Mack debuts new digital instrument cluster for TerraPro

Mack Trucks debuted a new instrument cluster for the Mack TerraPro model during World of Concrete 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cluster, identical to the…

Fleets turning to value parts, online shopping with budgets under pressure

The name on the box is less important to aftermarket parts buyers than it has been in the past, as they are more likely to switch brands or try value…

US fleets ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2026 but in no rush to order equipment

If the mood among fleets at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue the past two years was “uncertainty,” this year it has shifted to “cautious optimism.” “Last year, we had one outstanding…

J. J. Keller adds light-up PPE, safety products to visibility lineup

J. J. Keller has expanded its safety product lineup with the addition of light-up protection products, designed to improve worker safety by enhancing visibility in low-light…

How DTNA is evolving aftermarket offerings in response to tariffs, extended trade cycles and online shopping

“If you’re sourcing from high-tariff countries, I can’t overstate enough the importance of actively working to find nearshore and onshore opportunities.” That was the message from Drew Backeberg, senior vice…

ACC Heavy Duty program provides custom-engineered replacement parts

ACC Heavy Duty, a division of Multi Parts Solutions, launched ACC Fleet Solutions, a program that provides fleets experiencing chronic component failures with custom-engineered replacement parts…

Phillips Industries opens Cincinnati DC to expedite aftermarket deliveries

Phillips Industries has opened a new distribution center in the Cincinnati area, which will expedite deliveries to customers. Located just off Interstates 75, 71 and 275, the 67,000 sq.-ft. facility…

Red Granite Equipment opens in Wisconsin

Red Granite Equipment has commenced operations across the state of Wisconsin and beyond. The company offers sales, parts and service support for purpose-built solutions from manufacturers including Palfinger, Cross Country…

Crowdsourcing Vocational Trucks: Building a service truck on a vocational chassis is a team effort

Building a vocational truck is not unlike renovating a kitchen in an older house. It looks straightforward on paper: cabinets, appliances, wiring, plumbing. But once the walls come down, you…

Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions brings fuel economy testing into the 21st century

Fleets needn’t look long or hard to find products promising fuel-saving benefits. Aerodynamic add-ons, low-viscosity lubricants, tires, software platforms, “magic” elixirs, and even bottles of distilled water all promise incremental…

Simard Suspensions partners with Braun Companies for US expansion

Quebec-based Simard Suspensions has strengthened its U.S. presence through a partnership with Hagerstown, Ind.-based Braun Companies. Braun is a truck systems integrator that will serve as Simard’s U.S. home, giving…

Mack begins Anthem production

Mack Trucks announced production has begun on the Anthem, a redesigned truck for regional-haul applications that delivers enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and driver comfort. The…

Clarios solving trucking problems through battery connectivity

When Clarios began offering connectivity services for its 12-volt batteries, it took a call from a fleet that was struggling with its trailer batteries. Its first response was, trailers have…

UAP, Standen’s team up in Canada

Heavy vehicle parts distributor UAP announced a partnership with Standen’s, a Canadian leaf springs manufacturer. Under this agreement, Standen’s will focus on its manufacturing expertise while UAP will its distribution…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Truck buyers step up, spot market reaches multi-year highs

Class 8 truck orders surged in December, but analysts warn against reading too much into it, since freight fundamentals remain weak. Trucking conditions also improved, thanks to reduced capacity and…