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VMRS Portal Is Nearly Here

The Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards system is undergoing major updates, including an online portal and codes for electric vehicles.

February 2, 2024
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Aftermarket Parts Costs Are Stabilizing

Industry leaders are pointing to several positive indicators that have caused a drop in aftermarket parts prices in the second quarter of 2023 from the first quarter.

November 6, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Advance Auto Names New CEO Shane O’Kelly

Advance Auto Parts Inc. named a new CEO and started a strategic review of the business as it struggles to keep up with inflation.

August 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Auto Parts Maker Shinhwa Plans Expansion at Alabama Facility

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Alabama to support the production of electric vehicle parts, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Aug. 15.

August 16, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFor-Hire

Fleets Tackle Parts Shop Organization

Fleets share strategies on how to maintain parts inventory to eliminate downtime and other inefficiencies.

July 14, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Parts, Labor Expenses Up More Than 8% Year-Over-Year in Q1

Maintenance parts and labor expenses for trucking companies across North America rose more than 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recently released study.

June 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Apollo Will Take Parts Supplier Tenneco Private

Tenneco Inc. agreed to be acquired by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc., taking the auto parts supplier out of the public market after years of share declines and business upheaval.

February 23, 2022
BusinessTechnology

TMC Survey Shows Impact of Semiconductor Shortage on Fleets

The ongoing shortage of semiconductors along with scant availability of other parts and supplies are causing delays for trucking fleets, a recent survey found.

April 12, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Shortages, Economy Top Concerns in Aftermarket Sector

Shortages of technicians and drivers, and general economic growth topped the list of concerns in the aftermarket sector, an industry analyst said Jan. 26.

January 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Fleets Manage Parts in Multiple Ways

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Fleets have found various ways to handle the need for parts: expanding inventory levels, not substituting cheaper but less reliable ones for critical parts, doing some warranty work themselves, keeping the average age of trucks low or turning to electric trucks.

January 29, 2020