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Nikola dealer network expands with Mid-Atlantic dealer

"ETHERO takes a collaborative approve to provide a customer-focused turnkey solution that meets the specific requirements for each fleet operator," says Dave Rogers, director, Electric Truck Division, ETHERO Truck + Energy.

January 24, 2023

Nikola Tre parked in lot

Vander Haag's enters Texas market

“We are excited to bring our quality recycled truck parts to Texas, along with stocking a large array of new and rebuilt components," says Joe McIntire, Vander Haag's chief product officer.

January 24, 2023

Vander Haag's new Texas store

FleetPride expands footprint in Florida

"FleetPride shares our passion for delivering value and continually creating personal and professional opportunities for our team," says Todd Lewis with TML Truck & Trailer Repair.

January 24, 2023

TML Truck and Trailer Repair

General Truck Sales announces Mack and Volvo EV Certification

“General Truck Sales recognizes society’s growing interest toward alternate energy sources, such as electrified vehicles,” says Steve Bassett, president of General Truck Sales.

January 23, 2023

General Truck Sales, Toledo, Ohio

LKQ donates $1 million to charities, including ASE Education Foundation

Each of 10 organizations received an initial $50,000 donation, with the remaining $500,000 distributed according to the results of a nationwide vote. The ASE Education Foundation finished third, receiving a total of $113,805.79.

January 23, 2023

Everything you may have missed during a record-setting HDAW 2023

With record attendance, a sold out product expo and 1,800 one-on-one meetings, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2023 will go down as an all-time great one for the industry.

January 20, 2023

Blue Bird adds dealer in southeast

Gregory Poole Bus Sales & Service will now sell and service the full line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird buses in the Palmetto State. Gregory Poole is a third-generation, family-owned business which started to offer Blue Bird buses in North Carolina in 2011.

January 19, 2023

Blue Bird school bus

Volvo invests in Waabi to develop autonomous trucking technology

"We are impressed by what they have accomplished and see that Volvo Group can add considerable strategic value to the development of their business,” says Martin Witt, president of Volvo Group Venture Capital.

January 18, 2023

MEMA's Wilson: This might be the year for right to repair

"We believe this is the Congress to get this done," says MEMA's Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Ann Wilson.

January 18, 2023

Three people on stage at a conference.

MacKay & Company shares forecasts for 2023

“Some folks this morning said inflation is getting better,” MacKay & Company economist Dr. Bob Dieli says. “I beg to differ.”

January 18, 2023

A chart with green, yellow and red dots.

Carriers talk inventory, allocation frustration during Aftermarket Dialogue

Customers took center stage for a panel discussion to close out Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Monday in Grapevine, Texas.

January 17, 2023

Trio of white trucks on highway

Panelists encourage women to enter heavy-duty industry

“We don’t need special treatment,” says Jen Nedrow, the first woman branch manager at Betts Truck Parts & Service. “We need treatment like we’re equal. That’s it.”

January 17, 2023

Three women on stage with microphones.

Training is the future of diagnostics, experts say

“There’s not a lot of opportunity for today’s diesel technicians to get continuing education,” says Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops. “It’s a black hole."

January 17, 2023

A group of people speaking at a conference.

HDAW opens with record attendance

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) is a record setter this year. The largest gathering of heavy-duty aftermarket professionals in the industry is welcoming more than 2,500 attendees this week, including more than 750 distributors.

January 17, 2023

Aftermarket icon Stu MacKay inducted into industry Hall of Fame

Weldon Parts and Stu MacKay accept two of the industry's highest honors at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2023 in Grapevine, Texas.

January 17, 2023

Two men on stage, one man acknowledging applause.

PacLease network continues to expand

PacLease continues to build out its network of franchise locations. The company announced Tuesday it added 21 new sites in 2022 alone. That brings the network up to 472 U.S. and Canadian locations.

January 17, 2023

Day of Aftermarket Dialogue focuses on building a better future

Trucking suppliers and aftermarket experts looked into a crystal ball Monday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. Speakers said in many ways, the future is already here.

January 17, 2023

A group of people seated onstage at a conference.

Washington gridlock could lead to more executive decision-making

While there remains uncertainty as to how painful 2023 could be economically, Ann Wilson says there’s no debate about what to expect politically. Capitol Hill is heading for gridlock.

January 16, 2023

2023 HD Aftermarket Dialogue Government Affairs session

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White truck going down long hill

Used truck depreciation intensified in December

With new trucks finally hitting highways en masse and dealers eager to get out from under excessive inventory by year end, the used truck market saw a large dip in price last month, J.D. Power reported in its January 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines.

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

Dealers and aftermarket groups busy in new year

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

GenNext has opened nomination period for its 4 Under 40 Awards

Weldon Parts wins 2022 TPS Distributor of the Year

Weldon Parts earns 2022 Distributor of the Year Award

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