Components

Outlook and Benchmarking

Distributors share what they need from vendors in MEMA survey

Independent aftermarket and commercial vehicle dealer executives appreciate the work their vendor partners put in during the post-pandemic supply chain crisis but there are still areas where those vendors can improve.

July 22, 2025

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DEF solves emissions problems but needs its own maintenance

“Clean air to breathe and a functioning transport sector are fundamental for society. Food supplies, pharmaceutical and hospital supplies — they all rely on DEF.”

July 18, 2025

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) should be refilled, on average, at 5-10% of the diesel consumption rate.

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Tariff uncertainty and inflation keep pressure on freight and manufacturing sectors

Despite signs of improvement, freight and manufacturing sectors continue to face headwinds from trade policy uncertainty, rising costs and soft demand.

July 17, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Integration Group acquires Matrix Management

The Integration Group (TIG) acquired Matrix Management, the companies announced Tuesday.

July 15, 2025

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Donaldson, Mighty Distributing expand heavy-duty products partnership

Mighty Distributing System of America is offering Donaldson Company heavy-duty filtration solutions, the companies announced Monday.

July 7, 2025

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MEMA survey takes pulse of offshore components

MEMA’s Heavy Duty Manufacturers Representative Council turned its eye to offshore components on Thursday, presenting the results of a survey of dealers and distributors in a webinar.

June 26, 2025

DTNA moving two Western PDCs

DTNA announced Thursday the planned relocation of its Reno and Phoenix parts distribution centers (PDCs) over the next two years.

June 26, 2025

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MEMA sustainability partnership debuts resources for businesses

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment and MEMA have released a new set of educational resources to help suppliers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their environmental sustainability reporting and engagement efforts.

June 24, 2025

Bendix offers tips on maximizing value of air disc brakes

Air disc brakes (ADBs) can offer shorting stopping distances and quicker repair times and, as more customers choose air disc brakes, there are things they can do to maximize the value of the investment, Bendix reports.

June 23, 2025

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Growth strategies

MEMA's Heavy Duty Manufacturers Representatives Council hosts webinar

TPS Editor Lucas Deal will be part of a panel discussing how overseas products are impacting aftermarket operations.

June 20, 2025

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TransAxle to close

N.J. distributor and remanufacturer will lay off entire workforce and close all locations in July and August.

June 18, 2025

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Brake drum dumping investigation continues, margins announced

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye on Monday.

June 17, 2025

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Fleetrite extends standard warranty

Fleetrite adds six months to standard warranty on parts.

June 17, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

PHINIA acquires fuel ignition system business

PHINIA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM), a prominent provider of advanced natural gas, hydrogen and other alternative fuel ignition systems.

June 10, 2025

Supplier Updates

New Bendix Fusion available with Kenworth T680

The new Fusion system offers a new Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking feature and a new High Beam Assist feature. These capabilities build on Bendix's long-standing and road-proven ADAS technologies, the company says.

June 10, 2025

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Outlook and Benchmarking

Suppliers shifting optimism to 2026 amid tariff uncertainty

A MEMA survey shows commercial vehicle component suppliers are split on where business will go in the second half of the year but are beginning to see 2026 mostly as a growth opportunity.

June 9, 2025

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Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance

Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.

June 7, 2025

Trump boosts aluminum and steel tariffs

President Donald J. Trump raised his tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% today as part of his commitment to support domestic production.

June 4, 2025

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Half the year, in review

First, let’s explain exactly what has happened with tariffs and what will happen. Quite frankly, we do not know. If somebody tells you that they do, it’s at best a guess.

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Keep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future

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KEEPING TRUCKS ROLLING: Staying Ahead with Smarter Diagnostics & Maintenance – In Any Economy

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