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Rising Parts Costs Make Strategic Sourcing Critical
by David Seewack on April 18, 2022
The increased cost of parts means that it is more important than ever to buy smart to ensure you are getting the parts you need when and where you need them. read more
Category: Supply Chain, Logistics, E-commerce
VMRS Can Help Fleets Understand Their Parts Needs
by David Seewack on April 11, 2022
By analyzing VMRS coded maintenance and repair data, fleets gain insights into what parts they are replacing or repairing and how frequently. read more
Category: Transportation Industry, Transportation, Logistics, E-commerce, Trucking
Alternative Parts Sourcing
by David Seewack on March 28, 2022
No one knows for sure when the supply chain disruption will end, and truck parts will be plentiful again. Until things return to normal, try some of these options to get trucks back on the road making deliveries. read more
Category: Supply Chain, Logistics, E-commerce
The Evolution and Future of e-Commerce and Parts Purchasing
by David Seewack on March 21, 2022
The pandemic saw consumers turning in large numbers to e-commerce as a way to get the items they needed and wanted while staying safe. However, it merely served to accelerate a trend that had slowly been unfolding. read more
Category: Supply Chain, Logistics, E-commerce
E-commerce’s Role In Parts Procurement
by David Seewack on March 14, 2022
Savvy distributors look elsewhere to find the parts they needed to fulfill their customers’ needs. One of the places they turned to is the internet. read more
Category: Supply Chain, Logistics, E-commerce
Online Parts Sellers Can Be Your Friends
by David Seewack on March 7, 2022
While in the past, e-commerce represented only a small part of a fleet’s parts purchasing, changes in consumer buying habits that were in part the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and parts shortages have caused fleets to look beyond their traditional local parts sources in order to find the parts they need to keep their trucks operating. read more
Category: Supply Chain, Logistics, E-commerce, Trucking
Why E-commerce is the Solution to Procuring Hard-to-Find Parts
by Jennifer Lopez on December 6, 2021
Finding heavy-duty truck parts can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. Shopping for parts online can simplify the process and minimize downtime. read more
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Brake Pad Replacement: A Step-By-Step Guide
by Phoebe Trilles on September 6, 2021
Image Source: The brake pads are among the most crucial components of your truck’s braking system. They contact and apply pressure and friction to the truck’s brake rotors —those shiny, metal discs shaped like a flying saucer mounted on the wheel hubs—to slow down and stop the wheels. Once the ... read more
Category: Truck Repair
5 Helpful Tips to Keep Your Fleet Ready for Fall
by Jennifer Lopez on September 2, 2021
Image Source: Unsplash.com Trucks and commercial vehicles—if well-maintained—are built to last. They could stay productive season after season if they are properly taken care of. Fall provides fleet managers with the perfect opportunity for truck maintenance. The milder weather during this season allows mechanics, drivers, and fleet operators to do ... read more
Category: Tips and Tricks
8 Safety Tips for Operating Heavy Equipment
by Alvin Ybañez on August 30, 2021
Almost any worksite that involves construction or earthmoving tasks uses at least one type of heavy equipment. From the trusty ol’ bulldozer to advanced asphalt pavers, heavy machinery has made what was once daunting tasks faster and much more efficient to do. But while they help get work done more ... read more
Category: Tips and Tricks