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…

Peterbilt Technician Institute celebrates 150th graduating class

The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) announced the graduation of its 150th class since the program’s launch. The milestone was achieved at the Irving, Texas campus. “Reaching our 150th graduating class…

Reduce the Impact of Heavy-Duty Repairs

How often have you heard that when a truck breaks down, you can only pick two of these three: fix it fast, fix it cheap, or fix it…

Inside the mindset of technicians who won’t let the truck win

The hardest part of the job is walking away without an answer. For truck service technicians, unresolved problems rarely stay in the shop. They linger overnight, replayed mentally until a…

How extended lifecycles could catch up to some fleets

Discussions at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition revealed, among other things, that there are a whole lot of fleets just hanging on for survival. Those who’ve…

Mack Trucks dealer TransWestern Truck Centres opens new Calgary facility

Mack Trucks dealer TransWestern Truck Centres relocated and opened a new full-service facility in Southeast Calgary, Alta. TransWestern Truck Centres’ new location is at 5022 90th Ave. The 52,000 sq.-ft.

Kenworth Truck Centres marks 45th anniversary by opening TRP store in Hanover, Ont.

Vince Tarola knows that one of the most important things a truck dealer can do is keep customers’ equipment on the road. The Kenworth Truck Centres (KTC) president said, “I…

Qualified diesel techs in short supply: ATRI report

Almost two-thirds of shops in the U.S. are understaffed with an average of 19.3% of diesel technician positions unfilled. An American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report that synthesized findings from…

DTNA to relocate two parts distribution centres

Daimler Truck North America (DNTA) announced the planned relocation of its Reno, Nev., and Phoenix, Ariz., parts distribution centers (PDCs) over the next two years. In response to significant growth…

Look at downtime, breakdowns, inventory turnover for maintenance benchmarking

Downtime, parts availability, and technician turnover continue to challenge fleet maintenance programs, but carriers are turning to benchmarking, training, and better communication to improve performance across operations. That was the…

Rising technician pay, escalation of fraud among highlights of Fullbay’s State of Heavy-Duty Repair report

Service management platform Fullbay has released its fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report, highlighting key trends in the commercial repair industry. Produced in partnership with the Technology & Maintenance…

Truck parts and labor costs came down in Q4’24

Truck parts and labor costs pulled back in the fourth quarter of 2024, after a rise in the previous quarter, according to the latest data from the Technology & Maintenance…

First impressions, documentation gaps key in roadside, facility inspections

First impressions can determine the course of a roadside inspection, and enforcement officers say professionalism, preparedness, proper recordkeeping, and training are key factors in staying out of trouble. Meanwhile, they…

Goodyear’s Fleet HQ celebrates 5 millionth service event

Goodyear has announced its Fleet HQ program has now completed 5 million service events in the U.S. and Canada. The service management program is designed to help fleets proactively identify…

SAF-Holland rebrands remanufactured parts under Haldex Reman

Heavy-duty commercial vehicle components manufacturer SAF-Holland announced the rebranding of its remanufactured brand as Haldex Reman, replacing the former Like-Nu brand. SAF-Holland said it can provide a complete offering of…