Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at [email protected].Sales coaching/trainingTrump implements tariffs; industry respondsSince President Donald Trump announced he was going to implement tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum imports, the plan was opposed by numerous U.S. industries concerned for their businesses;…March 9, 2018Growth strategiesTreading lightly: Offering light-duty parts could be good business for heavy-duty commercial vehicle parts distributorsTo supply or not to supply? That’s the question heavy-duty commercial vehicle parts distributors are asking themselves. More details on Truck Parts and Service.February 26, 2018Growth strategies‘We do that now’Heavy-duty parts distributors are having trouble with letting people know that they now offer parts and service for light-duty vehicles. Read more here!February 26, 2018Growth strategiesTech programs work to remove ‘Help Wanted’ signsThe aftermarket industry is in serious need of qualified medium- and heavy-duty maintenance technicians. See how programs are working to get people interested.February 2, 2018Growth strategiesDenso plans for future, announces new warehouseAt Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week,DENSO announced plans for a new warehouse, enhancements to its DPF program and improvements to the company’s website. More here!January 24, 2018Growth strategiesCrowley inducted to Hall of FameSteve Crowley, former president and CEO of VIPAR Heavy Duty, was chosen for his leadership skills, strategic thinking, staff loyalty, and more! Details here.January 24, 2018Growth strategiesKeynote speaker challenges attendees to be innovators, disruptorsJosh Linkner says many attendees’ companies might currently be enjoying some great success, but he cautions them about getting complacent. Details here!January 23, 2018Growth strategiesManufacturers explain heavy duty data efforts; dispel rumorsOrganizers of the HDAW session say the information standards will help improve the industry’s efficiency and ability to sell more parts. Details here!January 23, 2018Growth strategiesSOLD session focuses on increasing business, decreasing liabilityAt HDAW, the Service Opportunity Learning Days highlight what the industry can look to in the future. Get all the information here on Truck Parts & Service.January 22, 2018IndicatorsPlease allow me to introduce myselfGreetings, readers. My name is Bill Grabarek and I am happy to be the new online associate editor for Successful Dealer, working under Lucas Deal, editor of SD and Truck Parts & Service. A little…December 22, 2017Previous PagePage 28 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
