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 pressure on the industry by expanding offerings, improving distribution channels and using predictive forecasting tools to get ahead of demand.
January 25, 2019Vipar Adds Trudell Trailers to Network
Vipar Heavy Duty, the network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors, added Trudell Holdings to its network.
February 23, 2018Diesel 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.
January 2, 2018Wabco to Buy Out Meritor's Holdings in Joint Venture
Ending a 27-year arrangement with heavy-duty supplier Meritor Inc., Wabco Holdings Inc. signed an agreement to buy out Meritor’s interest in the Meritor Wabco joint venture that offers advanced safety braking technology and air brake systems for commercial vehicles in North America.
September 18, 2017FleetPride Expands in Texas
Aftermarket distributor FleetPride opened a second branch in Houston to enhance customer service in southeast Texas.
July 19, 2017Accuride 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 same coating used on its original equipment wheels.
July 19, 2017FleetPride Expands in Virginia
Aftermarket distributor FleetPride Inc. opened its seventh location in Virginia, bringing its southeastern U.S. network to 63 locations.
July 10, 2017Opinion: Aftermarket Systems Are Fleets’ Achilles’ Heel
Aftertreatment systems are unequivocally becoming the Achilles’ heel for all fleets and a leading contender for high cost, load delays and asset downtime. However, there is much more to the root cause of this escalating issue.
February 27, 2017Maxion, Denso, Webb Wheel, Eaton, Meritor Unveil New Products at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Show
Maxion, Denso, Webb Wheel, Eaton and Meritor were among the companies that introduced new products or expanded product lines during the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week trade show that wrapped up Jan. 26 in Las Vegas.
January 27, 2017Aftermarket Sales Growing; Fleets Keep Service In-House
LAS VEGAS — Trucking parts sales are projected to continue growing, but shortcomings in service could limit additional aftermarket opportunities, industry officials said.
February 2, 2015