Equipment Parts for Trucks purchases Fleet Brake February 1, 2023 Parts for Trucks has announced its acquisition of Fleet Brake Parts & Service, which creates a national network of locations serving the heavy-duty trucking industry. The acquisition creates a network…
Business Management Fleets ask for honesty as they contend with parts shortages January 16, 2023 Trucking fleets took drastic measures to keep freight moving when supply chain disruptions limited their ability to purchase new trucks or the parts needed to keep their older ones going.
Equipment Supply chain issues force parts distributors to overcome brand biases January 16, 2023 The supply chain challenges that plagued the heavy-duty parts industry forced some distributors to stray outside their comfort zones, abandon preconceived perceptions, and try new products. And in some cases,…
Equipment Navistar grows Fleetrite network September 10, 2021 Navistar’s Fleetrite truck parts store network is expanding, with five new locations in the U.S., bringing its total to 11 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada. “The opening of…
Equipment DTNA opens more Alliance Parts locations June 14, 2021 A new Alliance Parts store at dealer New West in Red Deer, Alta., is among 14 new locations in North America, the company reports. Its retail footprint now includes more…
Equipment White Spruce Partners buys North End Auto Spring February 9, 2021 White Spruce Partners has acquired North End Auto Spring, a Winnipeg-based truck repair center and wholesale parts distributor. North Auto Spring says it’s the largest supplier of suspension parts in…
Equipment Alliance Parts adds new locations, products January 27, 2021 New West Truck Centers in Lethbridge, Alta., is the latest Canadian Alliance Parts store to open as the company adds locations and product offerings. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)…
Equipment Pandemic will leave lasting impacts on fleet maintenance, parts procurement January 25, 2021 As devastating as the Covid-19 pandemic has been, there have been beneficial changes made to fleet maintenance and parts procurement practices that will last long after the pandemic has ended.
Equipment First Brands Group acquires Centric Parts December 2, 2020 CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired Centric Parts and its Centric, C-TEK, Posi Quiet, and StopTech product lines. “We are excited to add Centric Parts to our market-leading…
Equipment Premier Truck Group opens Mississauga parts center August 6, 2020 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Premier Truck Group has opened a new wholesale and retail parts center in Mississauga, Ont. It’s located at 7135 Kennedy Rd., and is 27,000 sq.-ft. in size.
Equipment First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands August 4, 2020 CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired the Raybestos and Luberfiner brands to its portfolio, through its acquisitions of Brake Parts Inc., and Champion Laboratories. The company, formerly known…
Equipment Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand June 19, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand its retail footprint, opening six new Canadian locations as well as its 100th store, located in Lexington, S.C. “Alliance Parts is…
Equipment Canadian cargo control online store launched May 27, 2020 BRANTFORD, Ont. – Shur-Co Canada has announced the launch of an e-commerce website, which will allow Canadian customers to purchase ShurTite-branded cargo control products from its Brantford, Ont., distribution center.
Supply Chain Meritor simplifies parts ordering process February 24, 2020 TROY, Mich. – Meritor has launched a new program called Drivetrain on Demand that offers fast replacement of driveshaft and differential assemblies to customers in the U.S. and Canada.
Equipment Wabco takes control of product sales, distribution January 22, 2020 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Wabco has announced it has acquired the distribution rights for its full line of aftermarket products. It will terminate an existing exclusive distribution agreement, enabling Wabco…