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Bendix, Haldex and Allison execs share insight on current market challenges
In giving attendees “A Real-World View of the Aftermarket,” executives from Allison Transmission, Bendix and Haldex say most of their work these days focuses on the future — adapting to the current reality to fulfill as many orders as possible.
January 24, 2022
HD Aftermarket Dialogue supplier panel
Troubleshooting aftertreatment woes starts early
Fleets that count on a dash light or wait for a failure to occur to work on the system are setting themselves up for an expensive repair.
November 26, 2021
truck blowing exhaust
VIPAR Heavy Duty gives organizational update at convention
The opening general session of the 2021 VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference was filled with updates from leadership on projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the group's position in the industry.
October 18, 2021
VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO Chris Baer
Combating rustjacking is an industrywide effort
Rustjacking on brakes is dangerous and it can get a vehicle pulled out of service. Combating rustjacking is a team sport for owners, techs and brake vendors.
August 17, 2021
Technician working on truck tire
Misdiagnosis, improper shop practices keep brake adjustment in out of service violations Top 5
Despite years of warnings, automatic slack adjusters continue to be manually adjusted by technicians who may not know any better or who may be eager to get a truck out of the shop.
November 26, 2020
truck wheel end
Reinventing the fan clutch industry
The problem with the fan clutch business was that it didn’t have to earn a customer’s business because the demand for the fan clutch grew out of a government mandate.
August 16, 2021
Horton clutch fan
Don’t fall victim to truck downtime this autumn
With longer nights and shorter days right around the corner, drivers need to focus on how to stay safe when temperatures begin to drop, running wildlife are abundant, and roads are slick with wet leaves.
August 11, 2021
headlamp on a blue semitruck
Where have all the truck parts gone?
From EGR coolers and sensors to water pumps, fleets are scrambling to find the repair parts they need.
July 11, 2021
truck on jack stands
FMCSA looks to expand definition, mounting position of vehicle safety tech
FMCSA proposes to amend its regs to allow lower mounting of vehicle safety tech. Also, Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase next month; WEL Companies (CCJ Top 250, No. 178) is increasing driver pay for the second time this year.
July 6, 2021
Rand Mc Nally
Supply chain woes hit salvage market with increased parts demand
The salvage market has started to receive an uptick in sales and customer inquiries of many common (and not so common) used and rebuilt aftermarket parts.
June 27, 2021
Salvage parts on shelves
Proactive service can extend disc brake, rotor life
Taking care of ADBs to ensure they reach their full potential is a pretty straightforward matter of knowing some basic facts, paying attention to your brakes, and making good choices when it comes to replacement parts.
June 21, 2021
Bendix technician working on air disc brakes
How to get the most out of your batteries
A truck’s components could be in top working order. But the wrong battery configuration based on use case and temperature can zap a truck’s power.
May 27, 2021
East Penn driver behind the wheel of a heavy duty truck.
Nine maintenance tips to reduce CSA violations
It's near-impossible to avoid all CSA violations but you can significantly reduce them.
May 20, 2021
man performing truck maintenance inspection
How to: Check for wheel-end seal leaks
A properly functioning wheel-end hub is essential to all medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer brake systems. Which means when a hub begins to leak, the outcome if untreated can quickly become catastrophic.
May 12, 2021
wheel end
Set and follow best practices to lower light and HOS infractions
This year's Roadcheck takes place May 4-6 with an emphasis on lighting, the 'number one vehicle violation' and hours-of-service which continue to rank as the top cause for out-of-service driver violations. CCJ talked with experts about both.
April 29, 2021
Trucker stopped for truck inspection
Pinched ports: Bottlenecks at California ports wreaking havoc on truck parts supply chain
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could open two spectacular truck parts distribution businesses right now. So could the boats in their harbors.
March 18, 2021
Port dock with shipping containers
The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases
Here are the top 15 states when it comes to a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.
March 4, 2021
2019 top 15 for light related violations map
Engine oil plays critical role in DPF life
Upwards of 90 percent of the ash that goes into the DPF is from engine lubricant.
February 25, 2021
Engine parts
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