RepairLink: Bringing Speed, Savings, and Convenience To Online Truck Parts Buying
When service technicians and parts managers with Watsontown Trucking Company needed parts in a hurry, there was rarely a quick solution. They’d call their supplier and hope the parts were in stock and available for quick delivery. If one supplier didn’t have the parts they needed, they’d be forced to call the next supplier on their list, and so on. However, the rise of ecommerce has dramatically changed commercial truck parts purchasing.
Smith and Dean Graduate from ATD Academy
Ascendance Truck Centers is pleased to announce that Jared Smith, Truck Sales Professional, and Collin Dean, General Manager of Ascendance Idealease, recently graduated from the 2023 American Truck Dealers (ATD) Academy.
International® Super Truck II
The results from International SuperTruck II demonstrates innovative vehicle efficiency improvements and advancements to high-voltage electrification. Co-funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), the SuperTruck II program highlights reduced emissions from on-road freight transportation with partner companies.
Connor Moon Awarded Technician of Influence For June 2023
Ascendance Truck Centers is pleased to announce that Connor Moon, Service Technician based in the Johnstown, PA, branch, was recently honored with 2023 Rookie Technician
Why Gamble on Your Aging Fleet? 8 Benefits of a Full-Service Truck Lease
Many owners, operators, or managers with an aging truck or fleet face the same issues. Escalating total costs of ownership, ongoing maintenance, fears of breakdown, and trying to anticipate the unknowns in the vehicle’s dwindling life have them at a crossroads. As costs of ownership rise and ownership of an aging fleet grow increasingly complicated, leasing eliminates many of the headaches. How do you know if a full-service lease is right for your situation? Weigh these considerations…
How to Prepare Your Truck for Warmer Weather
Ten key preventative maintenance items to consider before driving in warmer weather conditions.
Quarterly Parts Specials
Check out our Quarterly Parts Specials running July through September 2023. Specials this quarter include Bendix Air Dryers, Cummins Water Pumps, Fleetrite Alternators, and much more!
Courtesy Inspections: Safety, Reliability, a Glimpse into a Truck’s Future
When approached by a commercial truck service writer/advisor with an offer of a “courtesy” vehicle inspection, some suspicious truck owners, fleet managers, or operators may immediately think, “upsell.” Nothing’s free, the myth goes, and a shop wouldn’t offer a complimentary inspection without “finding” repairs in dire need of doing.
Tyler Weed Awarded Technician of Influence For May 2023
Ascendance Truck Centers, an Ascendance Truck Center, is pleased to announce that Tyler Weed, Service Technician based in the Erie, PA, branch, was recently honored
Ascendance Idealease Gives Back by Partnering with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Ascendance Idealease, based in Harrisburg, PA, recently volunteered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to package meals for families in need. On Saturday, May 20,
Your Guide to Buying a Dependable Used, Commercial Truck – Part 2
In Part One of Your Guide to Buying a Dependable Used, Commercial Truck, we discussed some critical tips you can follow to help ensure the investment you are making in a used commercial truck best fits your needs. In this post, we are going to continue to look at some additional, yet no less important tips to consider prior to your next purchase of a used truck.
Your Guide to Buying a Dependable Used, Commercial Truck – Part 1
Today’s truck buyer is in a unique position compared to just a few months ago. Supplies of new and high-quality used vehicles are still low, but gradually growing since the pandemic. At the same time, demand for dependable used trucks of all types remains strong. If you’re one of the thousands who have decided to buy a used truck or commercial vehicle, how can you ensure your investment will deliver over the long haul?
