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The Heavy Duty Parts Report — 368 episodes

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1

Using Fleet Data to Reduce Risk and Improve Profitability

2

Reducing Fleet Alignment Costs with Mobile, Rack-Free Technology

3

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

4

Why Modern Heavy-Duty Trucks Demand Tougher Batteries

5

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

6

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

7

What We Learned at HDAD is Huge for 2026

8

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

9

What to Expect in Heavy-Duty Parts in 2026

10

Hybrid Power Transfer Case Technology: Bridging Conventional and Electrified Powertrains

11

Upgrade Your Warranty System and Improve Your Customers' Buying Experience

12

From Repair Shop to Full Parts and Service Location

13

Reinventing the Hubcap: How XTRACTOR Protects Fleets

14

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

15

Tariffs, Taxes and the Trucking Industry

16

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

17

Smart Brake Actuators and Sensor-Driven Safety

18

Tariffs, Turbochargers, and Testing Criteria

19

The Heavy Duty Parts Report Returns - What's Ahead

20

The Secret to Business Success in Heavy-Duty

21

Innovative Products Save Fleets Money

22

The Value of Premium Service: Lessons from Refrigerated Transportation

23

A Tour of SAMPA USA Ahead of HDAW

24

Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

25

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

26

Do You Have the Right Battery for Winter?

27

DPF Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts

28

New Tariffs are Rocking the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

29

New Options for Trailer Interior Lighting

30

How to Get the Right People in Your Parts Department

31

The 3 Things Every Parts Manager Needs to Learn

32

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

33

A Simple Approach to Turbochargers with Big Fuel Savings

34

Correct Parts Identification Critical for Success in Repair Shops

35

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

36

Brake Safety Week 2024

37

From Racing Go-Karts to Machining Parts for Peterbilt Trucks

38

Good For the Economy AND the Environment?

39

Take Advantage of Training by Horton

40

Why Truckers Should Start Planning for Winter in July

41

Volatile Market Conditions Continue to Affect Heavy-Duty

42

Technician Retention and Safety in the Heavy-Duty Repair Industry

43

True or False: Remanufacturing is in Decline

44

Preparing for Brake Safety Week 2024

45

Filter Out Contaminants with Fleetguard

46

The Difference Between Preventative and Predictive Maintenance with Intangles

47

Parts Cost Trends at the VMRS System Level

48

Challenge the Status Quo and Grow Your Business with Prestone

49

How to Create a Connection with Your Customers

50

Taking Advantage of the Power of Group Programs

51

Maximize Productivity by Using Data Efficiently

52

Lower Your Total Cost with MGM Brakes

53

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

54

Empowering the Future: Celebrating Our First Scholarship Recipients at WyoTech

55

An Electric Propulsion System on Commercial Trailers

56

Fleet Exhibitors Shine at TMC2024 with Innovative Parts Solutions

57

Technology Overload with Fleets a Common Theme at TMC2024

58

Refrigerated Trailer Technology Is Rapidly Changing

59

Trailers Aren't Just Boxes on Wheels Anymore

60

Trucking Industry Transitions Away from Legacy Refrigerant

61

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

62

Challenging the Status Quo in the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket

63

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2024 Was Record Breaking

64

How to Have a Successful Heavy-Duty Parts Career

65

5 Ways Every Manufacturer Should Support Their Distributors

66

The Invisible Cost of Not Training Your Heavy-Duty People

67

How to Choose the Right Alternator for Your Application

68

Exploring Low Voltage Batteries for Heavy-Duty Trucks

69

Celebrating 300 Episodes: The Evolution of Our Podcast

70

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

71

Everything You Need to Rebuild an Engine from a Single Source

72

Where Does the Black Rubber for Bushings Come From?

73

Why More Women Are Choosing Heavy-Duty

74

New Report Reveals 2023 Consumer Trends in Trucking

75

How to Maximize Efficiency in Your Diesel Repair Shop

76

Tackling The Right to Repair Crisis at AAPEX 2023

77

How to Successfully Recruit Technicians in 2023

78

How Parts Identification Can Make or Break Your Repair Shop

79

How Brake Systems Affect Your Total Cost of Operations

80

How Dashcams Protect Your Fleet

81

Is Your DPF Really Clean?

82

It’s Time to Shed Light on Trailer Interiors

83

Slashing Fuel Consumption with a Two-in-One Turbocharger

84

Redefining the Energy Landscape in the Trucking Industry

85

Gearing Up for Safe Fall and Winter Driving

86

Improve Your Workforce with Technology-Based Training

87

VisiParts: Revolutionizing Parts Visibility

88

What Do Diesel Technicians Need in 2023?

