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Send us Fan Mail Episode 72: Bob Ihrig is the Applications Engineer of Filter Systems, and Timothy Rodman is the Marketing Supervisor from Schroeder Industries . In this episode, we discuss the most common reasons for hydraulic systems to become contaminated, the best ways to prevent it, and how Schroeder Industries can save you money.  Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 71: Brad Moss is the Product Manager at BBB Industries . In this episode, we discuss the most important things we need to know about turbochargers, how to ensure they operate at peak efficiency, and some of the most common causes of turbo failure. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 70: Kris Harrington is the President and COO of GenAlpha . In this episode, we discuss what’s driving the rollout of eCommerce sites in 2020, how we can create an eCommerce site successfully, and how to overcome some fears of doing so. To listen to our previous conversation, listen to episode 61 . Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   G...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 69: Jack Phelps is the VP of Product Development and Jim Keegan is the Director of Sales at HQ Truck Parts . In this episode, we discuss what causes a commercial truck or trailer to lose a wheel, and the solution to this problem that they have. We also, dive into some of the other products they offer. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 68: Aaron Dauner is the CEO of Transport Maintenance Products (TMP). In this episode, we discuss the problems in the industry that TMP solves with their Tire Mask , and Tuff Deck , as well as the economic advantages to using their products. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveawa...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 67: Tyler Robertson is the CEO of Diesel Laptops . In this episode, we discuss how a diagnostic tool company developed a truly remarkable heavy-duty parts platform, and how this is going to completely change the way we buy parts. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great pro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 66: Doug Dole is the General Manager of the Product Strategy division of Meritor . In this episode, we discuss the wide range of price points that Meritor has their parts, for any application you may need them for. We also go into what you get when you buy Meritor genuine parts, that you just don’t get if you go with any other part. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | S...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 65 : Rob Phillips is the CEO of Phillips Industries . In this episode, we discuss how Phillips continues to improve and innovate its products, which in effect saves fleets money, and makes everyone’s lives easier.  Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products worth hun...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 64:   Pat Carroll is the Vice-President of Sales for Red Dot . In this episode, we discuss what you need to know when it comes to heavy-duty heaters, and AC systems, and what makes Red Dot's products so great. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products worth hun...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 63: Walter Sherbourne is the Vice President of Marketing and Customer Service at Dayton Parts LLC . In this episode, we discuss how Dayton Parts continues to reinvent themselves, how they have a range of parts for every situation, and how their parts lower cost-per-mile for the fleets that use them.  Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 62: Brian Kujala is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Hadley . In this episode, we discuss how Hadley is so much more than just their high-quality air horns, and ride control systems. We dive into what their key goal is as a company, and about their revolutionary products. S ubscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 61: Kris Harrington is the President of GenAlpha . In this episode, we discuss the future of the trucking industry, the reasons why the trucking industry has been slow in adopting eCommerce, and the role that eCommerce will eventually play.  Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaw...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 60: Walter Schnapp, Business Development Manager for Energy Suspension . In this episode, we discuss the advantages of Energy Suspensions polyurethane bushings over rubber and dive into the many different ways they will save you money over time.  Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s g...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 59: Scott Boltz is the VP of Commercial Diesel Products at Global Emissions Systems . In this episode, we discuss what you need to know when selling DPF filters, DOC’s, and what you need to know when buying after-treatment parts. To watch our previous discussion go to HDPR Live #14 Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 58 : Daniel Simon and Kevin Smith from Dorman Products . In this episode, we discuss how aftermarket parts have been advancing, and the effect that this is having on the industry for the better, while also talking about what drives the sales of heavy-duty parts. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 57 : Todd Carroll is the Founder and President of United Axle . In this episode, we discuss United Axle’s repairable axle spindle, how it saves lots of money on repairs and the story that goes into how they came up with the idea. Subscribe   YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio   Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great pro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 56: Scott Dueringeris a technical trainer for WAI Global . In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know when it comes to high-quality starters and alternators. Subscribe YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars. It takes 5-sec...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 55 : Tyler Robertson is the CEO of Diesel Laptops . In this episode, we discuss how many options are out there when looking to buy diagnostic tools, what you need to consider when you are ready to buy, and the hidden costs you need to be aware of. Tyler was episode 13 if you want to go back and listen to his story and how he started and grew Diesel Laptops to the company i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 54: Mark Keegans is the Managing Director at BrakeMate . In this episode, we discuss feature a tool that has been designed as an elevated service platform for servicing heavy vehicle disc brake assemblies. Subscribe  YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products worth hundreds, even...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 53: It was 1998. I was a kid just out of school and working in a reman shop and my boss asked me to get a WABCO valve. What the heck is a WABCO valve? I thought. Well, 22-years later I know WABCO very well.    I’m excited to have two Business Leaders from WABCO here today. Abe Aon is the General Manager and Business Leader for After Sales, Service & Support and Collin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 52: Robert Zehnder is the Director of Product Sales at Lite-Check . In this episode, we discuss a diagnostic tool solution that allows a single technician to perform a full trailer inspection in one trip around the trailer. Subscribe  YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products wor...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 : On June 1st, 2019, I aired the first three episodes on The Heavy-Duty Parts Report. At that moment in time I had two goals:   First, I wanted to serve the heavy-duty parts industry by providing the people who buy and sell parts with access to the manufacturers who supply them with what they need to keep the trucking industry rolling.   Second, I wanted to create busin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 50: Rich Lefebvre Guest Name from Company’s Name Kingpin Specialists . In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about kingpins and the services that Kingpin Specialists offer. Subscribe  YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio Giveaway Contest We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products worth hundreds, even thousands of doll...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 49: Len Prince is the CEO of Tyre Protector . In this episode, we discuss why people need to know about the Tire Protector, how it works, and how it improves cost-per-mile. We also talk about some of their other innovative products. Subscribe  YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio Giveaway Contest   We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great pro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 48: Have you ever wondered what goes into innovating a product like the wheels on a semi-truck and trailer? Well, look no further than today’s episode of The Heavy-Duty Parts Report where we are going to take a deep dive into everything related to wheels.  To help us with that I would like to introduce you to David Walters, Doug Mason, and Mike Yagley who are the co-hosts...