The Heavy Duty Parts Report

Send us Fan Mail Episode 172: We are at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in beautiful Orlando, Florida. The theme of the show is Electrifying Performance in Maintenance Management. In this episode we talk about what fleets need from the independent service channel in 2022, and into the future, and how electrification is going to impact the trucking industry. Show Notes: Visit...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 171: What is largely ignored by most commercial maintenance programs, involves the entire fleet, both trucks, and trailers, keeps the trucks and trailers together, and most technicians only focus on half of the issue?  In this episode, we talk about kingpins, the importance of not ignoring maintenance on them, and the solution Kingpin Specialists offer. Show Notes: Visit H...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 170: Recently, we were at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in beautiful Orlando, Florida. The theme of the show was Electrifying Performance in Maintenance Management. While there we were able to talk to Alcoa Wheels about their new strongest and lightest heavy-duty truck wheel recently released. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 169: Recently, we were at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in beautiful Orlando, Florida. The theme of the show was Electrifying Performance in Maintenance Management. While there, we had the chance to talk to Goodyear about their Two New Tires for the Last-Mile Delivery Sector. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 168: Commercial trucks and trailers are being electrified and the technology is rapidly changing. Today we’re looking at the new maintenance issues technicians are seeing in electrified trucks and trailers. 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 con...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 167: With technology changing so rapidly, it can be difficult for technicians to keep up - especially if they work in the independent service channel. In this episode, we are going to focus on Training for Technicians for ADAS. 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 166: The trucking industry is the backbone of society. Those of us who have been working in the trucking industry know how great it is, but that isn’t the case for many people in the general public. We are currently experiencing a lot of shortages for positions like drivers and technicians, and this perception doesn’t help. Today we are going to focus on how our industry c...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 165: Work trucks and commercial trailers only make money when they are being used. But for some vocational applications, there are times throughout the year when the equipment sits unused. Unfortunately, the costs to insure and maintain that equipment continues year-round.  In this episode, we are going to challenge the status quo in the trucking industry and talk about us...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 164: How do you sell more heavy-duty parts in a digital world? Or to go even further, what role can Twitter be used to help you sell more parts? In this episode, we talk about Twitter, and how it can be a social media channel you may want to give more attention to. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all ou...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 163: Trucking is the backbone of society and yet we have a driver shortage. Getting people to join the industry and stay in the industry continues to be an uphill battle. So, the question arises; what do truck drivers need in 2022? Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This conten...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 162: Trucking fleets rely on accurate data to run their businesses as smoothly as possible and lower their total cost of operation. Unfortunately, entering load tenders into Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is tedious and inefficient. We can do better!  In this episode, we talk about the solution to this problem. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for comple...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 161: How do you sell more heavy-duty parts in a digital world? Or to go even further, can Instagram be used to help you sell more parts? In this episode, we talk about why Instagram is a social media channel you may want to give more attention to. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclai...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 160: On December 10, 2021, a violent, long-tracked tornado moved across Western Kentucky, producing severe to catastrophic damage in numerous towns. It was the deadliest and longest-tracked tornado in an outbreak that produced numerous strong tornadoes in several states; 75+ fatalities were confirmed in the tornado.   Head to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Relief/ if you want to...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 159: The trucking industry is the backbone of society. To keep the industry healthy and strong, the people who work in the industry must be healthy and strong. But let’s be honest, maintaining a healthy diet and a regular fitness routine is not easy! We’re going to introduce you to someone who is challenging the status quo in the trucking industry. Show Notes: Visit HeavyD...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 158: How do you sell more heavy-duty parts in a digital world? Or to go even further, how can you use Facebook to sell more parts? In this episode, we talk about why Facebook is a social media channel you should give more attention to. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content. Disclaimer: This co...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 157: We are at HDAW, and there are a lot of discussion at the show about the future of the trucking industry. In this episode, we talk about the trends we are seeing when it comes to fuel injection, and how AMBAC International is responding to these trends. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our conten...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 156: If you manufacture or sell heavy-duty parts, you know that the supply chain issues are real, and they are having a big impact. It has been increasingly difficult to get all the parts you need to serve your fleet and commercial vehicle owner customers. In this episode, we discuss what is really behind the supply chain issues, and what we can expect for the future. Show...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 155: The way parts are being sold has been rapidly changing over the last decade, especially over the last couple of years. Many companies are turning to social media to help them sell more parts in this digital world.  In this episode, we talk about LinkedIn, and the role it can play in achieving your revenue goals. Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 154: We are at HDAW, and there is a lot of discussion at the show about the future of the trucking industry. As an industry, what trends in diesel engine repair are we seeing? 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 mea...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 153: In this episode, we talk about the importance of building strong relationships with manufacturers, and the best steps to take to do so. 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 the...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 152: How do you sell more heavy-duty parts in a digital world? In this episode, we talk about social media, and the role it can play in achieving your revenue goals. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 151: What happens when a repair shop has to shop around to find parts, and what solution is out there to make this process easier? With supply chain issues causing parts shortages, this is an important subject. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 150: Imagine this: A driver breaks down 500 miles from your shop. They need to get the truck fixed and get back on the road as quickly as possible. How can we improve the way commercial fleets deal with this situation? RoadBays is built specifically to help you increase productivity and achieve faster uptimes. Roadside management will never be the same with RoadBays.   Sho...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 149: Should you start a podcast? Is a podcast going to help you sell more heavy-duty parts, and advance your goal as a company while reaching more people? In this episode, we dive into that topic and talk about if podcasting is right for you. 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 148: The whole world has gone digital, and it is impacting how we sell heavy-duty parts and support the trucking industry. What are the trends in digital communication in the trucking industry and how does that change the way we supply heavy-duty parts?  Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content....