Technician training

CDK Global donates $20,000 to ASE Education Foundation

The donation will support diversity and outreach efforts by the ASE Education Foundation. "While we continue to promote automotive career opportunities to high school students, recent research underscores the need to expand our outreach," says Mike Coley.

January 31, 2023

Logos of the ASE Education Foundation and CDK Global

Bergey's now certified Mack, Volvo EV dealer

"One of Bergey's core values is a commitment to continuous improvement, and we wanted our sales and service teams to be ready to guide our customers as they look to start that next step in fleet sustainability," says Mark Brown, Bergey's VP of service.

January 26, 2023

A Mack LR fully electric garbage truck.

HD Repair Forum finalizes 2023 event program

Organizers of the 2023 Heavy Duty Repair Forum have finalized the educational sessions, topics and issues it will cover at this year's conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

January 25, 2023

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

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.

HD Repair Forum returning to Texas in April

The HD Repair Forum is the only collision-focused event for medium- and heavy-duty repairers, making it a must-attend event for collision shop owners, managers, lead technicians and estimators.

January 11, 2023

Registration opens for annual Virtual Diesel Expo

Featuring a diverse range of industry experts and training material, the Virtual Diesel Expo offers a unique opportunity for shop owners and diesel technicians to develop business acumen and professional skills in a flexible online environment.

January 6, 2023

Technician under a truck working on a repair

ASE names 2022 award winners

"We had a tremendous group of nominees, and they all were deserving of this recognition," says Tim Zilke, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence president and CEO.

December 19, 2022

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Florida's Paul Crawford takes Rush Truck Center grand champion title

Crawford, of Haines City, won $18,500 plus a set of custom spurs. It's only Crawford's second time at the Rush Truck Centers Tech Skills Rodeo.

December 14, 2022

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Rush's Rising Stars: Program targets up-and-coming technicians

“There’s never not going to be a need for moving freight,” says Chris Weiler, a Rising Star technician from Canada. He’s been on the job 10 months. “It’s great to work for a company that keeps the country moving. Everything from trucks to buses.”

December 14, 2022

Rusty Rush emphasizes training, retention; sees 'little r' recession for '23

“Training is something that always evolves,” Rusty Rush says. “You think you get trained up and it’s over and it’s not. It’s a constant thing. We look at it as an investment.”

December 14, 2022

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A Rush Tech Skills Rodeo first: Two women techs compete

When Jody Pollard, senior vice president of truck sales and aftermarket sales, announced that this year’s Rush Tech Skills Rodeo in San Antonio would have two female technicians, the place erupted. “That’s cool,” one technician said, craning his neck.

December 13, 2022

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Rush Tech Rodeo busts loose in San Antonio

"We're really about the development of our staff, our people," says Jody Pollard senior vice president of truck sales and aftermarket sales at Rush Truck Centers. The company will give away more than $300,000 to top techs.

December 12, 2022

Mack, Volvo expand EV business with Pacific Coast Heavy Truck

"We decided to become EV-certified so that we were ready to support our customers because it is clear the future of transportation, and trucking specifically, is moving toward electrification," says Pacific Coast's Ken North.

December 1, 2022

Two trucks, side by side, one a tractor and one a garbage truck.

EV tech training not seen as a threat during diesel tech shortage

More OEMs and trade schools are rolling out courses on electric vehicle service, however the growing demand for EV techs is not seen as a competitive threat during the diesel tech shortage.

November 7, 2022

Freightliner eCascadia

SAF-Holland makes donation to heavy equipment training program

SAF-Holland recently donated a Class 8 drive axle air suspension and trailer axle system to Ferris State University, located in Big Rapids, Mich.

October 27, 2022

SAF-Holland makes donation to Ferris State

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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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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!