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The Heavy Duty Parts Report — 373 episodes

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Shotgun Repairs: Why Technicians Guess and Customers Pay

2

The Numbers Every Repair Shop Should Be Tracking

3

Scaling a Heavy-Duty Parts Business in 2026

4

Stop the Leak: How Heavy-Duty Shops Can Turn Missed Leads into Revenue

5

Detroit Gen 6 Engines: What EPA 2027 Really Means for Fleets

6

Using Fleet Data to Reduce Risk and Improve Profitability

7

Reducing Fleet Alignment Costs with Mobile, Rack-Free Technology

8

Fullbay’s 2026 State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report: Trends & Challenges

9

Why Modern Heavy-Duty Trucks Demand Tougher Batteries

10

Aftermarket vs. Dealership: Bridging the Gap in Heavy-Duty Parts & Service

11

Without Data Standards, We Stall: The Issue Holding Back Heavy-Duty

12

What We Learned at HDAD is Huge for 2026

13

Inside HDAW 2026: The Show That Sets the Tone for the Heavy-Duty Industry

14

What to Expect in Heavy-Duty Parts in 2026

15

Hybrid Power Transfer Case Technology: Bridging Conventional and Electrified Powertrains

16

Upgrade Your Warranty System and Improve Your Customers' Buying Experience

17

From Repair Shop to Full Parts and Service Location

18

Reinventing the Hubcap: How XTRACTOR Protects Fleets

19

Selling Heavy-Duty Parts Online: eCommerce, AI, and More

20

Tariffs, Taxes and the Trucking Industry

21

Lifting Safely, Supporting Strong: Heavy-Duty Tools for Trucking Industry

22

Smart Brake Actuators and Sensor-Driven Safety

23

Tariffs, Turbochargers, and Testing Criteria

24

The Heavy Duty Parts Report Returns - What's Ahead

25

The Secret to Business Success in Heavy-Duty

26

Innovative Products Save Fleets Money

27

The Value of Premium Service: Lessons from Refrigerated Transportation

28

A Tour of SAMPA USA Ahead of HDAW

29

Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

30

“If You Bought It, A Truck Brought It” – New Program for the Independent Service Channel

31

Do You Have the Right Battery for Winter?

32

DPF Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts

33

New Tariffs are Rocking the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

34

New Options for Trailer Interior Lighting

35

How to Get the Right People in Your Parts Department

36

The 3 Things Every Parts Manager Needs to Learn

37

Change Your Life by Becoming an Owner Operator in the Trucking Industry

38

A Simple Approach to Turbochargers with Big Fuel Savings

39

Correct Parts Identification Critical for Success in Repair Shops

40

Low Voltage Batteries Essential for the Future of Heavy-Duty Trucks

41

Brake Safety Week 2024

42

From Racing Go-Karts to Machining Parts for Peterbilt Trucks

43

Good For the Economy AND the Environment?

44

Take Advantage of Training by Horton

45

Why Truckers Should Start Planning for Winter in July

46

Volatile Market Conditions Continue to Affect Heavy-Duty

47

Technician Retention and Safety in the Heavy-Duty Repair Industry

48

True or False: Remanufacturing is in Decline

49

Preparing for Brake Safety Week 2024

50

Filter Out Contaminants with Fleetguard

51

The Difference Between Preventative and Predictive Maintenance with Intangles

52

Parts Cost Trends at the VMRS System Level

53

Challenge the Status Quo and Grow Your Business with Prestone

54

How to Create a Connection with Your Customers

55

Taking Advantage of the Power of Group Programs

56

Maximize Productivity by Using Data Efficiently

57

Lower Your Total Cost with MGM Brakes

58

Relationships Are Still the Most Important Part of Heavy-Duty Sales

59

Empowering the Future: Celebrating Our First Scholarship Recipients at WyoTech

60

An Electric Propulsion System on Commercial Trailers

61

Fleet Exhibitors Shine at TMC2024 with Innovative Parts Solutions

62

Technology Overload with Fleets a Common Theme at TMC2024

63

Refrigerated Trailer Technology Is Rapidly Changing

64

Trailers Aren't Just Boxes on Wheels Anymore

65

Trucking Industry Transitions Away from Legacy Refrigerant

66

Manufacturing Titans in the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Come Together at HDAW

67

Challenging the Status Quo in the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket

68

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2024 Was Record Breaking

69

How to Have a Successful Heavy-Duty Parts Career

70

5 Ways Every Manufacturer Should Support Their Distributors

71

The Invisible Cost of Not Training Your Heavy-Duty People

72

How to Choose the Right Alternator for Your Application

73

Exploring Low Voltage Batteries for Heavy-Duty Trucks

74

Celebrating 300 Episodes: The Evolution of Our Podcast

75

The Diesel Queen's Journey: Breaking Barriers in Heavy-Duty

76

Everything You Need to Rebuild an Engine from a Single Source

77

Where Does the Black Rubber for Bushings Come From?

