Business

HDAW opening show floor to new exhibitors in 2022

Beginning in 2022, HDAW organizers will lift the exhibitor qualification that requires manufacturing suppliers to be currently supplying to past independent aftermarket distributor attendees.

September 23, 2021

Registration open for 2022 ATD Show

After a hiatus this year due to COVID-19, the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show will return March 10-13, 2022, in Las Vegas.

September 22, 2021

Midwest Wheel, supplier partners support children’s hospital

Midwest Wheel Companies has announced a donation to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in the amount of $15,000.

September 22, 2021

Midwest Wheel donates to hospital

Growth strategies

OTR Leasing raises $85 million of capital to fuel growth

“This capital infusion from Gordon Brothers allows us to better provide the opportunity for professional drivers and owner-operators to start or grow their own businesses," says Jeff Dema, CEO, FoxPoint Trucks.

September 22, 2021

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Turnspire to acquire Spectra Premium Industries

The transaction includes all of Spectra’s assets in the US and Canada as well as the stock of the company's Taiwanese subsidiary.

September 21, 2021

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Cover Whale, Everspan partner on commercial trucking program

Cover Whale Insurance Solutions Inc. has announced its partnership with Everspan Indemnity Insurance Company to offer a commercial trucking program.

September 20, 2021

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TCA asks members to contact reps over Biden vax mandate

The logistics of vaccinating professional truck drivers in an irregular operating environment is a concern.

September 17, 2021

vaccine record card

Growth strategies

TEC Equipment becomes Nevada’s exclusive Jerr-Dan distributor

TEC Equipment is now expanding its support for Jerr-Dan towing and recovery products from Northern California into Nevada.

September 17, 2021

Jerr-Dan heavy vehicles

Battery electric

TMC experts share guidance on preparing a facility for EV service

Truck dealers are going to be expected, nay, required to invest in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, tooling and technician training to service EVs once they hit the roads in greater numbers

September 16, 2021

Growth strategies

HDA Truck Pride partnership to promote CV aftermarket

HDA Truck Pride and The Heavy-Duty Parts Report announced a partnership in which the two will work together to promote the importance of the CV aftermarket.

September 16, 2021

Logos for partnering companies

Growth strategies

VIPAR adds Texas distributor

Castex Export Inc., dba Nuga Diesel is the newest stockholder to join the VIPAR Heavy Duty network.

September 15, 2021

Growth strategies

Road Choice Parts retail store opens at Ballard Truck Center

Ballard Truck Center’s Tewksbury site was chosen for the Road Choice store because of its central location, making it ideal to service a diverse customer base.

September 15, 2021

Road Choice dedicated parts store

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fenix Parts acquires Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts

This is the fifth acquisition completed by Fenix Parts since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018.

September 15, 2021

Employee pulling truck parts.

Mergers & Acquisitions

FleetPride acquires Truck Service Company in Tennessee

The new service center will partner with the existing nearby FleetPride parts location to create a heavy-duty parts and service value proposition for customers.

September 14, 2021

Growth strategies

Valvoline, Cummins renew marketing, tech partnership

Valvoline Inc. and Cummins Inc. announced a five-year renewal of their longstanding marketing and technology partnership agreement.

September 13, 2021

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Growth strategies

Kyrish Truck Centers opens standalone Fleetrite store, extending brand's network

Kyrish Truck Center has opened a standalone Fleetrite truck parts store in Round Rock, Texas. The store is the 11th standalone location for Fleetrite, Navistar's all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand.

September 10, 2021

Kyrish Truck Centers' Fleetrite store

Biden announces plan to require vax, COVID testing

Biden’s mandate could derail carriers’ plans to mostly stay out of their employees’ – including drivers’ – vaccination status.

September 9, 2021

Joe Biden at Mack Trucks' plant

Growth strategies

MERA announces agenda for upcoming conference

MERA - The Association for Sustainable Remanufacturing, has released more information about its upcoming in-person annual conference, set for Oct. 4-5, 2021 in Troy, Mich.

September 9, 2021

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Making the most of a booming used truck market

Sale prices on used trucks have stabilized; however, experts says it’s still the halcyon days for used truck sales as heavy vehicles remain in high demand.

TMC experts share guidance on preparing a facility for EV service

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Communication vital to serving customers during parts shortage

Transerve empty warehouse shelves

How parts departments are learning from the parts shortage

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Will ending additional unemployment benefits fix the labor shortage?

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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