Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at [email protected].Growth strategiesHDAD examines recent history, future of aftermarket industry“We’ve seen a lot of changes in the last 10 years,” said John Blodgett, vice president of sales and marketing, MacKay & Company, at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) Monday in Las Vegas. Some…January 29, 2019Growth strategiesE-commerce’s role discussed at Heavy Duty Aftermarket DialogueAmazon and e-commerce, in general, were addressed by industry experts during a session at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) Monday in Las Vegas. Tackling the role e-commerce is and will play during “Changing Distribution…January 29, 2019Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 1We have come to the end and it is time to crown the Truck Parts & Service most read new product release on our website. After landing the No. 2 spot, Snap-on also garners best-of-the-best honors…December 28, 2018Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 2Holding the penultimate spot on the Truck Parts & Service top products of 2018 list is Snap-on’s IQON line of tool storage cabinets. Snap-on introduced its IQON line of roll cabinets in the spring, which featured a taller…December 27, 2018Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 3Coming in at No. 3 on the Truck Parts & Service top products of 2018 list is Trifecta, a pre-adjusted hub assembly from STEMCO and Webb Wheel. Announced in March, STEMCO says Trifecta is unique and features the…December 26, 2018Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 4Making the final four on the Truck Parts & Service top products of 2018 list is Milwaukee Tool’s cordless impact wrench. In May, Milwaukee Tool announced the M18 Fuel 3/8 in. mid-torque impact wrench. Building off the 1/2 in….December 21, 2018IndicatorsThe top five new truck news stories of 2018: No. 5It is time again to revisit Successful Dealer’s most read new truck releases of the year. Multiple OEMs made headlines this year and dominate the Top Five list with their new offerings. Stories covering OEM…December 20, 2018Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 5Beginning the home stretch of Truck Parts & Service’s top products of 2018 list at No. 5 is Meritor’s bearing and seal kits. Meritor announced in June the launch of 20 bearing and seal kits…December 20, 2018Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 6Rounding out the first half of the Truck Parts & Service top products of 2018 list at No. 6 are several Dorman HD Solutions components. Dorman HD Solutions introduced in August a collection of formerly…December 19, 2018Growth strategiesThe top aftermarket products of 2018: No. 7Coming in seventh on the Truck Parts & Service top products of 2018 list is SKF’s Scotseal X-Treme wheel-end seal for drive, steer and trailer axles. The Scotseal X-Treme wheel-end seal’s design features include optimized primary and…December 18, 2018Previous PagePage 24 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
