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Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

During Meritor’s annual press luncheon at HDAW, Cummins-Meritor executives Alan Rabadi and Joe Mejaly were excited to unveil the future of Meritor, and how the integration is progressing. The mood was positive.

January 27, 2023

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

FleetPride website hits inventory milestone

FleetPride announced this week it continues to extend its lead as the "First Click in Heavy Duty" by now offering more than one million unique parts on the company's e-commerce website.

January 18, 2023

FleetPride associate using computer

MEMA launches Center for Sustainability

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, has established the Center for Sustainability, a new and vital initiative to support its members as they navigate the increasingly complex processes and requirements of a successful sustainability program.

January 13, 2023

DTNA's Torc Robotics announces strategic driver assist collaboration

Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced Wednesday a multi-year strategic collaboration with Foretellix, the leading provider of safety-driven verification and validation (V&V) solutions for automated driving systems (ADS).

January 4, 2023

Watch: Jacobs demonstrates cylinder deactivation and active decompression technology

Jacobs Vehicle Systems shows how cylinder deactivation cuts fuel consumption and emissions while active decompression technology eliminates cab shake during engine shut down and start-up.

November 28, 2022

Jacobs Tula cylinder deactivation demonstration International LT

Cab shake disappears, emissions drop and fuel economy goes up with Jacobs latest technologies

Jacobs Vehicle Systems' cylinder deactivation and active decompression transformed a 2018 International LT625 into a much smoother, cleaner and fuel saving workhorse.

November 3, 2022

Jacobs Vehicle Systems' latest demonstration truck, a 2018 custom-built International LT625 tractor with a 13-liter A26 engine, shows how Jacobs cylinder deactivation and active decompression cut emissions, improve fuel economy and provide much smoother starts and stops.

Engine brakes are changing to meet needs of wide variety of engine types

“As manufacturers work on ways to comply with stricter emissions standards, especially those focusing on CO2 and NOx, suppliers need to develop products that are compatible with the new vehicles,” says Jacobs Vehicle Systems' Robb Janak.

November 2, 2022

Jacobs Vehicle Systems' High Power Density technology

Monthly HDMA webinar tackles likely recession and potential impact

After last month’s HDMA Pulse webinar covered the tow hooks holding the U.S. economy from slipping into a recession, Wednesday’s discussion centered around when in 2023 those hooks may break.

October 26, 2022

Trucks going down hill on the highway

Truck, trailer aero interest growing as fuel prices rise alongside ESG expectations

Boat tails may enjoy a resurgence as more fleets sign up for aerodynamic products that can help lower fuel bills and cut carbon.

October 18, 2022

ZF’s modular OptiFlow Trailer Skirt Classic shown here can provide up to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption when properly configured.

NTDA business sessions address parts and service profitability, dealer financing

A mini business section on improving parts and service profitability was a highlight Thursday at the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention in Colorado Springs, Colo.

October 14, 2022

KEA Advisors' Allen Phibbs

NTDA panel talks future of trailer supply chain

As trucking's supply chain normalizes and production capacities increase, suppliers are beginning to clarify how their fulfillment techniques were forever changed by the pandemic — and what that means for business in the future.

October 13, 2022

2022 NTDA Convention supply chain panel

Selecting the right wet kit for a heavy truck

When selling a wet kit to a customer, it is important that aftermarket providers understand the customer’s true intent for their truck to help them pick out the best kit available.

October 13, 2022

Purple International dump truck

KEA holding webinar on improving parts staffing productivity

KEA Advisors will hold a free dealer webinar at 12 p.m. CT, Oct. 19, regarding parts department staffing levels and productivity.

October 11, 2022

Warehouse worker on a laptop

Labor shortage beginning to weaken industry growth potential

Labor remains the largest barrier to growth for commercial vehicle parts sales, but also the industry’s strongest data point against a recession, HDMA and MacKay & Company reported Wednesday during an industry webinar.

September 29, 2022

Bunch of trucks in a row on the highway

Fontaine expanding Texas Modification Center

Fontaine Modification is expanding one of its highest-volume and most-efficient truck modification centers, the company announced Tuesday.

September 13, 2022

Fontaine's Laredo Modification Center

Paccar Parts opens new PDC in Kentucky

“The Louisville PDC will use the latest technologies to reduce the time between order placement and delivery, allowing us to maximize uptime for customers,” says Tom Floyd, Paccar Parts senior director – Operations.

September 9, 2022

Paccar's Louisville PDC

How dealers and distributors are responding to changing market conditions

As concerns about a possible recession and slowdown in the trucking industry continue, TPS spoke with dealer and aftermarket parts professionals to see what, if any, changes they are making to their parts purchasing process and inventory levels.

August 23, 2022

Worker at Blaine Brothers in Minnesota

Navistar introduces global integrated powertrain

Navistar announced it is continuing its commitment to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility with the introduction of the International S13 Integrated Powertrain.

August 17, 2022

Navistar and TRATON Group unveil S13 integrated powertrain

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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

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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Learn about Turbo Solutions All Makes Turbocharger Program

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