Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at [email protected].Service and repairTroubleshooting turbochargersService providers quick to swap out a turbocharger without inspecting other systems stand a chance of seeing an unhappy customer again grumbling about the same problem.April 26, 2021Inventory managementOptimal warehouse design is crucial for efficient, safe operationsWarehouse optimization entails maximizing inventory, products, availability and much more.April 23, 2021IndicatorsHDMA: Supply chain ‘not capable’ of meeting current demandThe Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s preliminary April results from its Pulse survey indicate supply chain problems continue to proliferate domestically and abroad.April 22, 2021Trucks & TrailersHow dealers work through the sales cycles of new trucksMost industries go through annual cycles — times when sales are slow and other times when they’re flourishing. New truck sales have cycles, too.April 22, 2021BusinessUAW strikes at Volvo Trucks’ Virginia facilityAfter an unsuccessful attempt at resolution to a labor dispute, the UAW have decided to go on strike at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va.April 19, 2021IndicatorsMarch trailer orders top February and last year’s volumeThe rebound indicates fleets continue their positive expectations for the remainder of this year and into the next, according to ACT Research.April 15, 2021Alternative powerA non-diesel future? To make that a reality, truck makers have some convincing to doWhile many OEMs and industry stakeholders press on with their alternative fuel and power initiatives, a recent survey indicates there’s not much of an appetite yet for alt-power equipment among fleets.April 12, 2021Service and repairLighting suppliers offer Roadcheck tips to service providersTo assist service providers with helping their customers avoid lighting-related infractions, TPS posed a question to several industry lighting suppliers.April 6, 2021Service and repairHow to build a technician pipeline with school programsCreating a talent pipeline can be rewarding as long as service providers are willing to put in the time up front.March 31, 2021Technician trainingThere’s more to online technician recruiting than posting jobsBecause the increased competition has moved online, several in the industry stress the importance of being proactive after the ad has been posted for a technician.March 30, 2021Previous PagePage 9 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
