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Peterbilt dealer network adds Alabama service location

The new facility features 10 service bays, 600 sq.-ft., of retail space and 1,750 sq.-ft., of parts storage. It is located in a prime location on state highway 431 in Gadsden between I-20 and I-59, Peterbilt says.

October 12, 2021

Fitzgerald Peterbilt Gadsden, Ala.

Growth strategies

Stertil-Koni expands exclusive distributor network

Stertil-Koni announced it has expanded its network of exclusive distributors across North America with the addition of Bolduc Mechanical Services.

October 12, 2021

Dennis Bolduc, Bolduc Mechanical Services

Panelists announced for HD Aftermarket Dialogue real-world session

Organizers of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) have announced panelists for its “Let’s Rap: A Real-World View of the Aftermarket” session.

October 8, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dickinson Fleet Services adds California business

DFS says the acquisition serves to expand and strengthen the geographic reach of DFS in the Northern California region.

October 8, 2021

TopMark Funding expands capabilities of DealerLinc platform

TopMark Funding has implemented additional features to its DealerLinc technology to better serve its growing dealership client base.

October 7, 2021

Growth strategies

W.W. Williams moves South Carolina store

The Charleston, S.C., branch of The W.W. Williams Company has moved to a new location.

October 7, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions

Karmak sells powersports division to PBS Systems

Karmak announced Monday that PBS Systems has acquired its division of ADAM Systems, which provides fully integrated dealer management software to auto and powersports retailers across North America and Puerto Rico.

October 4, 2021

Daimler shareholders approve truck spinoff

More than 99 percent of shareholders voted to approve the realignment, which will be effective Feb. 1, 2022.

October 4, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions

Vanguard Truck Centers acquires five-location dealer

The acquisition will expand Vanguard’s footprint from 20 to 25 locations across the country and grows its presence along the I-85 corridor in the Southeast, the company says.

October 1, 2021

Vanguard Truck Centers

Growth strategies

Thomas Built Buses adds Nova Truck Centres as new dealer

Nova Truck Centres has more than 50 years in the truck and trailer business, representing Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, several trailer brands and Thomas Built Buses.

October 1, 2021

Nova Truck Centres

BorgWarner celebrates Seneca plant reopening after tornado

BorgWarner celebrated the reopening of its Seneca, S.C., production facility, following a 16-month rebuild after the plant was hit by a tornado on April 13, 2020.

October 1, 2021

BorgWarner Seneca facility reopens

Busy day on Capitol Hill leads to delay on infrastructure vote

Continuing negotiations between Democratic leadership, party centrists and progressives around $3.5 trillion social policy-focused reconciliation package leaves bipartisan infrastructure package in peril.

September 30, 2021

Highway road construction

Growth strategies

UAP joins GPC in selecting Karmak’s Fusion Xcelerate

After an extensive assessment of the available options, UAP decided Karmak’s Fusion Xcelerate was the best fit for their long-term needs.

September 29, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions

Market moves: Parts and service growth leads M&A activity in September

A busy August led to a slower September for acquisitions in trucking's aftermarket, dealer and supplier channels. Points of sale changes accounted for most news.

September 28, 2021

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

Growth strategies

Goodyear invests in autonomous trucking company Gatik

Goodyear and Gatik announced a multi-year collaboration to advance development of mobility solutions for the autonomous B2B short-haul logistics industry.

September 28, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions

FleetPride grabs Missouri store

"This addition will be an ideal fit and now our new team members will have even greater access to products, fast replenishment from our regional distribution center and support from the entire FleetPride organization," says Mike Harris at FleetPride.

September 28, 2021

Growth strategies

Penske Truck Leasing adds Metroplex location

The location is 23,470 sq.-ft. and sits on 12.5 acres. It has five truck service bays, an automated wash bay and a full-service fuel island, Penske says.

September 28, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing in Fort Worth, Texas

Growth strategies

North American Trailer opens new Wisconsin location

North American Trailer announced its new facility in Chippewa Falls, Wis., 10 miles outside of Eau Claire and directly east of the Twin Cities.

September 27, 2021

North American Trailer's Wisconsin location

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VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO Chris Baer

VIPAR Heavy Duty gives organizational update at convention

The opening general session of the 2021 VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference was filled with updates from leadership on projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the group's position in the industry.

FleetPride e-commerce

FleetPride debuts next-generation e-commerce solution

Technician under the hood

Selling customers on preventive maintenance programs

Finalists named for 2021 Successful Dealer Award

International redesigned medium-duty truck

International Truck launches newly designed MV series

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.

Used Truck Guide Cover

Selling PMs: How to Attract New Customers

Fullbay’s new ebook shows you what data to gather and how to present potential PM services to your customers.