78

Why More Women Are Choosing Heavy-Duty

79

New Report Reveals 2023 Consumer Trends in Trucking

80

How to Maximize Efficiency in Your Diesel Repair Shop

81

Tackling The Right to Repair Crisis at AAPEX 2023

82

How to Successfully Recruit Technicians in 2023

83

How Parts Identification Can Make or Break Your Repair Shop

84

How Brake Systems Affect Your Total Cost of Operations

85

How Dashcams Protect Your Fleet

86

Is Your DPF Really Clean?

87

It’s Time to Shed Light on Trailer Interiors

88

Slashing Fuel Consumption with a Two-in-One Turbocharger

89

Redefining the Energy Landscape in the Trucking Industry

90

Gearing Up for Safe Fall and Winter Driving

91

Improve Your Workforce with Technology-Based Training

92

VisiParts: Revolutionizing Parts Visibility

93

What Do Diesel Technicians Need in 2023?

94

The Generational Transformation of the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

95

The Impact of Quality Sleep on Safety in the Trucking Industry

96

The Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Their Technicians

97

Does Your Fleet Need AI-Powered Driver-Facing Cameras?

98

Understanding Diesel Emission System Maintenance

99

Making It Possible: The Century-Long Journey of AMBAC

100

How Air Disc Brakes are Different from S-Cam Brakes

101

What You Need to Know About Brake Safety Week in 2023

102

Transform Your Truck into a Fuel-Saving Transformer

103

Distributor Success: Technology and Supplier Diversification

104

Under the Hood: Navigating Truck Repair & Tools

105

Driving Fleet Savings: Wheel Ends, Additives, and Air Springs

106

Keeping Your Fleets Cool with Coolant, HVAC, and Hoses

107

The Key to Future Trucking Industry Success: Investing in Young People

108

2 Things Fleets Need to Lower Emissions and Increase Performance

109

How Fleets Can Use Maintenance Software to Save Time and Money

110

The Next Generation of Diesel Technicians: WyoTech Tour

111

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Dealer Purchasing, Work Truck Week, and MATS 2023

112

Yokohama Tires: Because Every Mile Counts

113

How to Prepare for the EPA's 2027 Emissions Regulations

114

Preventing Wheel-Offs and Saving Lives with STEMCO

115

6 Tools Every Repair Shop Needs

116

Are Fleet Safety and Productivity Technologies Worth It in 2023?

117

How John Deere’s MOU Impacts the Trucking Industry?

118

Maximize Vehicle Uptime with Uptake

119

What Makes SAMPA Stand Out in Heavy-Duty Parts

120

Life-Saving Cargo Securement Solutions at HDAW

121

During Economic Downturns Every Sale Counts

122

How Technology and Regulations Impact the Heavy-Duty Parts and Service Industry

123

What the Donaldson Difference Can Do for You (Live at HDAW 23)

