As fleets seek alternative sources for quality truck parts, more are turning to e-commerce. Experts offer tips on how to get the most from buying parts on...

As fleets seek alternative sources for quality truck parts, more are turning to e-commerce. Experts offer tips on how to get the most from buying parts on...

As fleets seek alternative sources for quality truck parts, more are turning to e-commerce. Experts offer tips on how to get the most from buying parts on...

Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake?

FleetPride's Darren Taylor shares with HDT's Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini all it took to bring e-commerce offerings to its customers.

While Navistar always has emphasized parts and service, the aftermarket is going to be even more important going forward, company officials said.

Truck Dealer of the Year nominees share their thoughts on supply chain issues, parts procurement, electric vehicles, DEI, and staying relevant for the future.

Find out what key takeaways HDT Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini gathered from Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week based on what she heard in...

How have these fleets stayed on top of parts needs through the pandemic and resulting supply-chain problems?

The aftermarket faces a host of challenges, including supply chain issues, economic conditions and government regulations. Find out what top industry...

How ready are fleets, dealers, distributors and repair garages to service emerging truck technology?

HDT Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini explores how Volvo’s latest maintenance plan will offer fleets a more comprehensive service.

Matt Muller, founder of TruckingSE.com, tells HDT Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini why he made the decision to include shop rate information...

Is data digitalization in the trucking industry becoming a reality? HDT Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini explores why there's still a ways to go.

Back at Meritor after more than eight years, Joe Mejaly sits down with HDT to discuss his return to the company, his career, and the state of the aftermarket.

Back at Meritor after more than eight years, Joe Mejaly sits down with HDT to discuss his return to the company, his career, and the state of the aftermarket.

Having a digital presence and making the buying process easier for fleets is increasingly important as fleets have a wide variety of places from which to...

Pandemic-related material shortages make it more difficult to get truck parts when needed. Making it even more difficult, fleets are sometimes restricted...

Believing independent shop are an underserved segment of the trucking industry, a group of people with a combined 200-plus years of experience in the...

Proper truck parts inventory management is more important than ever. Check out these eight simple ways that will help fleets manage inventories more...

Proper truck parts inventory management is more important than ever. Check out these eight simple ways that will help fleets manage inventories more...

Benchmarking allows an organization to measure repair performance and compare it to that of other, similar businesses – and to discover areas where they can...

Fleets and service providers need to develop trusting relationships that include open, honest communication.

Fleets and service providers need to develop trusting relationships that include open, honest communication.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every aspect of life, and businesses had to pivot to adjust to the new reality. Even though trucking was considered an...

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every aspect of life, and businesses had to pivot to adjust to the new reality. Even though trucking was considered an...

Relationships and communication between fleets and service providers are paramount to creating success.

Lack of communication, improper diagnosis and parts availability were cited as one of the biggest causes of repair delays, according to panelists at an...

Lack of communication, improper diagnosis and parts availability were cited as one of the biggest causes of repair delays, according to panelists at an...

Companies that provide parts and service share how they were able to continue serving the essential trucking industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Companies that provide parts and service share how they were able to continue serving the essential trucking industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Electrification was a key topic of discussion between Friedrich Baumann, president, sales marketing and aftersales at Navistar, and Al Dragone, CEO of...

Electrification was a key topic of discussion between Friedrich Baumann, president, sales marketing and aftersales at Navistar, and Al Dragone, CEO of...

What does Massachusetts' Question 1, a ballot initiative passed in November, mean for heavy-duty truck owners and independent repair shops?

This year has been one like no other for everyone, and the truck parts aftermarket was not immune from the changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year has been one like no other for everyone, and the truck parts aftermarket was not immune from the changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today’s mobile service trucks are handling more than just roadside breakdowns.

Today’s mobile service trucks are handling more than just roadside breakdowns.

It has been fun and a learning experience for me. It is the best job I have ever had.” That’s what Tim Kraus told me in an interview about his upcoming...

The mergers and acquisitions environment for parts suppliers to heavy-duty trucking had been active in recent years, with 73 such transactions in 2019. And...

How aftermarket companies have kept fleets on the road through COVID-19 shutdowns, despite having to reconfigure their operations.

Manufacturers and suppliers now subscribe to the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES), developed exclusively for heavy-duty parts and components.

The truck parts and service aftermarket always has been a relationship business where communication was key. The COVID-19 pandemic forced people to find new...

Approximately two years ago, several owners of independent repair shops — ones not affiliated with a specific manufacturer — felt the need to band together...

Approximately two years ago, several owners of independent repair shops — ones not affiliated with a specific manufacturer — felt the need to band together...

The truck parts and service aftermarket weighs in on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their businesses and fleet parts departments.

The truck parts and service aftermarket weighs in on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their businesses and fleet parts departments.

The truck parts and service aftermarket weighs in on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their businesses and fleet parts departments.

Having to rely on the dealer or aftermarket parts supplier to tell you exactly what part you need can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Diesel...

Volvo has a team that sifts through clues to find ways to make trucks safer.