Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at [email protected].IndicatorsHDMA 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, 2021CommentaryHow washing a truck can lead to corrosionHow does a service provider avoid doing more harm than good when pressure washing a truck’s undercarriage?March 12, 2021Sales coaching/trainingSales reps must become consultants for alternative fuel vehicle salesAs OEMs continue to develop alternative fuel and power options, dealers have to keep up with the technology in order to make the sale.February 25, 2021IndicatorsCOVID-19 cases down; supply chain remains an issue for the industryCOVID-19 infection rates across suppliers are down and marks the first time Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s Pulse Webinar has been able to report this since the HDMA began tracking it.February 18, 2021Service and repairHow to minimize undercarriage electrical corrosionWinter weather can cause myriad problems for heavy-duty trucks. Among them is the start or worsening of corrosion to the wiring and electrical components along the undercarriage of the equipment.February 16, 2021CommentaryThe time is now to work on your online presence“Online is something you can no longer ignore if you have been up until this point,” said Brie Anderson, owner, BEAST Analytics.February 4, 2021Battery electricMeritor debuts electric powertrain, announces several supplier announcementsMeritor this month made several company announcements, including deals with AutoCar Trucks, Lion Electric and Volta Trucks.February 3, 2021Business operationsSOLD session: Reading the right metrics the right wayWhat do you get when you combine Mad Men and Moneyball with shop management? A presentation by Jacob Findlay, CEO & Founder, Fullbay, explaining how to look at the right metrics and interpret them correctly.January 27, 2021Growth strategiesSOLD session provides introduction to entrepreneurial operating systemAttendees were given a crash course on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as part of the Service Opportunities Learning Day (SOLD), an event held in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW).January 27, 2021Previous PagePage 10 of 29Next PageTop StoriesFinanceCredit card surcharges here to stayAbout a third of all merchants are adding surcharges for customer purchases made with credit cards. And even though customers aren’t happy to see those surcharges, most merchants adding them view them as a long-term solution.Class 7-8Mack debuts brand-new Anthem regional haul tractorBusinessBuilding a community critical to planning for the worstComponentsBrake drum dumping investigation continues, margins announcedFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling—No Matter the Economy
