Parts for Trucks Podcast
Parts for Trucks Podcast
Podcast Description
Looking to optimize your operations and drive success in the heavy-duty trucking industry? The Parts for Trucks Podcast delivers actionable insights, expert advice, and practical solutions for professionals like you—whether you're a fleet manager, repair technician, parts procurement specialist, or truck owner/operator. We provide the knowledge you need to streamline processes, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the curve in truck repair and parts procurement. From mastering the latest technologies to improving inventory management, our content is designed to boost efficiency, minimize downtime, and help you make smarter, more informed decisions that propel your business forward. Tune in and take your business to the next level!
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily explores themes related to improving trucking operations, cost reduction, and industry insights. Episodes cover critical topics such as the evolution of the transportation industry, parts procurement strategies, and service capabilities, with concrete examples like Episode 2's historical overview of Canadian trucking and Episode 3's deep dive into Parts For Trucks' service offerings.
Looking to optimize your operations and drive success in the heavy-duty trucking industry? The Parts for Trucks Podcast delivers actionable insights, expert advice, and practical solutions for professionals like you—whether you’re a fleet manager, repair technician, parts procurement specialist, or truck owner/operator. We provide the knowledge you need to streamline processes, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the curve in truck repair and parts procurement. From mastering the latest technologies to improving inventory management, our content is designed to boost efficiency, minimize downtime, and help you make smarter, more informed decisions that propel your business forward. Tune in and take your business to the next level!
Episode 6: In this summer-themed episode of the Parts for Trucks Podcast, host Jamie Irvine dives into the critical topic of keeping commercial vehicles cool during the hottest months of the year. With rising temperatures posing serious risks to drivers and equipment, Jamie is joined by Ken Brandt from Horton and Mike Helm from Arctic Traveler Canada to explore preventative maintenance strategies, cooling system technologies, and practical tips for fleets. The episode emphasizes the importance of proactive care to avoid costly breakdowns and ensure driver safety and comfort.
Key Topics Covered:
- Heat Risks for Drivers and Equipment: How extreme summer temperatures impact truck drivers, mobile technicians, and cooling systems.
- Cooling System Failures: Common causes of overheating, including fan clutch issues and AC system leaks.
- Fan Clutch Technologies: Overview of on/off, two-speed, and variable-speed fan clutches and their applications.
- Preventative Maintenance: Best practices for inspecting and maintaining cooling systems, including air pressure checks, component inspections, and rebuild intervals.
- Remanufacturing Insights: Horton’s high standards for reman fan clutches and how fleets can benefit from reman programs.
- Inventory and Support Tools: Horton’s VIN decoder, Quick View tool, and Power BI reporting to streamline parts identification and availability.
- AC System Maintenance: Tips from Arctic Traveler Canada on preventing AC failures, including running systems in winter and replacing dryers after repairs.
- Vocational Equipment Support: Specialized solutions for off-road, agricultural, and mining equipment cooling systems.
Resources Mentioned:
- Parts for Trucks Website
- Horton’s 17-digit VIN Decoder Tool
- Horton Quick View Inventory Tool
- Preventative Maintenance Checklists from Horton
- Arctic Traveler Canada’s HVAC support and custom coil manufacturing
Guest Bio:
- Ken Brandt – Director of On Road, Horton: With over 40 years in the heavy-duty industry and 25 years at Horton, Ken Brandt brings deep expertise in fan clutch technology and fleet support. He oversees Horton’s On Road division and is a passionate advocate for preventative maintenance and customer training. Ken has played a key role in developing Horton’s remanufacturing standards and support tools for distributors and fleets.
- Mike Helm – Arctic Traveler Canada: Mike Helm represents Arctic Traveler Canada, a company specializing in HVAC systems for commercial, agricultural, and off-road vehicles since 1960. With a strong focus on preventative maintenance and customer education, Mike supports fleets across Canada in maintaining reliable AC systems and minimizing downtime during extreme weather conditions.
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