89

The Generational Transformation of the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

90

The Impact of Quality Sleep on Safety in the Trucking Industry

91

The Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Their Technicians

92

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

93

Understanding Diesel Emission System Maintenance

94

Making It Possible: The Century-Long Journey of AMBAC

95

How Air Disc Brakes are Different from S-Cam Brakes

96

What You Need to Know About Brake Safety Week in 2023

97

Transform Your Truck into a Fuel-Saving Transformer

98

Distributor Success: Technology and Supplier Diversification

99

Under the Hood: Navigating Truck Repair & Tools

100

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

101

Keeping Your Fleets Cool with Coolant, HVAC, and Hoses

102

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

103

2 Things Fleets Need to Lower Emissions and Increase Performance

104

How Fleets Can Use Maintenance Software to Save Time and Money

105

The Next Generation of Diesel Technicians: WyoTech Tour

106

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

107

Yokohama Tires: Because Every Mile Counts

108

How to Prepare for the EPA's 2027 Emissions Regulations

109

Preventing Wheel-Offs and Saving Lives with STEMCO

110

6 Tools Every Repair Shop Needs

111

Are Fleet Safety and Productivity Technologies Worth It in 2023?

112

How John Deere’s MOU Impacts the Trucking Industry?

113

Maximize Vehicle Uptime with Uptake

114

What Makes SAMPA Stand Out in Heavy-Duty Parts

115

Life-Saving Cargo Securement Solutions at HDAW

116

During Economic Downturns Every Sale Counts

117

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

118

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

119

Lightning-Fast Circuit Board Repair

120

2023 Brings Big Changes for MEMA

121

Dead Batteries? You Need an Engine Start Module

122

The Amazon Experience for Heavy-Duty Parts

123

The Uber of Roadside Repair

124

The Diesel Queen Tackles the Technician Shortage

125

The Future of Electrification and Autonomous Trucks

126

A Fitting Solution to a Big Problem

127

Alternators for the Age of Electrification

128

How Fast Flaps Saves Fleets Money

129

Personalized Preventative Maintenance for Fleets

130

AAPEX22: Critical Engine Parts for Trucks

131

AAPEX22: Suspension, Steering, and Fifth Wheel Parts

132

AAPEX22: Refrigerant and Engine Cooling Parts

133

These Parts Aren't Supposed to Fail

134

The Power of Rich Content

135

The Core Issue with REMAN

136

Traction Products that Keep You on the Road

137

High-Quality Trailers that Last a Lifetime

138

Helping Fleets Get Started with EVs

139

Supercharge Your Fleet with Lithium Batteries

140

How to Reduce Diesel Fuel Consumption and Save Money

141

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

142

How to Build a Successful Fleet

143

How to be BOLD During Uncertain Economic Times

144

Trade School Scholarships for Technicians

145

Optimism About Trucking Economy BUT What About Heavy-Duty Parts

146

How Multifunctional Brake and Marker Lights Save Lives

147

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

148

What to Do About High Fuel Prices

149

3 Myths About Diesel Emissions Systems

150

5 Tips You Need to Know to Protect Your Personal Security

151

Cybersecurity Risks with Autonomous Trucks

152

5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Used Equipment

153

The Massive Impact of the Worldwide Semiconductor Shortage

154

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

155

3 Myths About Selling Parts Online

156

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

157

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

158

Creating a Pipeline of Techs with Employer Branding

159

Why Companies Are Passing on Credit Card Processing Fees

160

What to Expect in a Recession?

161

Strategies for Getting the Parts You Need

162

How to Use Videos to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

163

Why Domestic Manufacturing is More Important Than Ever Before

164

How Veterans Can Solve the Driver and Technician Shortage

165

How Technology is Changing Batteries on Commercial Vehicles

166

Helping Commercial Fleets Adopt EVs with Confidence

167

How to Streamline the Ordering Process Using a Product Configurator

168

4 Causes of Common Rail Injector Failures

169

Helping Commercial Fleets Optimize EVs

170

Maximize Uptime with Prestone Coolant

171

Seeing Clearly Matters with Clear Plus

172

The Future of Fan Clutches

173

Cargo Control with Kinedyne

174

70 Years of Pneumatic Accessories Experience

175

Your Turbo Solution for a Lower Cost per Mile

176

Shifting Gears with High-Quality Clutches

177

More Than Just Truck Parts with Kelly’s Truck Parts

178

Training Technicians a High Priority in Trucking Industry

179

Comprehensive Inspections and Accurate Diagnostics Leads to More Uptime

180

Creating Pivotal Change in the Transportation Industry

181

Making Alternative Energy Usable for the Trucking Industry

182

Maintaining the Bus Industry in 2022

183

What Services Do Fleets Need in 2022?

