HDMA Announces Major Change in 2021
2021 to see a major change at the Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) with a new President and COO which brings the current leadership of Tim Kraus to a conclusion when he retires next year.
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ZF Presents Middleware and Establishes Global Software Center
The vehicle of the future will feature high levels of networking and automation defined by software. But a “software-defined car” (or semi-truck) is much more than a ”smartphone on wheels” even if the vehicle operation increasingly resembles that of a smartphone.
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Why Many Heavy-Duty Parts Companies are in Trouble and What to Do About It
Our industry is facing many changes and some of those changes are driven by technology and changing buying habits. How do we adapt and respond to the changing landscape? Fortunately, we can learn from history because it repeats itself. keep reading »
Heavy-Duty Truck Review – Notable 2021 Daimler Trucks
With new technology and the widespread introduction of electric trucks, we wanted to review the 2021 lineup of North American manufactured Class 8 Commercial Trucks. In this article, we review notable 2021 Daimler Trucks.
While we aren’t going to cover every truck in the 2021 lineup we are going to focus on notable trucks with technology that is significant to fleets.
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Silicone vs. EPDM Hoses
We often hear about the battle between rubber, and silicone. However, when it comes to the hoses on your heavy-duty truck, should you go with a silicone hose or stick with EPDM?
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Heavy-Duty Truck Review – Notable 2021 Mack & Volvo Trucks
With new technology and the widespread introduction of electric trucks, we wanted to review the 2021 lineup of North American manufactured Class 8 Commercial Trucks. In this article, we review notable 2021 Mack & Volvo Trucks.
While we aren’t going to cover every truck in the 2021 lineup we are going to focus on notable trucks with technology that is significant to fleets.
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