Components

MEMA survey shows supplier concerns regarding 2024 forecasts

Truck makers ordering more product than industry forecasts believe necessary is beginning to cause consternation for heavy-duty suppliers, reported MEMA during the association’s monthly Pulse webinar Wednesday.

May 31, 2023

White and red trucks in a lot

Selling tire monitoring is a useful tactic for your business

Thermal sensors, connectivity with telematics systems, drop-and-hook communications all new innovations in tire monitoring.

May 17, 2023

A man checks a tire sensor with a tablet.

Fan clutches small, but critical, part of engine cooling

“There’s only so many engagements before that friction material wears down or those bearings go bad,” Kit Masters' Kate Diecks says.

May 9, 2023

Heating up a fan clutch for remanufacture with a blow torch.

Pandemic spurs growth in remanufactured parts trade

“[Truck owners] are starting to see another positive for their bottom line when it comes to reman,” Joe Gonzales of Vehicle Reman says.

May 1, 2023

Someone works on remanufacturing a turbocharger.

ConMet debuts Digital Driver mobile app

ConMet says with its new app, drivers will have access to real-time telematics data, enabling drivers to react quickly to abnormal component health and allowing fleets faster decision making.

April 27, 2023

ConMet Digital Driver application

Improving your customer's parts purchase experience

Success in 2023 and beyond in the parts business will require dealers and independent distributors to identify and implement tools that enhance customer experience and strengthen the bond between buyers and sellers.

April 17, 2023

Man holding laptop while standing by truck

Paccar Parts names supplier of the year

Paccar Parts says its Supplier of the Year recognition goes to the supplier that demonstrated outstanding operational achievements, sales growth, parts availability, and program support last year.

April 10, 2023

Paccar Parts supplier of the year award for 2022

Cummins to invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing

Cummins says the investment will provide upgrades to those facilities to support the industry’s first fuel agnostic engine platforms that will run on low carbon fuels, including natural gas, diesel and eventually hydrogen.

April 4, 2023

Cummins Jamestown, N.Y. engine plant

MEMA offer support for R&D fix legislation

MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, publicly announced support for legislation introduced by Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) Friday. The two senators introduced a bill that restores full first-year deductibility of R&D expenses.

March 20, 2023

R&D at an automotive manufacturing plant

Dobbs rebrands Washington store as TRP location

After opening Dobbs Peterbilt – Sumner as its new flagship location in Washington's Puget Sound area, Dobbs Truck Group announced Wednesday that Dobbs Peterbilt – Tacoma has been rebranded as Dobbs TRP – Tacoma.

March 15, 2023

Dobbs TRP - Tacoma location

SAF-Holland announces integration of Haldex product lines

SAF-Holland has integrated Haldex brake and air control solutions into the SAF-Holland current portfolio of SAF trailer axle/suspension systems. The announcement was made last week during ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting.

March 6, 2023

SAF-Holland, Haldex products on display

TMC takes up aftermarket brake linings

The panel says OEM brake linings go through rigorous tests before being spec'd into new equipment. Aftermarket products do not. "This is significant problem," Jim Clark says. "Something is wrong here that we need to -- and I think we can -- address."

March 1, 2023

A group of men on a stage talking about brake linings.

Nikola adds PlusDrive safety systems for Tre

The first factory-installed Nikola Tre BEVs and hydrogen electric vehicles that will incorporate enhanced driver assistance features powered by PlusDrive will be available by the end of 2024.

February 23, 2023

Nikola Tre with PlusDrive feature

Haldex air disc brake now option on International LT, RH

"We are very excited to grow our long-term partnership with Navistar," says Matt Resch, Haldex vice president, OEM Power Sales (Americas). "The ModulT DBT22LD and the LifeSeal+ package will be a great start to this growth."

February 23, 2023

A Haldex ModulT DBT22LD air disc brake.

As maintenance turns to ecommerce, eBay rolls out parts guarantee

Three parts or accessories are sold every second on the eBay marketplace.

February 15, 2023

Paccar Parts recognizes top Kenworth, Peterbilt dealers

Paccar Parts recently recognized Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers for exceptional parts performance at the dealer meetings for the two brands this month.

February 15, 2023

TRP retail associate with a customer

Cummins' new 48-volt 10-liter engine slashes emissions while improving fuel economy

Cummins' latest fuel-agnostic engine, the X10, will roll out in 2026 with 'a step change in fuel economy' and exceptionally low emissions.

February 13, 2023

Cummins' fuel-agnostic X10 is slated for production in 2026.

MEMA holding remanufacturing roadshow in March

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, part of MEMA, will present Spring Ahead in Springfield: A Remanufacturing Roadshow from March 13-15, 2023 in Springfield, Mo.

February 10, 2023

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Political battle over debt ceiling

Will debt ceiling drama be avoided?

The U.S. owes more than $31 trillion. Just like many households have mortgages, car notes and credit cards, the U.S. government also carries debts that allow it to pay for programs and services for Americans.

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Nomination period for the Successful Dealer, Trailblazer Awards closing soon

Connected vehicle technology

What fleets are saying about remote diagnostics

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Cummins announces EV charging partnership with Heliox

Download the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist

Download the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist

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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Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!