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MEMA and OptiCat announce strategic partnership

JNPSoft OptiCat and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announce a new strategic partnership, which will enable the parties to offer unique incentives on JNPSoft Opticat licensed products, access to resources and trade information for new MEMA Aftermarket members.

May 30, 2023

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Decisiv introduces revenue calculators for shops, fleets

Decisiv introduced Thursday new tools for service providers and fleets to accurately calculate the revenue potential from streamlining maintenance operations and improving control over commercial vehicle service processes.

May 4, 2023

Decisiv SRM tool

Ensuring techs get the parts they need

Nothing is more frustrating to a fleet than having a repair held up because the parts to fix it are not available. And nothing is more frustrating to a technician than requesting parts from the parts department only to have the wrong one picked.

April 21, 2023

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Pluss launches comprehensive mobile service app

Pluss Software introduces Pluss Mobile Service, a cutting-edge Android application tailored for mobile trucks and technicians working within the heavy-duty truck repair sector.

March 25, 2023

Pluss Mobile Service

KEA Advisors holding webinar regarding shop workflow

KEA Advisors is hosting a webinar with Decisiv on Wednesday that will tackle service communication levels and how shops can improve their communication processes.

March 13, 2023

Technician working on wheel end and tire

Decisiv announces partnerships with Cummins-Meritor, Phillips

The Cummins-Meritor and Phillips digital inspections will be made available to the more than 5,000 service provider locations, and fleets that use the Decisiv SRM platform, as well as across their own service networks.

February 28, 2023

Mitchell 1 adds TMC Recommended Practices to TruckSeries Software

More than 500 voluntary technical standards are included in the current edition of TMC’s 2022-2023 Recommended Practices Manual, covering maintenance, testing, and specification of a full range of vehicle systems.

February 26, 2023

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VMRS report shows slowing increase in service costs

Powerplant parts and labor costs totaled 35.7% of all service costs in the fourth quarter of 2022, followed by exhaust systems (14%) and brakes (5.1%).

February 26, 2023

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General Logistics adds system to capture bill of lading data

"Having instant shipment data with DDC Sync allows us to make better advanced scheduling decisions, often resulting in cutting hours out of our linehaul schedule," says Joe Bartone, COO of GLS-US.

January 23, 2023

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Pluss Software releases integrated financing solution

“By providing buy-now-pay-later consumer financing right inside PTM-Vision, our customers can turn down less business, decrease potential AR, and save time,” saysTodd Adams, Pluss vice president of product management.

September 19, 2022

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FordPro's new digital fleet management suite streamlines mountains of paperwork

FordPro's new digital fleet management suite helps small and medium businesses get past piles of paperwork and into a more efficient and organized approach to fleet management.

September 13, 2022

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Velociti unveils updated VeloCare maintenance program

Velociti has expanded its VeloCare technology maintenance program to add operational support, customization and visibility to help improve uptime and enhance the user experience.

March 8, 2022

Velociti Command room

Mitchell 1 adds time management tools to shop management program

The company says repair facilities using Manager SE Truck Edition can now capture productivity data as their technicians clock in and out of labor operations.

February 22, 2022

New features added to Mitchell 1 Manager SE Truck Edition

Diesel Laptops unveils next-generation parts and repair platforms

Diesel Laptops announced Wednesday the next evolution of its Diesel Parts and Diesel Repair platforms are now accessible online via any mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer.

January 13, 2022

Diesel Laptops truck

Pluss updates PTM Vision software

Pluss Software has released a fully integrated preventative maintenance and job status notification system for users of its PTM-Vision software.

November 4, 2021

CDK launches service communication tool for interfacing with customers

CDK Global has introduced CDK ServiceView, a video and communications tool powered by TruVideo for dealership service departments using CDK Service and Elead Service.

August 23, 2021

Karmak holds Fusion summit for International dealers

Karmak recently partnered with Southwest International and Navistar to host a summit for Fusion clients.

August 16, 2021

Karmak summit at SW International

Karmak holds successful Fusion summit for Mack and Volvo dealers

Karmak recently partnered with Gateway Truck & Refrigeration and Mack and Volvo Trucks to host a summit for Fusion clients.

August 5, 2021

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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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A Roadmap to Buying or Selling a Commercial Truck Dealership

Prepared by North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, learn how to value a business, the 10 steps to a successful selling, and how to calculate the walk-away sale proceeds.