFacing inflation, the ongoing technician shortage and parts supply, service and parts providers discussed how they are navigating the tough business environment.July 20, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingInflation shakes supplier confidence in outlook for remainder of 2022Suppliers are feeling overall uncertainty regarding what they view as the greatest challenges in 2022, according to the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association's Pulse Webinar.May 26, 2022CommentaryLet’s talk about truck detailingOffering truck washing and detailing services, or partnering with a local detailer, could result in added revenue and strengthen customer relationships.May 24, 2022Growth strategiesVirtual Diesel Expo: Can your customers find you online?Creating a strong online presence and an effective digital marketing campaign for your heavy-duty repair shop can help increase business — if done correctly.May 19, 2022Service and repairVirtual Diesel Expo: Enduring parts, technician shortagesWorkforce recruitment and training as well parts issues related to heavy truck maintenance were a few of the topics highlighted Wednesday at the Virtual Diesel Expo.May 18, 2022BusinessBattling inflation while maintaining customer relationshipsMuch has been discussed about parts scarcity and pricing, and these challenges funnel down to what is most important: the relationship and communication between providers and their customers.May 13, 2022Business operationsThe importance of e-commerce sites during a parts shortageIndustry e-commerce sites should be in the playbook of all parts and service providers when sourcing much needed truck parts.April 22, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingSupply chain, inflation, other concerns addressed by HDMA Pulse WebinarInflation and materials supply continue to weigh heavily on the minds of suppliers according to Wednesday’s Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) Pulse Webinar.April 21, 2022TechnologyPart 3: The 2022 State of Diesel Technicians reportHow do techs look for jobs and what do they want from a prospective company? Here’s what they had to say in our latest tech report.April 19, 2022Page 1 of 28Next PageTop StoriesMergers & AcquisitionsCummins completes Meritor acquisitionThe $3.7 billion deal announced in February includes the integration of Meritor’s people, products and capabilities in axle and brake technology into Cummins’ components business.Successful Dealer AwardFinalists selected for 2022 Successful Dealer AwardGrowth strategiesWhen and why suppliers choose to make a branding changeDistributor of the YearFinalists announced for 2022 Distributor of the YearGrowth strategiesBrazilian-based Randon Companies entering U.S. trailer space
