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Episode 270: In this episode, we explore the notion that the best solutions are often the simplest ones. Join us as we delve into the world of parts, tools, and repairs, focusing on the ingenuity and effectiveness of Milton's specialty tools, Krown's rust protection solutions, and IAT's trusted AMT clutches. Discover how these simple yet clever products can make a significant impact on various applications. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the power of simplicity in solving complex problems.

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Episode 269:  In this episode, we showcase three top suppliers who have shown a strong commitment to their resellers and end users by addressing market needs. FPPF, Goodyear, and ConMet are members of HDA Truck Pride's supplier network. Their innovative solutions in fuel additives, air springs, and wheel end optimization play a critical role in driving fleet efficiency and generating cost savings.

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FinditParts: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to the largest source for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States and Canada. Buy your parts from FinditParts.

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Episode 268: Warmer weather is here, and with the change in season comes a new focus for fleet maintenance. In this episode, we’re staying cool with Prestone coolants, EverCo HVAC components, and silicone hoses from FlexFab.

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FinditParts: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to the largest source for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States and Canada. Buy your parts from FinditParts.

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Episode 267: The heavy-duty parts industry is a PEOPLE business. In this episode, you’ll hear from Mark and Ethan Decker of Jerry & Keith’s, and Tom Labat from Vander Haag’s. These two parts distributors share an understanding that building relationships and investing in people are essential to success in the heavy-duty parts industry. They are also both members of HDA Truck Pride and these interviews took place at their Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

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SAMPA: Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com

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Episode 266: In the news, we are endlessly hearing about how new mandates are being put in place that will push us to battery-electric vehicles and other zero-emission vehicles in the next 10 years. But the reality is there are major hurdles to reaching those goals, which means we’re going to have ICE vehicles around for many years to come.

In this episode, we talk to two subject matter experts to understand how fleets can reduce their costs, and improve productivity while also meeting the standards for greener fleets.

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FinditParts: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to the largest source for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States and Canada. Buy your parts from FinditParts.

SAMPA: Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com

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Episode 265: The complexity of commercial vehicles, and the advancement of technology in the trucking industry, makes it increasingly more difficult for fleets to keep track of their maintenance programs. Large mega-fleets are using robust software, but what about smaller fleets with smaller budgets? In this episode, we discuss a configurable software solution that is specifically designed for growing fleets.

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FinditParts: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to the largest source for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States and Canada. Buy your parts from FinditParts.

SAMPA: Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com

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Episode 264: In this episode, we have a special experience for you. While attending HDA Truck Pride’s Annual Meeting, we had the opportunity to take a tour of WyoTech, a unique trade school in Laramie, Wyoming, that offers a fast-paced diesel technician training program. Afterward, we heard from Cindy Barlow about what makes WyoTech different.

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FinditParts: Are you looking to purchase heavy-duty parts and get your commercial vehicle repaired? Get access to the largest source for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States and Canada. Buy your parts from FinditParts.

SAMPA: Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com

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Episode 263: Parts purchasing has always been a key factor in keeping trucks and trailers on the road. In this episode, we start by getting behind the scenes at what it’s like for large dealerships to purchase parts right now in the current market. After that, we had the opportunity to interview industry experts at Work Truck Week and MATS about the solutions they are providing to the industry.

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2. Looking for high-quality fuel injection for heavy-duty applications? Buy now from AMBACInternational.com/Aftermarket
3. Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com
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Episode 262: We’re at TMC at the Annual meeting in Orlando Florida, and this is the time for us to get together as an industry. The fleets are here, the suppliers are here, and it’s really an opportunity for us to talk about new products.

While at the show, we had an opportunity to meet and talk with Yokohama Tire Corporation about their new tires that are lowering costs for fleets, keeping our roadways safe, as well as keeping fleets on the road longer.

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1. Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
2. Looking for high-quality fuel injection for heavy-duty applications? Buy now from AMBACInternational.com/Aftermarket
3. Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com
4. Looking for OEM genuine parts? Buy now from AlliantPower.com

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Episode 261: In December of 2022, the EPA made an announcement that they have set their standards for heavy-duty vehicles for the year 2027. We have known for some time that these regulations were coming, but now that they’re here, and we have some insight into these regulations, we now understand how these are going to impact the trucking industry as a whole. In this episode, we have 3 subject matter experts to talk about some of these implications.

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Sponsors of this Episode:

1. Want to look up parts but don’t have a part number or the VIN? Download Diesel Parts for free on Desktop or on your Apple or Android device.
2. Looking for high-quality fuel injection for heavy-duty applications? Buy now from AMBACInternational.com/Aftermarket
3. Looking for suspension, steering, and 5th wheel parts? Buy now from SAMPA.com
4. Looking for OEM genuine parts? Buy now from AlliantPower.com

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