Inventory management

Lean on digital fleet network during economic downturn experts say

Trading in a spreadsheet for a fleet network management platform can help cut costs when revenue streams run narrow.

October 4, 2022

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The importance of e-commerce sites during a parts shortage

Industry e-commerce sites should be in the playbook of all parts and service providers when sourcing much needed truck parts.

April 22, 2022

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Industry suppliers on battling inflation, updating pricing sheets

With so much of the parts market already in upheaval, suppliers are doing their best to provide ample warning and explanations before implementing additional but necessary price increases to reduce their burden on their distributor partners.

February 18, 2022

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Tire prices likely to extend climb this year

Tire manufacturers talk factors that led to 'unprecedented' price hikes in 2021 and brace for ongoing supply chain challenges in 2022.

February 6, 2022

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Is it time to (re)consider adopting vendor managed inventory?

Those who previously used VMI and those who never have, might want to do some research to see if it’s right for them — especially during the parts crunch.

December 21, 2021

Bar chart of supplier VMI benefits ranked.

VIPAR Heavy Duty gives organizational update at convention

The opening general session of the 2021 VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference was filled with updates from leadership on projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the group's position in the industry.

October 18, 2021

VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO Chris Baer

Where have all the truck parts gone?

From EGR coolers and sensors to water pumps, fleets are scrambling to find the repair parts they need.

July 11, 2021

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Trucksmiths embracing change

The trucking industry has been changing since horse drawn wagons started being replaced by the first Mack Brothers motorized vehicles in Manhattan in 1904.

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Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'

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House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers

Julie Van de Kamp

U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated

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Supply chain correction helps put the 'worst of the inflation crisis behind us'

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

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