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Accuride Aftermarket Coating Matches What’s on Original Wheels
Accuride Corp., in what it said was the first service of its kind for the aftermarket, launched its ProFinish steel wheel refinishing service for North American commercial vehicles that applies the...
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FleetPride Expands in Texas
Aftermarket distributor FleetPride Inc. opened a second branch in Houston to enhance customer service in southeast Texas.FleetPride has 26 branches in Texas, more than any other state, and 69 locations...
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Wabco to Buy Out Meritor's Holdings in Joint Venture
Wabco Holdings Inc. agreed to a $250 million buyout of Meritor Inc.’s stake in the joint venture Meritor Wabco, which offers advanced safety technology and air brake systems for commercial vehicles in...
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Diesel Forward, H.G. Makelim Heavy Duty Division Merge
Diesel engine parts distributors Diesel Forward and H.G. Makelim Co’s Heavy Duty division merged Dec. 18 in a pairing that will expand the geographic reach of the firms. Both companies distribute in...
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Vipar Adds Trudell Trailers to Network
Vipar Heavy Duty, the network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors, added Trudell Holdings to its network.
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Parts Demand Is Surging
A growing economy and strong new truck sales have increased demand for aftermarket parts, creating supply challenges. Truck manufacturers and component suppliers said they’re working to alleviate...
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Truck OEMs, Suppliers Look to Online Growth, 3D Printing
Equipment and component manufacturers in the trucking industry are looking to expand their online presence and also see potential in 3D printing, both of which could help them reach more customers,...
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Aftermarket Seeks to Keep Up as Truck Makers Broaden Approach
LAS VEGAS — Truck makers are wrestling with how to invest in automation, electrification and traditional powertrains — all at once.Additionally, more trailers will use telematics to relay diagnostic...
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Fleets Seek Aftermarket Companies That Are Easy to Do Business With
LAS VEGAS — Fleet executives are standardizing parts ordering and maintenance procedures as they deal with truck equipment that is increasingly complex and costly.They spoke during the Heavy Duty...
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Suppliers Use HDAW 2019 to Unveil Latest Efforts
LAS VEGAS — Suppliers of a variety of products and services for the aftermarket announced developments here during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.• Fras-le North America announced changes to its hydraulic...
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DRiV Inc. to Emerge From Tenneco Later This Year
DRiV Inc. is the name of an aftermarket parts and ride performance company that is being launched in the wake of Tenneco Inc.’s separation into two independent companies, Tenneco announced.Slated to...
View ArticleTenneco Names Brian Kesseler Sole CEO
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]Commercial vehicle supplier Tenneco Inc. announced co-CEO Brian Kesseler will assume the newly consolidated role of CEO. Roger Wood will...
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Fleets Manage Parts in Multiple Ways
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]GRAPEVINE, Texas — Fleets have found various ways to handle the need for parts. Sometimes, it’s expanding inventory levels, or not...
View ArticleUtilimaster Announces New Production Facility
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]Spartan Motors subsidiary Utilimaster announced Feb. 26 it will develop a new vehicle production facility for aftermarket parts.
View ArticleArbon Equipment Acquires Pugleasa
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]Milwaukee-based Arbon Equipment Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite-Hite, announced it acquired Pugleasa Co. Inc., a loading dock and...
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