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HDA Truck Pride adds member in New Jersey
HDA Truck Pride has expanded its presence in New Jersey with the addition of new member Rodriguez Distribution.
October 4, 2023
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Kal Partz opens location in suburban Atlanta
California-based distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket parts KAL Partz has added a new location in Conley, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta.
October 2, 2023
Opening of KAL Partz location in Conley, Ga.
Rush Enterprises to support Shyft Group's Blue Arc EVs
Blue Arc portfolio includes Class 3 all electric delivery vehicles offering 600, 700 or 800 cubic feet of cargo capacity and up to 5,000 lb. of payload. The Class 4 offers 700 and 800 cubic feet and Class 5 provides 900, 1110 and 1,200 cubic feet options.
October 2, 2023
Shyft Group's Blue Arc EV delivery vehicle
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Bilingual staff can take business to the next level
Almost one in five people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, the U.S. Census Bureau says.
October 2, 2023
A diverse group of technicians in a truck shop.
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Power Heavy Duty picks up another member
"ASC Auto Electric is a great resource and asset to the transportation industry in Arkansas. Their focus on growth and providing end-user customers with the highest quality parts and superior service makes them a perfect addition to the Power Heavy Duty."
September 26, 2023
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Love's adds location in Arkansas
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a second location in Prescott, Ark. The new location in Prescott is located off I-30 at 2005 Highway 19 North.
September 21, 2023
Love's location in Prescott, Ark.
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Texas business joins Power Heavy Duty
“B Truck & Trailer is a strong parts and service competitor in the four-state area [Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas] they do business, providing exceptional customer service and a broad array of solutions,” says Jim Pennig with VIPAR Heavy Duty.
September 21, 2023
Power Heavy Duty logo
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CSM adds new Kenworth dealership in Michigan
"We are proud to announce the opening of our newest dealership in Detroit," says Bill Kozek CEO of CSM Companies. "As a leading provider of Kenworth trucks, we are committed to providing our customers with the best service and support."
September 18, 2023
Michigan Kenworth's new building in metro Detroit
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Nikola grows dealer network in Canada
Nikola Corporation, via the HYLA brand, announced Friday an expansion of its dealer network into Canada for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of ITD Industries Inc.
September 15, 2023
Nikola's zero-emission vehicles
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Trudell Trailer Sales expanding Great Dane presence in Michigan
The company says its expansion into Eastern Michigan marks a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory, reinforcing its mission to provide premium products and outstanding services to an even broader customer base.
August 28, 2023
Trudell Trailer Sales
Technician training
JE-CO owners bringing tech, business acumen to diesel shop floor
How one Colorado service shop is upending the conventional and bringing outside ideas to technician recruitment, retention and business operations.
August 28, 2023
JE-CO techs work on a large piece of machinery.
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Love's adds two locations, 15 service bays
Love's Travel Stops has added two locations. One in Texas and one in Colorado.
August 25, 2023
Love's Travel Stop in Texas
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Bridgestone has groundbreaking at truck and bus tire plant expansion
Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its Warren County, Tenn., Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant located in Morrison with an official groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
August 17, 2023
Bridgestone's Warren County facility groundbreaking
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Minnesota company joins Power Heavy Duty network
“The consistent growth and customer-first focus makes Midwest Bus Parts a great addition to the Power Heavy Duty network,” said Jim Pennig, vice president of Business Development for the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies.
August 10, 2023
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Navistar celebrates 100th Fleetrite store
“Our goal for Fleetrite is to continue to expand our reach with additional product lines and store locations to increase the Fleetrite footprint in North America and connect with more customers,” says Mark Reiter, vice president, Parts.
August 8, 2023
Fleetrite's 100th store opening celebration
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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance adds Arnold Oil Company
Arnold Oil Company has joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance's Commercial Vehicle and Heavy-Duty program as the newest member of All-Pro Truck Parts. The move is effective June 7, 2023.
August 7, 2023
All-Pro Truck Parts logo
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Nikola dealer expands to Michigan
Alta eMobility is now selling and servicing zero-emission Nikola trucks in 13 states.
August 3, 2023
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Battery electric
Velocity Truck Centers to host electrification Ride & Drive
"We are incredibly excited to host this groundbreaking event, bringing together some of the most revolutionary electric truck models in the industry," says Conan Barker, president at Velocity Truck Centers.
August 3, 2023
Battle Motors electric truck
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Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks
"One month is not a trend, but any relaxation of depreciation would logically show up first in newer trucks, so cautious optimism is not out of the question," J.D. Power reports.
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