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Tire Balancing: The Importance of Balancing Truck Tires
Do you drive a truck in the local area? If so, you need to make sure you keep your tires balanced. If you drive a typical sedan around town, you probably take your car to the shop for routine oil changes and tire rotations. An important part of this tire rotation is making sure your […]
07/12/21 Read more
The Isuzu N Series Makeover Sets the Standard
For many years, Isuzu has been one of the leaders in the automotive industry. By focusing on an attitude of continual improvement, Isuzu has positioned itself as one of the major authorities in the field. This hasn’t stopped, as the Isuzu N Series recently got a makeover as well. Recently, Isuzu commercial truck of America […]
07/06/21 Read more
Truck Safety Creates an Efficient Trucking Company
We’ve all heard the expression “safety first.” It’s a phrase that’s extremely relevant to the trucking industry as it relates to the driver behind the wheel and everyone else on the road. But safety has even bigger implications for trucking companies. It breeds efficiencies that keep organizations running strong and profitable. Building a Culture of […]
06/30/21 Read more
Mack OTA Parameter Updates are Now Unlimited
As one of the pioneers of remote programming, Mack Trucks is once again pushing the limits… by going unlimited. Recently, Mack announced that parameter updates through its over-the-air (OTA) remote programming solution will be unlimited, which is great news for customers looking to increase uptime. “Mack wanted to make it easier for customers to implement […]
06/16/21 Read more
Done Deal: Isuzu Completes UD Trucks Purchase From Volvo
UD Trucks has been a staple of dependability and capability since the company’s inception in 1935. For the last 14 years, Volvo Trucks has owned UD and helped market it across the globe. Now the brand is changing hands. Isuzu recently acquired UD from Volvo and the transaction will have larger implications on the industry […]
06/01/21 Read more
Checking in on the Mack MD Series
There have been a lot of changes taking place in the automotive industry recently. One big shift is generating a lot of buzz in the field. That has to do with the Mack MD Series, which appears to be exceeding a lot of customer and industry expectations. And we can’t wait to tell you all […]
05/27/21 Read more
Nextran Truck Centers Acquires Westfall-O’Dell Truck Sales
The acquisition expands Nextran’s footprint nationally GAINESVILLE, FL, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nextran Truck Centers, a full-service, commercial truck dealer network, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kansas City-based Westfall GMC Truck, Inc. and Westfall-O’Dell of Colorado, Inc. The acquisition of Westfall-O’Dell expands Nextran’s footprint from 18 locations across […]
05/13/21 Read more
Sizing Up Medium-Duty Trucks: Isuzu NPR vs NRR
When it comes to medium-duty trucks that are powerful, customizable and versatile, it’s hard to beat the Isuzu N-Series. It’s one big reason Nextran Truck Centers is proud to carry them. But with many options available within the N-Series lineup, a little side-by-side comparison might help you find out which truck could be right for […]
03/22/21 Read more
Big Red X Begins in March: The Biggest Nextran Parts & Service Sale of the Year
While our newer customers may not be aware of the serious savings in their future, many Nextran Truck Centers customers know exactly what time of year it is. Every spring, the Big Red X Savings Event revs up again, promising huge annual savings to owners, drivers and fleet managers who take advantage of the monthly […]
03/01/21 Read more
How Tech like Geotab ELD Is Affecting Truck Driver Jobs, Recruiting & Training
There has been a lot of talk about technology in the trucking industry in recent decades. Often, the conversation revolves around how automation and self-driving vehicles will affect driving jobs. For a list of reasons why demand for truck driver jobs isn’t likely to disappear anytime soon, read this article we published on the subject […]
02/12/21 Read more