Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at [email protected].IndicatorsState of the Industry, Part IV: Dealerships address the performance of their parts and service departmentsDealerships faced their share of obstacles in the parts and service areas of their business in 2018 and 2019. While one year might have been better than the other, many dealers have had successful years….January 6, 2020IndicatorsState of the Industry, Part III: As the sun set on what was a boom time for heavy-duty truck sales, dealerships adjustThe heydays of 2018 and early 2019 when new trucks were being driven off lots faster than OEMs could build them have resulted in reports of a slowdown in new truck sales and a growing…January 6, 2020Growth strategiesState of the Industry, Part II: Parts and service providers focus on 2020’s opportunities and challengesDiscover what aftermarket truck parts and service providers are focusing on and their predictions for aftermarket sales in 2020, here, on Trucks Parts Service.January 3, 2020Growth strategiesState of the Industry, Part I: Independent aftermarket distributors remain resilient despite challengesAftermarket parts and service providers say company investments, product launches, expansion of services and strong demand for newer technology led to a steady, if not strong, performance in 2018 and 2019. More than 65 percent…January 3, 2020IndicatorsDespite industry conditions, Rush is focused on market shareRegardless of industry “headwinds,” Rush Enterprises aims to capture market share, said Rusty Rush, chairman, CEO and president, Rush Enterprises, during a press briefing at the 2019 Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo in San Antonio….December 20, 2019IndicatorsRush Enterprises awards Tech Skills Rodeo champion; first woman wins competition categoryIt was an evening of firsts — and seconds — Tuesday night during the awards ceremony for Rush Enterprises’ 2019 Tech Skills Rodeo held in San Antonio this week. Justin Euler, Rush Truck Center –…December 19, 2019IndicatorsNew generation competes at Tech Skills RodeoHalfway through the competition Monday, Charles Tatavitto, a 19-year-old technician at Rush Truck Centers – Orlando, and Jared Little, a 27-year-old tech at Rush Truck Centers – Dallas, said they had mostly gotten beyond their…December 17, 2019IndicatorsRecord-Setting Rush Tech Skills Rodeo begins, focuses on futureIn its 14th year, Rush Enterprises’ Tech Skills Rodeo again set a record for number of participants as the event got underway Sunday in San Antonio. More than 200 Rush Enterprises employees are competing in…December 16, 2019Sales coaching/trainingHow truck and trailer dealers are drumming up business for their used inventory onlineAn online presence these days is practically a requirement for businesses and it’s no different for dealers selling used heavy-duty trucks and trailers. That said, just having a company website might not be enough. To…November 15, 2019IndicatorsOnline tips for selling used heavy equipmentLeveraging the power of the Internet, whether its social media or sites specifically geared for the truck and trailer industry, can help dealers sell more used inventory. To take full advantage, they must do it…November 15, 2019Previous PagePage 20 of 29Next PageTop StoriesSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipWebb Wheel Products and Dana Commercial Vehicle Systems are teaming up.Growth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro mergingTechnician trainingKeeping current on training builds efficiency, valueOutlook and BenchmarkingVIPAR Heavy Duty leaders tout resiliency, ingenuity for 2025 success