124

Lightning-Fast Circuit Board Repair

125

2023 Brings Big Changes for MEMA

126

Dead Batteries? You Need an Engine Start Module

127

The Amazon Experience for Heavy-Duty Parts

128

The Uber of Roadside Repair

129

The Diesel Queen Tackles the Technician Shortage

130

The Future of Electrification and Autonomous Trucks

131

A Fitting Solution to a Big Problem

132

Alternators for the Age of Electrification

133

How Fast Flaps Saves Fleets Money

134

Personalized Preventative Maintenance for Fleets

135

AAPEX22: Critical Engine Parts for Trucks

136

AAPEX22: Suspension, Steering, and Fifth Wheel Parts

137

AAPEX22: Refrigerant and Engine Cooling Parts

138

These Parts Aren't Supposed to Fail

139

The Power of Rich Content

140

The Core Issue with REMAN

141

Traction Products that Keep You on the Road

142

High-Quality Trailers that Last a Lifetime

143

Helping Fleets Get Started with EVs

144

Supercharge Your Fleet with Lithium Batteries

145

How to Reduce Diesel Fuel Consumption and Save Money

146

How to Get Your Cables Repaired Quickly and Get Back on the Road

147

How to Build a Successful Fleet

148

How to be BOLD During Uncertain Economic Times

149

Trade School Scholarships for Technicians

150

Optimism About Trucking Economy BUT What About Heavy-Duty Parts

151

How Multifunctional Brake and Marker Lights Save Lives

152

From Diagnostic Trouble Code to Replacement Part in 3-minutes or Less

153

What to Do About High Fuel Prices

154

3 Myths About Diesel Emissions Systems

155

5 Tips You Need to Know to Protect Your Personal Security

156

Cybersecurity Risks with Autonomous Trucks

157

5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Used Equipment

158

The Massive Impact of the Worldwide Semiconductor Shortage

159

How to Understand Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for Commercial Trucks

160

3 Myths About Selling Parts Online

161

Are We Going to Run Out of Diesel and DEF Fluid?

162

Is Now a Good Time to Get into the Trucking Industry?

163

Creating a Pipeline of Techs with Employer Branding

164

Why Companies Are Passing on Credit Card Processing Fees

165

What to Expect in a Recession?

166

Strategies for Getting the Parts You Need

167

How to Use Videos to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

168

Why Domestic Manufacturing is More Important Than Ever Before

169

How Veterans Can Solve the Driver and Technician Shortage

170

How Technology is Changing Batteries on Commercial Vehicles

171

Helping Commercial Fleets Adopt EVs with Confidence

172

How to Streamline the Ordering Process Using a Product Configurator

173

4 Causes of Common Rail Injector Failures

174

Helping Commercial Fleets Optimize EVs

175

Maximize Uptime with Prestone Coolant

176

Seeing Clearly Matters with Clear Plus

177

The Future of Fan Clutches

178

Cargo Control with Kinedyne

179

70 Years of Pneumatic Accessories Experience

180

Your Turbo Solution for a Lower Cost per Mile

181

Shifting Gears with High-Quality Clutches

182

More Than Just Truck Parts with Kelly’s Truck Parts

183

Training Technicians a High Priority in Trucking Industry

184

Comprehensive Inspections and Accurate Diagnostics Leads to More Uptime

185

Creating Pivotal Change in the Transportation Industry

186

Making Alternative Energy Usable for the Trucking Industry

187

Maintaining the Bus Industry in 2022

188

What Services Do Fleets Need in 2022?

189

How to Streamline Maintenance for Commercial Fleets

190

New Tech Provides Monitoring of Truck Filters and Oil in Real Time

191

What Does It Take to Challenge the Status Quo in Trucking?

192

Overcoming Parts Shortages by Expanding Your Supplier Network

193

A Remanufactured DEF Supply Modules Now Available

194

How to Lower Fuel Costs and Reduce Regens

195

The Future of Purchasing Heavy-Duty Parts

196

More than Just Diagnostics with Diesel Laptops

197

A Powerful and Affordable Diagnostic Tool

198

The State of the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket in 2022

199

Celebrating Remanufacturing on REMAN Day in 2022

200

What Are Fleets Asking for From Manufacturers?

201

A Full Suite of On-Board Scales for Every Fleet

202

What Do Fleets Need from the Independent Service Channel?

203

Connection Management for Commercial Fleets

204

Alcoa Wheels Introduces the Strongest and Lightest Heavy-Duty Truck Wheel

205

Two New Tires for the Last-Mile Delivery Sector

206

Electrification of Heavy-Duty Trucks and Trailers Causing Maintenance Issues for Technicians

207

Technician Training for ADAS

208

Recruiting and Retaining Technicians in the Trucking Industry

209

How Usage Based Insurance Can Lower Your Total Costs

210

How Heavy-Duty Parts Companies Use Twitter

211

What Truck Drivers Need to be Successful in 2022

212

Data Entry Automation Software for Trucking Companies

213

How to Use Instagram to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

214

Special Request: Donate to the West Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

215

Helping the Trucking Industry Win the Battle of the Bulge

216

How to Use Facebook to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

217

Top Trends in Fuel Injection for Heavy-Duty Applications – An HDAW Live Interview

218

What is Really Causing the Supply Chain Issues?

219

Why LinkedIn is the B2B Social Media Platform to Use

220

Top Trends in Diesel Engine Repair - An HDAW Live Interview

221

How to Develop Relationships with Heavy-Duty Parts Manufacturers

222

Which Social Media Channels Should You Use to Sell More Parts?

223

Empowering Repair Shops - An HDAW Live Interview

224

Eliminating Gaps in Communication When a Driver is Broken Down

225

Should I Start a Podcast?

