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, they said.
January 25, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Keeping an Eye on Truck Parts and Safety
The new year has arrived, and so has this first-quarter 2019 issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update. The two cover stories of this E&MU reflect in-depth features on timely issues and news developments that likely are to be of interest to those operating in the realm of trucking equipment and maintenance.
January 25, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
Truck OEMs, Suppliers Look to Online Growth, 3D Printing
Business, Technology, Equipment
Parts Demand Is Surging
A growing economy and strong new truck sales have increased demand for aftermarket parts, creating supply chalÂlenges. Truck manufacturers and component Âsuppliers said they’re working to alleviate pressure on the industry by expanding offerings, Âimproving distribution channels and using predictive forecasting tools to get ahead of demand.
January 25, 2019Business, Equipment
Motorcar Parts of America Acquires Dixie Electric
Motorcar Parts of America Inc., a remanufacturer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, has acquired heavy-duty rotating electrical products company Dixie Electric, according to a Jan. 10 press release.
January 14, 2019Business, Equipment
DTNA Adds Mascot to Detroit Reman Unit
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing has acquired Mascot Truck Parts, a one-time subsidiary of Meritor Inc., to expand its capacity for heavy- and medium-duty remanufacturing of driveline components.
August 24, 2017Business
FinditParts Offers Express Shipments on 50,000 Items
Online parts supplier FinditParts launched an expedited shipping program to guarantee second-day delivery on select heavy-duty truck and trailer parts.
November 1, 2016Business
Vipar Acquires Power Heavy Duty
Aftermarket truck-parts chain Vipar Heavy Duty Inc. said it has purchased the Power Heavy Duty network of parts stores.
January 7, 2014Business
FleetPride Acquires Drake Supply
Heavy-duty truck parts supplier, FleetPride Inc., said it has acquired the assets of truck parts firm Drake Supply Co. Terms were not disclosed.
December 18, 2012Business
FleetPride Acquires Westpac Heavy Duty
FleetPride, an aftermarket supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, said it has acquired truck parts dealer Westpac Heavy Duty. Terms were not disclosed.
May 23, 2012Business
OEMs Face Parts Shortages as Demand for Trucks Surges
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers said they are experiencing rolling components shortages as suppliers who survived the recession struggle to keep up with the unexpectedly rapid surge in demand for new trucks.
July 4, 2011