Health & wellness

Bendix's Mexico manufacturing campus hitting sustainability goals

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reports its Acuña, Mexico, manufacturing campus is on track to reduce its emissions by about 3,820 tons while saving close to $805,000 a year in energy costs.

March 27, 2023

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There's no 'learn as you go' approach with electric vehicles

On Tuesday afternoon during its Annual Meeting in Orlando, TMC again turned its attention toward what could easily be the third pillar of its operation — safety. Particularly safety regarding battery electric vehicles.

February 28, 2023

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Two Great Dane plants recognized for safety

Great Dane announced Wednesday its Jonesboro, Ark., and Huntsville, Tenn., manufacturing facilities have won 2021 Plant Safety Awards from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA).

July 13, 2022

Great Dane's Huntsville, Tenn., plant celebrates its TTMA award.

HDAW announces health and safety protocols for upcoming event

HDAW organizers note all HDAW attendees must provide proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a no more than 3-day-old negative COVID-19 test in order to enter. This will include all HDAW participants, including exhibitor staff.

January 10, 2022

Avoiding dangers in the service bay

Working on trucks is serious business. Given the weight of vehicles, parts and tools used to fix them, the work can be hazardous if precautions aren’t taken.

January 5, 2022

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Vax mandate hearing at U.S. Supreme Court starts Jan. 7

The Biden administration's controversial vax mandate will be challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court starting Jan. 7. Meanwhile, OSHA citations for non-compliance are set to begin Jan. 10.

December 29, 2021

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Biden Vaccine Mandate: January 4 Deadline Set for Businesses of 100 or More Employees

Employers have the option of requiring unvaccinated employees to wear a mask and get tested weekly for the virus.

November 4, 2021

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Maintaining positive morale during the COVID-19 pandemic

Leadership must keep its finger on the pulse of its employees and help its workers cope with pandemic hardships and ensure poor morale doesn’t hurt the business.

September 30, 2021

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Sourcing, COVID and staffing issues aren’t abating

Supply constraints, staffing, COVID’s Delta variant and vaccinations were all topics discussed during HDMA’s webinar on Pulse Survey results from its members.

August 26, 2021

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Love’s ends mask requirement for vaccinated customers, employees

Love’s Travel Stops announced it will stop requiring customers and employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear masks.

June 30, 2021

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Great Dane plants win safety awards

Great Dane's Jonesboro and Huntsville plants have won awards in the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association’s 2020 Plant Safety Contest.

May 11, 2021

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Fighting COVID-19 has been mentally challenging; reopening the economy will be too

As states and communities begin to lift their restrictions on businesses, dealers and aftermarket operations face a new challenge: determining how much ‘back to normal’ is right for them.

March 10, 2021

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TPS survey affirms slow pace of vaccine rollout

Very few members of the dealer and independent aftermarket channels have contracted COVID-19 over the past year. That’s a good thing, because even fewer of the industry’s workforce have received one of the available COVID-19 vaccines.

February 14, 2021

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Fighting more than COVID-19: How workplace absences are impacting the parts business

As absenteeism in the workplace continues to rise due to COVID-19, it's leading to an employment shortage unlike anything the trucking industry has ever seen.

January 11, 2021

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COVID-19 effects: A roundup of how the industry is coping with a pandemic

Learn all about the changes independent aftermarket and heavy-duty truck dealers have had to make since COVID-19 blanketed the country, here, on TPS.

November 29, 2020

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Five months into COVID-19: Are you surviving or thriving?

As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to impact the trucking parts and service channels, are you surviving or thriving? Tell us here on Trucks, Parts, Service.

August 25, 2020

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Why some operational changes implemented due to COVID-19 will outlive the virus

COVID-19 changed day-to-day operations for business. Could changes outlast the virus? Find out its impact on trucking's aftermarket industry here.

May 26, 2020

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Distributors facing daily challenges managing parts inventory, customer interactions during coronavirus pandemic

While assessing and rebuilding procurement plans each day, distributors work to find the right strategy to keep their warehouses well-stocked for customers.

April 1, 2020

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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.