The Heavy Duty Parts Report

Send us Fan Mail Episode 247: The parts business is an essential sector for keeping trucks and trailers on the road. However, there is a real problem for shops when it comes to finding the parts they need, sometimes ending up with trucks down for months, which can be devastating for fleets. FindItParts has come up with a solution for this by creating an Amazon-like experience in the heavy-duty par...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 246: No matter how much preventative maintenance and inspections fleets do, driver breakdowns happen, and usually at the most inconvenient time. With time and money on the line, is there a way to speed up the process to get drivers back on the road sooner? In this episode, we dive into Knomatic’s revolutionary software K.E.R.A.A. that solves this issue. Show Notes: Visit H...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 245: There is a real technician shortage plaguing the heavy-duty industry, and many shops and fleets are really feeling the effects of this. What can be done to encourage new ones to join our industry, and what can we do to reverse this trend? Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer:...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 244: Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of advancements when it comes to commercial trucks. One of these was the push for the electrification and automation of trucks. However, where are these trends going? And what can we expect to see in the near future? Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 243: If you’ve been in the trucking industry for any length of time, you know that fittings are a big part of repairing and maintaining equipment. In this episode, we talk about a fitting solution to a big problem facing the trucking industry today.  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content.    ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 242: Technology on commercial trucks is rapidly changing. In 2022 we’ve seen daily press releases about the electrification of trucks, and electrical demands affected systems go up every year. To keep up with this demand, fleets need high-quality, application-specific alternators to keep up with the age of electrification. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for com...

Send us Fan Mail E pisode 241: Fleets are always looking for ways to lower the total cost of operation. In this episode, we talk about Fast Flaps, and how this new way of attaching mudflaps to trucks and trailers is lowering costs for fleets. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and descript...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 240: When it comes to repairing and maintaining commercial equipment, things have really changed over the years. With these changes come emerging technologies that are enhancing our ability to not only fix trucks when they break but predict maintenance ahead of time. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 239: We’re in Las Vegas at the AAPEX – SEMA show at the Venetian Expo. While at the show we had the chance to interview some manufacturers that deal with critical engine components.  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, wh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 238: We’re in Las Vegas at the AAPEX – SEMA show in the Venetian Expo. I’m at the SAMPA booth where they are promoting their suspension, steering, and 5th wheel replacement parts for commercial vehicles. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contai...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 237: We recently attended AAPEX 2022 in Las Vegas. While there, we were able to talk to subject matter experts in the heavy-duty industry. In this episode, we talk about two specific areas of interest: refrigerant, and cooling components. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 236: We’ve been hearing over the last year repeatedly about the supply chain issues plaguing the trucking industry. In this episode, we are going to focus in on one of these pain points for fleets: premature failing of CPC modules, the shortage of replacement modules, and the solution Dorman Products has for this issue. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for comple...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 235: When it comes to selling heavy-duty truck parts, things have really changed over the last few years. We are seeing a drastic change in how people are buying, selling, and taking advantage of digital tools. When it comes to creating an eCommerce site, how can rich content help us to sell more parts?  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 234: The main issue with remanufacturing, the core issue, has always been the cores. If you’re a manufacturer, you need cores. If you sell parts, you need to do something with the cores. To combat this problem, DieselCore has come up with a solution.  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Dis...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 233: With winter fast approaching, the time is coming when chains and other traction products are necessary for fleets to continue carrying loads safely, and on time. In this episode, we dive into the many traction products that Peerless offer, as well as how these can keep fleets moving during inclement weather. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 232: When a fleet needs a trailer for heavy haul, finding the right trailer for the application is critical. Talbert has been a leader of the industry for decades and offers a wide range of trailers to fulfill the needs of any fleet. Anything from 10-ton tagalongs to 500-ton lowboys, they’ve got owners, and fleet operators covered. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.co...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 231: There’s constant pressure on fleets to go greener and make strides towards eventually becoming fully EV. However, a lot of fleets don’t have the resources or the understanding of where to start. What help do fleets have? Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 230: We’ve all seen the trends towards electrification. If you manufacture components for diesel engines, you need to diversify and look for opportunities to change your product mix to be part of this trend towards electrification. One of these opportunities is incorporating lithium batteries into fleets. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 229: Imaging filling your truck up with diesel fuel, getting to $999 and your tanks aren’t full. That’s what truckers are experiencing every day. How can commercial truck operators reduce diesel fuel consumption and save money? Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content an...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 228: It is frustrating when you start hauling a load and break down because of a broken cable. In this episode, we are going to talk about a program called F.A.S.T. which is getting trucks back on the road faster than ever before.   Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This conte...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 227: The trucking industry is the backbone of society. It provides us with everything we need to not only survive but thrive. We need commercial fleets to be successful. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means tha...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 226: The last 2+ years have been a roller coaster ride for all of us. In episode 209 we talked about what to do in a recession and one of the things I highlighted was the need to be bold. That got the attention of one of our listeners and today we get to have that listener join us.  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to s...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 225: We need more people to join the heavy-duty parts and service sector in the trucking industry, and this foundation is doing just that with trade school scholarships. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means tha...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 224:  ATA's Chris Spear is optimistic about the trucking economy. What about the heavy-duty parts industry? In this live video, our host Jamie Irvine will fill you in on what we are seeing. NEW PRODUCTS IN HEAVY-DUTY PARTS Alcoa® has recently announced a new line of wheels for Freightliner trucks in Menacing Matte Black. Alcoa® Dura-Black™ Wheels for Freightliner is t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 223: 30% of motor vehicle collisions that lead to a fatality are rear-ended collisions. How can we get that number to decrease to save lives?  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of th...