The Heavy Duty Parts Report
Each week Jamie Irvine and his guests have conversations that empower heavy-duty people. They discuss tips, tools, and technology that help heavy-duty parts manufacturers and distributors sell the right parts to fleets, repair shops, and truck operators.
Episodes
336 episodes
A Simple Approach to Turbochargers with Big Fuel Savings
Episode 336: Financial headwinds are slowing the trucking industry down. Parts companies must improve their value proposition, and one of the quickest ways to accomplish this is to bring innovative products to the attention of cust...
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Season 7
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Episode 336
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39:08
Correct Parts Identification Critical for Success in Repair Shops
Episode 335: Technology is revolutionizing the heavy-duty parts industry, but how can it keep pace with the challenges of accurate parts identification? Join us as Joe Steward from Betts Truck Parts shares his experience of using modern ...
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Season 7
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Episode 335
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38:25
Low Voltage Batteries Essential for the Future of Heavy-Duty Trucks
Episode 334: Technology is not only changing on commercial vehicles, but it is changing parts manufacturing and distribution as well. In our interview we will be airing a rerun of one of our most popular interviews in the last year...
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Season 7
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Episode 334
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28:50
Brake Safety Week 2024
Episode 333: What if a simple brake inspection could save lives on the road? In this episode we talk about the life-or-death importance of Brake Safety Week, running from August 25th to August 31st, 2024. This safety week is organi...
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Season 7
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Episode 333
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22:16
From Racing Go-Karts to Machining Parts for Peterbilt Trucks
Episode 332: What happens when a passion for racing go-karts evolves into a career in the machining industry? Our featured guest Alan Speyrer, owner of AES Machine, transformed a love for problem-solving and machining into a succes...
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Season 7
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Episode 332
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22:44
Good For the Economy AND the Environment?
Episode 331: When you run a heavy-duty parts and service business you are often faced with decisions where you have to weigh two competing things and make tough decisions. The trucking industry faces this on a national level. With ...
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Season 7
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Episode 331
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35:54
Take Advantage of Training by Horton
Episode 330: In this episode we talk training – why it is so necessary, ways to make it accessible to employees and customers, and why some companies refuse to train their people. Our host, Jamie Irvine, starts by discussing 3 myth...
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Season 7
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Episode 330
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36:54
Why Truckers Should Start Planning for Winter in July
Episode 329: Being reactive costs the trucking industry millions of dollars every year. Once something breaks down, it is costing you so much more money than if you planned for it in advance. Most people understand this for fleets and ow...
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Season 7
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Episode 329
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33:54
Volatile Market Conditions Continue to Affect Heavy-Duty
Episode 328: In these volatile times it is more important than ever to pay attention to the important things in your business rather than only focusing on the urgent day to day tasks. Being proactive and having a solid plan can be the di...
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Season 7
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Episode 328
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24:35
Technician Retention and Safety in the Heavy-Duty Repair Industry
Episode 327: Retaining skilled technicians in the heavy-duty repair industry is a challenge that many businesses face. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, impacting the overall efficiency and productivity of repair shops. O...
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Season 7
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Episode 327
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34:26
True or False: Remanufacturing is in Decline
Episode 326: We start this episode discussing the essential phases of remanufacturing—including disassembly, thorough cleaning, failure analysis, reassembly, and testing—and reveal how you can apply these steps to identify and resolve is...
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Season 7
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Episode 326
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40:16
Preparing for Brake Safety Week 2024
Episode 325: Brake Safety Week is coming up at the end of August. Last year, over 500 commercial vehicles were removed from North American roads after just one day of surprise inspections for having brake components that were unsaf...
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Season 7
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Episode 325
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28:00
Filter Out Contaminants with Fleetguard
Episode 324: In this episode, we talk about contaminants that need to be filtered out – out of your business and out of your commercial vehicle air and fuel system. In our That’s Not Heavy Duty segment, Jamie tells a story of an ir...
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Season 7
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Episode 324
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45:55
The Difference Between Preventative and Predictive Maintenance with Intangles
Episode 323: In this episode we discuss the need to change with the times in order to avoid being left behind. Things are certainly changing fast with technology in the trucking and parts industry and there are certain things that ...
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Season 7
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Episode 323
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34:43
Parts Cost Trends at the VMRS System Level
Episode 322: Tracking parts cost trends is vital in the heavy-duty parts industry. The last 6 months of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 were flat or even down for many heavy-duty parts companies as the freight recession affected the i...
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Season 7
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Episode 322
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35:07
Challenge the Status Quo and Grow Your Business with Prestone
Episode 321: In this week’s episode we start by talking about 3 common ideas in heavy-duty parts that need to be challenged. First, how total cost of operation should be considered over purchase price. Second, how salespeople are not usu...
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Season 7
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Episode 321
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26:27
How to Create a Connection with Your Customers
Episode 320: When you sell heavy-duty parts, you often sell a lot of the same lines as your competitors. How do you make your company stand out? One way is by finding ways to invite your customers into your business and making them...
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Season 7
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Episode 320
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32:36
Taking Advantage of the Power of Group Programs
Episode 319: Group training and coaching can be great for not only learning more about a specific topic but also gaining perspective by hearing other’s experiences.Learn about Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation's remote group training...
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Season 7
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Episode 319
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33:14
Maximize Productivity by Using Data Efficiently
Episode 318: In a heavy-duty business, maximizing productivity involves using data to make decisions and take needed action. By making the most of data, heavy-duty companies can work more efficiently and save time and money.Join ...
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Season 7
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Episode 318
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35:34
Lower Your Total Cost with MGM Brakes
Episode 317: We're thrilled to announce that The Heavy Duty Parts Report is now presented by the Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation. Our consulting company works with manufacturers, distributors and repair centers to solve problems in the...
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Season 7
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Episode 317
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34:54
Relationships Are Still the Most Important Part of Heavy-Duty Sales
Episode 316: We have two heavy-duty experts ready to share the most important tips for heavy-duty people to succeed in the industry. Get ready to take notes because we’re talking about business relationships, fundamental skills needed to...
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Season 7
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Episode 316
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51:05
Empowering the Future: Celebrating Our First Scholarship Recipients at WyoTech
Episode 315: This episode announces the recipients of the HDPR scholarship for WyoTech students. Dalton Fisher and Blake Klamm, aspiring diesel technicians, are highlighted for their embodiment of heavy-duty traits. They understand the i...
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Season 7
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Episode 315
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33:16
An Electric Propulsion System on Commercial Trailers
Episode 314: Join us on an electrifying journey as our host, Jamie Irvine, interviews renowned engineer Ali Javidan, CEO and Founder of Range Energy. Javidan sheds light on the importance of electric trailers for fleets and on how they s...
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Season 7
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Episode 314
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25:26
Fleet Exhibitors Shine at TMC2024 with Innovative Parts Solutions
Episode 313: At TMC 2024, we interviewed exhibitors who highlighted innovative solutions for fleets in the trucking industry, focusing on fuel efficiency, clean air systems, and streamlined maintenance. These advancements are vital for c...
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Season 7
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Episode 313
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27:22
Technology Overload with Fleets a Common Theme at TMC2024
Episode 312: We were happy to attend this year’s TMC annual meeting in New Orleans, and we have the latest news on how the industry is embracing technology to solve common problems heavy-duty people face.In this episode, Jamie Ir...
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Season 7
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Episode 312
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30:48