‘Heavy Duty Leadership’ Program Equips Industry Leaders For Success
Students in this year’s class represented a wide range of heavy-duty aftermarket job functions and geographies and immersed themselves deeply into understanding the nuances of the business of their chosen field.
Tidewater Fleet Supply Awards 2014 Manufacturer Rep Of The Year
The award is presented annually based on votes collected from the 10 Tidewater Fleet Supply locations and the Outside Sales team. The winner for 2014 is Dan Stepp with Webb Wheel.
Class 8 Parts Expands Executive Management Team
Tara Zimmerman has been named vice president of operations; Jonathan “Finn” Lowry has been named vice president of sales and marketing; and James “Fats” Kraybill, owner, now takes on the role of full-time salesman.
Blaine Brothers Expands Into Fluid Power With Hydraulic Specialty
Hydraulic Specialty is a complete source for hydraulic products and service for on-highway and mobile needs. HSI’s specialty is in the challenging and ever-changing off-highway markets, such as rail, mining and construction.
TransAxle LLC Opens 24th Branch Location In Atlanta
TransAxle chose to combine forces with Hurricane Truck Parts to create the new branch. Paul Yarman, former president of Hurricane Truck Parts, has agreed to join the TransAxle team and lead the efforts in Atlanta.
Register By Aug. 31 To Save $100 Or More On MERA/Golisano Remanufacturing And Sustainability Conference
The MERA Remanufacturing and Sustainability Conference takes place Oct. 2 in Troy, Mich.
University Of The Aftermarket’s ‘Heavy Duty Leadership’ Begins At Northwood University
Twenty-seven heavy-duty aftermarket professionals gathered on July 21 at Northwood University for the start of the second annual Heavy Duty Leadership education conference. Heavy Duty Leadership is a weeklong leadership development program specifically designed for professionals working in the North American commercial vehicle aftermarket.
AAIA Elects New Officers And Board Directors
Two new individuals were elected to the AAIA Board of Directors: Mark Finestone, AutoZone Inc., and Richard Schwartz, Schwartz Advisors.
Weldon Parts Opens 18th Location In Perryton, Texas
Perryton, a small community in the Texas panhandle, has deep roots in oil and gas exploration, as well as farming.
Rocky Mountain Parts Specialists Broadens Utah Reach
Rocky Mountain Parts Specialists recently expanded its operations, following its acquisition of Truman Parts Co., Brigham City, Utah, in November 2012. After careful analysis of economic and market research data, Rocky Mountain said it decided to relocate the business to Lindon, Utah, south of Salt Lake City. In the process, the company also expanded into a 20,000-square-foot facility with an enhanced inventory worth more than $600,000.