Business operations

Karmak hit by ransomware attack

Karmak was recently targeted by a ransomware attack, the company announced Friday. The incident occurred on Feb. 14.

March 10, 2023

Cyberattack and data breach

CDK Global adds video calling platform for improved customer experience

CDK Global Heavy Equipment and VizaLogix have partnered to offer the heavy equipment industry technology to enhance the virtual customer experience with Tethr it Now – a real-time Peer-to-Peer (P2P) video calling platform.

February 22, 2023

Man looking at computer

Procede Software hits milestone with International dealer network

Procede Software announced Wednesday it is now the leading Navistar Certified DMS Partner in terms of the number of International and IC Bus dealership locations using its Excede business system.

February 15, 2023

Geotab announces several solutions updates during annual event

Geotab announced a series of updates and enhancements to its product offering this week during Connect 2023, Geotab's premier annual event.

February 8, 2023

Geotab and Cummins integration

AutoPower highlights advantages of a 'Click2Pay' A/R solution

Today, AutoPower released Number 4 in a series of Strategy Briefs targeted to heavy-duty distributors who face tough challenges in the current market.

January 30, 2023

AutoPower strategy brief

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

Quala selects PhaseZero to support national network

PhaseZero has announced that Quala, the nationwide leader in tank trailer service and cleaning, has selected CxCommerce to power its modern customer experience.

January 17, 2023

AutoPower on turning technology from a burden to a competitive advantage

AutoPower says its third of four strategy briefs focuses on how to access the infrastructure and technical skills required to support a data-driven approach to decision making and business growth.

January 16, 2023

AutoPower strategy brief

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

AutoPower debuts strategy brief addressing price controls in a time of rising inflation

AutoPower has released the second in a series of four strategy briefs outlining approaches heavy-duty parts distributors can implement to overcome the current market conditions of rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions.

January 2, 2023

AutoPower strategy brief

AutoPower publishes strategy briefs to help survive inflation, supply chain crisis

AutoPower has released the first in a series of strategy briefs outlining approaches companies can take to survive and thrive the current market conditions of rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions.

December 18, 2022

AutoPower strategy brief

Fullbay now accepts fleet checks, cards

“This is an important development for the future of heavy-duty repair software,” says Fullbay CEO Patrick McKittrick. “Fullbay is constantly innovating to provide the best solution for commercial maintenance operations."

December 1, 2022

Karmak CEO's truck earning fans

When Karmak CEO Jim Allen decided to buy a Class 8 truck in 2021, one thing he was excited to do with it was share the trucking experience in his community. And over the last few months he's been doing just that.

November 22, 2022

Jim Allen's Freedom Truck at an event

Karmak announces key acquisition of Truckmore

"Unlocking customer data in the DMS and making it available for both the dealerships and their customers is key to increasing customer retention and driving storewide profitability," says Jim Allen, Karmak CEO.

November 16, 2022

The answers to your toughest business challenges may be hidden in your own data

AutoPower Founder and President Mike Mallory says for parts distributors to be more data-driven and competitive in this digital age, businesses must better utilize the capabilities within their DMS to unleash the power of the data the systems hold.

November 14, 2022

Man holding tablet and evaluating data

Karmak sets attendance record at annual conference

Celebrating Karmak’s 40th anniversary, more than 600 people attended this year's event, an all-time record Karmak also celebrated its first year as a 100 percent Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company.

November 11, 2022

Procede partners with DocuPhase

“We are excited to partner with DocuPhase and bring our customers a way to simplify and streamline document management processes while increasing accuracy and efficiency, throughout the dealership,” says Larry Kettler, CEO, Procede Software.

November 4, 2022

AutoPower white paper offers strategies for surviving inflation, supply chain crisis

“A Data-Based Approach to Surviving and Thriving in Today’s HD Parts Distribution Market” details four strategies heavy-duty distributors can apply to business obstacles posed by rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and general market volatility.

October 31, 2022

AutoPower white paper

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International HX Series tractor in vocational application

Navistar launches integrated vocational powertrain

"The S13 Integrated Powertrain is the most advanced powertrain we've ever produced and the lightest vocational powertrain available on the market," says Mark Stasell, vice president, Vocational Truck Business.

Cyberattack and data breach

Karmak hit by ransomware attack

Accelera cummins truck

Cummins launches new zero-emissions power brand

Phillips facility in Mexico

Phillips opens new production facility in Arteaga, Mexico

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

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