226

Digital Communication Trends in the Trucking Industry

227

Is Your Fleet Road Ready?

228

The Pitch Every Salesperson Should be Using

229

Solder is Holding Everything Together

230

Invest in Training Your Repair Technicians

231

You've Launched an eCommerce Site - Now What?

232

A Modern Twist to Professional Tools

233

Why a Premium Benefits Package Matters for Independent Repair Shops

234

The Role of Big Data in the Customer Buying Journey

235

Supply Shortages Impacting Availability of Air Springs

236

How Safety and Lower Maintenance Costs are Linked

237

What Will Make a Website Successful in 2022?

238

How Fan Drives Are Designed for Commercial Trucks

239

How to Create an Idle Reduction Culture in Your Fleet

240

How to Sell Heavy-Duty Parts in a Digital World

241

Clarience Technologies Acquires LED Autolamps

242

What to Expect in 2022 from The Heavy-Duty Parts Report?

243

Looking Back on 2021

244

Should a Repair Shop Have an eCommerce Store?

245

Diesel Training for Repair Technicians

246

Buying Parts for Repair Shops Has Never Been So Easy

247

3 Reasons Parts Companies Need to Use VMRS

248

Fan Drive Technology That Lowers Emissions

249

How to Predict Inventory Needs by Region

250

3 Ways to Improve Your Trucks Performance

251

How to Help Customers with Cooling Issues

252

5 Facts About Aerodynamics on Tractor Trailers

253

3 Things You Need to Know About Diesel Emissions Systems

254

2 Ways to Lower Block Heaters Electricity Costs

255

Diagnosing Turbo Failures by the Color of the Exhaust

256

5 Ways to Keep Technicians

257

Why Repair Restrictions Threaten the Trucking Industry

258

How Will the Independent Service Channel Survive the Next 10-Years

259

NARSA/IDEA Trade Association – Your Way to Success

260

Axle Repair Big Opportunity for Fleets and Repair Shops

261

Why You Should Become a TMC Member Today

262

New Applications for Thermal Spray Technology

263

The Integration of Supply Chains and Independent Repair Shops

264

Pay More Attention to Preventative Aftertreatment Maintenance

265

What is the WABCO Service Partners Program?

266

The Impact of Parts Shortages on Fleets

267

State of Heavy-Duty Repair

268

Heavy-Duty Couplings, Pintle Hitches, and Drawbar Eyes

269

Ramping Up Heavy-Duty Parts Support

270

On-Board Scales for Commercial Trucks and Trailers

271

Diesel Parts Has Gone Mobile

272

Understanding the Different Types of DPF Cleaning Processes

273

Why Parts Distributors Should Embrace Selling Heavy-Duty Engine Parts

274

Celebrating 100 Episodes

275

Ride Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Trailers

276

Supporting Independent Parts Resellers in 2021 and Beyond…

277

Transforming a Business to Meet Customer Needs

278

A Unique Line of High-Performance Fully Loaded Hub Assemblies

279

Your Fleet + Their Emissions and Cooling Expertise = A Winning Advantage

280

Wheel Torque Solutions for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

281

Overcoming the Shortage of Diesel Technicians

282

Announcing the Launch of the Diesel Decoder

283

The Expanding Air Disc Brake Market in North America

284

Rebuilding Diesel Engines in 2021 and Beyond...

285

Why Remanufacturing Matters to the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

286

Diesel Emissions Systems Made Easy

287

An Award-Winning Diagnostic Leak Detector

288

Why Fleets Should Invest in High-Quality Brake Chambers

289

How the OEMs Parts Strategy is Impacting the Aftermarket

290

Will 3D Printing Change the Supply Chain for Truck Parts?

291

An Efficient and Sustainable Solution for Oil Changes

292

An Original Equipment Manufacturer on Six Continents

293

Electric Power Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks

294

Filtration is a Science in Itself

295

What to Expect in 2021 from HDPR

296

Looking Back on 2020

297

How Will Heavy-Duty Parts Distribution Change?

298

Why Silicone Hoses Perform Better

299

Smart Visibility Systems for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

300

An Example of Aftermarket Engineering

301

Total Support for the Aftermarket from ZF Wabco

302

Dealing with Contamination in Hydraulic Systems

303

Keeping Turbo Chargers Working at Peak Efficiency

304

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Started with eCommerce

305

Lug Nuts and Air Bags Can Cost You More Than You Think

306

What is a Tire Mask or Tuff Deck?

