Truck manufacturers are moving to a business model that centers on maximized product uptime, or repairing equipment before it ever breaks down. Commentary...

Truck manufacturers are moving to a business model that centers on maximized product uptime, or repairing equipment before it ever breaks down. Commentary...

When speaking with the 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year nominees, aftermarket contributing editor Denise Rondini learned a lot about what they are doing to...

Truck Dealer of the Year nominees share their thoughts on uptime, disruptive technologies, truck specs, and more.

As uptime becomes increasingly important for truck owners, suppliers and distributors of aftermarket replacement parts discuss the challenges in meeting...

Electric vehicles, telematics, cyber security, advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving, alternative fuels and the continued growth of...

Electric vehicles, telematics, cyber security, advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving, alternative fuels and the continued growth of...

John Minor, president and CEO of Midwest Wheel Companies was inducted into the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame during Heavy Duty Aftermarket...

Aftermarket demand for Class 6-8, trailers, and container chassis in 2018 is expected to total $30.1 billion, according to John Blodgett, vice president,...

Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, told aftermarket suppliers that the U.S. economy is likely to keep...

This year should be challenging when it comes to truckable economic activity, according to economist Bob Dieli, speaking at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket...

For many years, people in the heavy-duty collision repair industry were a part of the larger automotive collision repair industry. But trucks aren’t cars.

For many years, people in the heavy-duty collision repair industry were a part of the larger automotive collision repair industry. But trucks aren’t cars.

Even the best trucks consume parts and need maintenance from time to time. Fleet owners and managers should pay close attention to changes and developments...

Even the best trucks consume parts and need maintenance from time to time. Fleet owners and managers should pay close attention to changes and developments...

As 2018 draws to a close, we checked in with aftermarket experts to get their thoughts on the aftermarket for 2019.

In a perfect world, trucks would never break down. In the real world even the best-made trucks need to come in for service. When that happens, fleet...

In a perfect world, trucks would never break down. In the real world even the best-made trucks need to come in for service. When that happens, fleet...

The way the shop is laid out and equipped can contribute to technician efficiency, safety, and satisfaction.

The way the shop is laid out and equipped can contribute to technician efficiency, safety, and satisfaction.

You might be surprised to find what the experts recommend you spend money on to improve the efficiency and safety in your shop as well as to help with...

You might be surprised to find what the experts recommend you spend money on to improve the efficiency and safety in your shop as well as to help with...

You might be surprised to find what the experts recommend you spend money on to improve the efficiency and safety in your shop as well as to help with...

A decent place to work, modern technology tools, and a path for professional growth are three necessary parts of finding and retaining truck technicians.

A decent place to work, modern technology tools, and a path for professional growth are three necessary parts of finding and retaining truck technicians.

A decent place to work, modern technology tools, and a path for professional growth are three necessary parts of finding and retaining truck technicians.

You might want to consider having someone put “fresh eyes” on your processes and procedures.

In a recent survey, most fleets averaged a breakdown every 9,136 miles but the best-in-class fleets had breakdowns every 33,809 miles. So what are they...

In a recent survey, most fleets averaged a breakdown every 9,136 miles but the best-in-class fleets had breakdowns every 33,809 miles. So what are they...

The last line of defense a fleet has in proper parts purchasing is the person selling the part. That's why relationships still matter, says Aftermarket...

How e-commerce, consolidation, new competition, and technology and integration are changing the aftermarket.

Blockchain is often talked about in terms of its usefulness in the relationship between manufacturers, carriers, distributors, and end users but its...

No matter where your outsourced maintenance is performed, it’s important to follow some basic rules when obtaining estimates, authorizing repairs, and...

No matter where your outsourced maintenance is performed, it’s important to follow some basic rules when obtaining estimates, authorizing repairs, and...

Connectivity, spec’ing trends, market disruptions, and market conditions are among the issues challenging dealers and their customers. We got insights from...

Connectivity, spec’ing trends, market disruptions, and market conditions are among the issues challenging dealers and their customers. We got insights from...

If you want a better technician training ecosystem, sometimes you have to go out and make it happen. That's what some manufacturers created in California's...

If you want a better technician training ecosystem, sometimes you have to go out and make it happen. That's what some manufacturers created in California's...

The growth of fewer but larger dealership groups could be the catalyst for more dealer-vendor partnerships, says Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini.

3D-printed parts could be one of the biggest trends in 2018 and beyond. We could see a future where every supplier in some capacity will have an additive...

When asked to name one disrupting force in the truck parts aftermarket all members of a panel of aftermarket executives said technology whether on the...

In 2017 the U.S. aftermarket for Class 6-8 trucks and trailers grew to $30.4 billion and it could be poised for growth through 2022.

In 2017 the U.S. aftermarket for Class 6-8 trucks and trailers grew to $30.4 billion and it could be poised for growth through 2022.

Fleets say they want to outsource more of their maintenance and repair, but continue to do much of it in-house as they try to find service providers that...

Fleets say they want to outsource more of their maintenance and repair, but continue to do much of it in-house as they try to find service providers that...

Fleets say they want to outsource more of their maintenance and repair, but continue to do much of it in-house as they try to find service providers that...

At the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Las Vegas, industry executives shared their thoughts on the changes they see in the heavy-duty aftermarket.

At the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Las Vegas, industry executives shared their thoughts on the changes they see in the heavy-duty aftermarket.

Giving the keynote address at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Josh Linkner, author and founder of Detroit Venture Partners, shared his five core mindsets of...

With three generations currently in the workplace, practices that help you motivate one generation may not work on another.