184

How to Streamline Maintenance for Commercial Fleets

185

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

186

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

187

Overcoming Parts Shortages by Expanding Your Supplier Network

188

A Remanufactured DEF Supply Modules Now Available

189

How to Lower Fuel Costs and Reduce Regens

190

The Future of Purchasing Heavy-Duty Parts

191

More than Just Diagnostics with Diesel Laptops

192

A Powerful and Affordable Diagnostic Tool

193

The State of the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket in 2022

194

Celebrating Remanufacturing on REMAN Day in 2022

195

What Are Fleets Asking for From Manufacturers?

196

A Full Suite of On-Board Scales for Every Fleet

197

What Do Fleets Need from the Independent Service Channel?

198

Connection Management for Commercial Fleets

199

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

200

Two New Tires for the Last-Mile Delivery Sector

201

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

202

Technician Training for ADAS

203

Recruiting and Retaining Technicians in the Trucking Industry

204

How Usage Based Insurance Can Lower Your Total Costs

205

How Heavy-Duty Parts Companies Use Twitter

206

What Truck Drivers Need to be Successful in 2022

207

Data Entry Automation Software for Trucking Companies

208

How to Use Instagram to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

209

Special Request: Donate to the West Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

210

Helping the Trucking Industry Win the Battle of the Bulge

211

How to Use Facebook to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

212

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

213

What is Really Causing the Supply Chain Issues?

214

Why LinkedIn is the B2B Social Media Platform to Use

215

Top Trends in Diesel Engine Repair - An HDAW Live Interview

216

How to Develop Relationships with Heavy-Duty Parts Manufacturers

217

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

218

Empowering Repair Shops - An HDAW Live Interview

219

Eliminating Gaps in Communication When a Driver is Broken Down

220

Should I Start a Podcast?

221

Digital Communication Trends in the Trucking Industry

222

Is Your Fleet Road Ready?

223

The Pitch Every Salesperson Should be Using

224

Solder is Holding Everything Together

225

Invest in Training Your Repair Technicians

226

You've Launched an eCommerce Site - Now What?

227

A Modern Twist to Professional Tools

228

Why a Premium Benefits Package Matters for Independent Repair Shops

229

The Role of Big Data in the Customer Buying Journey

230

Supply Shortages Impacting Availability of Air Springs

231

How Safety and Lower Maintenance Costs are Linked

232

What Will Make a Website Successful in 2022?

233

How Fan Drives Are Designed for Commercial Trucks

234

How to Create an Idle Reduction Culture in Your Fleet

235

How to Sell Heavy-Duty Parts in a Digital World

236

Clarience Technologies Acquires LED Autolamps

237

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

238

Looking Back on 2021

239

Should a Repair Shop Have an eCommerce Store?

240

Diesel Training for Repair Technicians

241

Buying Parts for Repair Shops Has Never Been So Easy

242

3 Reasons Parts Companies Need to Use VMRS

243

Fan Drive Technology That Lowers Emissions

244

How to Predict Inventory Needs by Region

245

3 Ways to Improve Your Trucks Performance

246

How to Help Customers with Cooling Issues

247

5 Facts About Aerodynamics on Tractor Trailers

248

3 Things You Need to Know About Diesel Emissions Systems

249

2 Ways to Lower Block Heaters Electricity Costs

250

Diagnosing Turbo Failures by the Color of the Exhaust

251

5 Ways to Keep Technicians

252

Why Repair Restrictions Threaten the Trucking Industry

253

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

254

NARSA/IDEA Trade Association – Your Way to Success

255

Axle Repair Big Opportunity for Fleets and Repair Shops

256

Why You Should Become a TMC Member Today

257

New Applications for Thermal Spray Technology

258

The Integration of Supply Chains and Independent Repair Shops

259

Pay More Attention to Preventative Aftertreatment Maintenance

260

What is the WABCO Service Partners Program?