307

Diesel Parts - The Only Parts Platform You'll Ever Need

308

High-Quality Parts from Meritor Means Better Performance for Fleets

309

High-Quality Electrical Components

310

Thermal Management - Rugged HVAC Parts for Fleets

311

A Wide Range of Parts Designed to Meet Fleets Specifications

312

More than Just Air Horns and Ride Control Systems

313

eCommerce and the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

314

Durable Polyurethane Bushings that Save You Money

315

Aftertreatment Products - Now the Largest Expense Fleets Have

316

Key Drivers to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

317

The Industry's First Serviceable Spindle

318

Reliable Alternators and Starters That You Can Count On

319

What You Need to Know About Diagnostic Tools

320

There is a Better, Safer, Easier Way to Have Technicians do Brake Maintenance

321

A Company Taking the Lead on Mobilizing Commercial Vehicle Intelligence

322

A Quick and Easy Tool for Diagnosing Trailers

323

Celebrating Our 1-Year Anniversary

324

There's More to a Kingpin Than Most People Realize

325

The World's Most Advanced Protection Against Tire Puncture

326

Introducing Behind the Wheels Podcast by Alcoa Wheels

327

Helping Repair Shops Get Through COVID-19

328

High-Quality Fuel Injection Systems That Won’t Quit

329

A Simple Payment Integration for Heavy-Duty Parts Stores and Repair Shops

330

A Tested and Tortured Floor Mat That Saves Your Truck

331

The Game-Changing Scorpion Floor Jack

332

A Unique Heavy-Duty Truck Parts Marketplace

333

The Many Innovations of Dana Incorporated

334

The Real Cost of a Reman DPF Filter

335

A Heavy-Duty Parts Tool Never Seen Before

336

Advanced Tools for Heavy-Duty Parts Identification

337

How to Make Your Parts Business Successful in the 2020s

338

How to Work from Home During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

339

Attention Truck Repair Shop Owners Meet the iTRG

340

“Our Wheel End Has 10 Things That Are Different” Brian Beathard of RevHD

341

Turbo Talk with John Ferry of Turbo Solutions

342

Training the Next Generation with Eric Rubio

343

Disaster Avoidance with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

344

Windshield Repair with Brian Le Mon of RockPro

345

Women in Trucking with Shelley Uvanile-Hesch of WTFC

346

Everyone is Broke… they just don’t know it YET! with Vidal Espinosa of Invictus Advisors

347

The Tale of Two Spring Brakes with Rick Deane of MGM Brakes

348

A Complete Wheel End Solution with Ben McIvor of SKF

349

5 Ways to Make Your Business Better in 2020

350

The Evolution of Powering Commercial Trucks with Craig Barnes of CAB Consulting

351

An Interview with Lucas Deal, Chief Editor at Truck Parts and Service

352

Collision Repair in the 21st Century with Chris Sterwerf

353

Heavy-Duty Repair Shop Management Software with Jacob Findlay of Fullbay

354

Buying Heavy-Duty Tools with David Martin

355

Clean Your DPF Instead of Buying Reman with Steve Hoke of Diesel Emissions Service

356

Do Air Disc Brakes Lower Your Cost-per-Mile?

357

What to do When a Fan Clutch Fails? An Interview with Brian Swanson of Kit Masters

358

Spicer Select Aftermarket Drivetrain Products by Dana

359

The Real Deal About Additives with Marc Palud of XP-3

360

How to Choose the Proper Air Dryer Cartridge for Your Truck

361

Diagnostic Tools and a Powerful Parts Cross with Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops

362

Training for Heavy-Duty Mechanics and Parts Technicians with David Boyes of Today’s Class

363

Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage with Kael Campbell of Red Seal Recruiting

364

Rebuilding a Diesel Engine with Bill Mirth of IPD

365

Fighting for Mobile Mechanics with Ray Gross of the Mobile Maintenance Association

366

Selling a Fleet in Tough Economic Times with Neil Gerritsen of ABSales.ca

367

Recycled Parts Meets eCommerce in a Big Way with TruckPartsInventory.com

368

Properly Maintain Diesel Particulate Filters with Dave Jerman of RoadWarrior

369

5 Tips for Identifying Problems with Your Air Conditioning System

370

Why Premium Brakes Save Money with Bob Hicks of Marathon Brake

371

Cost-per-Mile vs. Purchase Price

372

Meet Your Host Jamie Irvine

373

Welcome to The Heavy-Duty Parts Report