261

The Impact of Parts Shortages on Fleets

262

State of Heavy-Duty Repair

263

Heavy-Duty Couplings, Pintle Hitches, and Drawbar Eyes

264

Ramping Up Heavy-Duty Parts Support

265

On-Board Scales for Commercial Trucks and Trailers

266

Diesel Parts Has Gone Mobile

267

Understanding the Different Types of DPF Cleaning Processes

268

Why Parts Distributors Should Embrace Selling Heavy-Duty Engine Parts

269

Celebrating 100 Episodes

270

Ride Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Trailers

271

Supporting Independent Parts Resellers in 2021 and Beyond…

272

Transforming a Business to Meet Customer Needs

273

A Unique Line of High-Performance Fully Loaded Hub Assemblies

274

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

275

Wheel Torque Solutions for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

276

Overcoming the Shortage of Diesel Technicians

277

Announcing the Launch of the Diesel Decoder

278

The Expanding Air Disc Brake Market in North America

279

Rebuilding Diesel Engines in 2021 and Beyond...

280

Why Remanufacturing Matters to the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

281

Diesel Emissions Systems Made Easy

282

An Award-Winning Diagnostic Leak Detector

283

Why Fleets Should Invest in High-Quality Brake Chambers

284

How the OEMs Parts Strategy is Impacting the Aftermarket

285

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

286

An Efficient and Sustainable Solution for Oil Changes

287

An Original Equipment Manufacturer on Six Continents

288

Electric Power Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks

289

Filtration is a Science in Itself

290

What to Expect in 2021 from HDPR

291

Looking Back on 2020

292

How Will Heavy-Duty Parts Distribution Change?

293

Why Silicone Hoses Perform Better

294

Smart Visibility Systems for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

295

An Example of Aftermarket Engineering

296

Total Support for the Aftermarket from ZF Wabco

297

Dealing with Contamination in Hydraulic Systems

298

Keeping Turbo Chargers Working at Peak Efficiency

299

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Started with eCommerce

300

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

301

What is a Tire Mask or Tuff Deck?

302

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

303

High-Quality Parts from Meritor Means Better Performance for Fleets

304

High-Quality Electrical Components

305

Thermal Management - Rugged HVAC Parts for Fleets

306

A Wide Range of Parts Designed to Meet Fleets Specifications

307

More than Just Air Horns and Ride Control Systems

308

eCommerce and the Heavy-Duty Parts Industry

309

Durable Polyurethane Bushings that Save You Money

310

Aftertreatment Products - Now the Largest Expense Fleets Have

311

Key Drivers to Sell More Heavy-Duty Parts

312

The Industry's First Serviceable Spindle

313

Reliable Alternators and Starters That You Can Count On

314

What You Need to Know About Diagnostic Tools

315

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

316

A Company Taking the Lead on Mobilizing Commercial Vehicle Intelligence

317

A Quick and Easy Tool for Diagnosing Trailers

318

Celebrating Our 1-Year Anniversary

319

There's More to a Kingpin Than Most People Realize

320

The World's Most Advanced Protection Against Tire Puncture

321

Introducing Behind the Wheels Podcast by Alcoa Wheels

322

Helping Repair Shops Get Through COVID-19

323

High-Quality Fuel Injection Systems That Won’t Quit

324

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

325

A Tested and Tortured Floor Mat That Saves Your Truck

326

The Game-Changing Scorpion Floor Jack

327

A Unique Heavy-Duty Truck Parts Marketplace

328

The Many Innovations of Dana Incorporated

329

The Real Cost of a Reman DPF Filter

330

A Heavy-Duty Parts Tool Never Seen Before

331

Advanced Tools for Heavy-Duty Parts Identification

332

How to Make Your Parts Business Successful in the 2020s

333

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

334

Attention Truck Repair Shop Owners Meet the iTRG

335

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

336

Turbo Talk with John Ferry of Turbo Solutions

337

Training the Next Generation with Eric Rubio

338

Disaster Avoidance with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

339

Windshield Repair with Brian Le Mon of RockPro

340

Women in Trucking with Shelley Uvanile-Hesch of WTFC

341

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

342

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

343

A Complete Wheel End Solution with Ben McIvor of SKF

344

5 Ways to Make Your Business Better in 2020

345

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

346

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

347

Collision Repair in the 21st Century with Chris Sterwerf

348

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

349

Buying Heavy-Duty Tools with David Martin

350

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

351

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

352

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

353

Spicer Select Aftermarket Drivetrain Products by Dana

354

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

355

How to Choose the Proper Air Dryer Cartridge for Your Truck

356

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

357

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

358

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

359

Rebuilding a Diesel Engine with Bill Mirth of IPD

360

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

361

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

362

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

363

Properly Maintain Diesel Particulate Filters with Dave Jerman of RoadWarrior

364

5 Tips for Identifying Problems with Your Air Conditioning System

365

Why Premium Brakes Save Money with Bob Hicks of Marathon Brake

366

Cost-per-Mile vs. Purchase Price

367

Meet Your Host Jamie Irvine

368

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