Monthly Archives: April 2019

PACCAR Parts announces Flexfab and Weller Reman as 2018 Suppliers of the Year

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RENTON, Wash., April 23, 2019 – PACCAR Parts, the global leader in parts distribution and customer support for owners and operators of heavy and medium duty commercial vehicles, recognizes Flexfab as the Proprietary Supplier of the Year and Weller Reman as the Commodity Supplier of the Year for 2018.

These North American awards are presented to suppliers who demonstrate excellence in operational efficiency, retail growth initiatives, parts availability, cost management and program support.

Flexfab receives the 2018 Proprietary Supplier of the Year Award for exceptional on-time shipping and outstanding program support.

“Flexfab’s achievement of 99.9 percent on-time shipment reflects their strong drive to maximize uptime for our customers and provide outstanding support to the Kenworth and Peterbilt dealer networks,” said Blanka Kopacz, PACCAR Parts director of product marketing. “We appreciate Flexfab’s ongoing partnership with PACCAR Parts and their focus on continuous improvement,”

Weller Reman receives the 2018 Commodity Supplier of the Year for excellent retail sales initiatives and outstanding lead-time reduction and on-time shipping performance.

“The collaboration between PACCAR Parts and Weller Reman is instrumental to providing the highest level of parts availability for our customers,” said Kopacz. “The Weller team drives excellent sales growth and customer uptime. They go the extra mile and work directly with dealers to ensure same day shipping when needed.”

The accomplishments of both suppliers contribute to excellent on-shelf availability for customers and provide significant value to the PACCAR dealer network.

“Supplier performance is a key factor to increasing customer satisfaction and industry-leading uptime,” said Chris Scheel, PACCAR Parts senior director of marketing. “Weller Reman and Flexfab’s commitment to excellent parts availability mirrors our own mission to provide the highest quality products, world class service and uptime for our customers.”

About PACCAR Parts:

PACCAR Parts drives uptime for fleets of all sizes with industry-leading products, services and customer support. PACCAR Parts operates a global network of 18 parts distribution centers that offer aftermarket parts sales support to DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships and TRP stores around the world. PACCAR Parts distributes quality products under the DAF, Kenworth, Peterbilt, PACCAR Genuine and TRP brands for all makes of trucks, trailers, buses and engines, as well as select OEM and aftermarket brands from around the world. Regardless of the make, model or age of the truck, PACCAR Parts takes pride in providing quality brands that exceed customer expectations. For more information, visit PACCARParts.com.

PACCAR Parts announces sponsorship of Women in Trucking

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RENTON, Wash., April 8, 2019 – PACCAR Parts is proud to have sponsored Women in Trucking’s Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event, held at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

During the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event, PACCAR Parts representatives were on-site to speak with drivers regarding the products and services offered by PACCAR Parts, including PACCAR Genuine first-fit parts, TRP all-makes replacement parts for trucks, trailers and buses, and the industry-leading 7/24 uptime support provided by PACCAR Parts’ 365 Customer Center.

“PACCAR Parts will partner with Women in Trucking throughout 2019 as a corporate member and sponsor,” said Maegan Ortega, HR director at PACCAR Parts. “Through this partnership, PACCAR Parts will support a worthy cause and enhance our own best practices regarding gender inclusivity in the work place.”

Women in Trucking (WIT) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase opportunities for women in the trucking industry. WIT holds this event annually to celebrate and recognize female truck operators. It is the only event of its kind and featured guest speakers, giveaways for attendees and live music.

“PACCAR Parts is proud to join other PACCAR divisions in supporting Women in Trucking,” said David Danforth, PACCAR Parts general manager and PACCAR vice president. “By partnering with WIT, PACCAR Parts will help support the women in our industry.”

About PACCAR Parts:

PACCAR Parts drives uptime for fleets of all sizes with industry-leading products, services and customer support. PACCAR Parts operates a global network of 18 parts distribution centers that offer aftermarket parts sales support to DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships and TRP Stores around the world. PACCAR Parts distributes quality products under the DAF, Kenworth, Peterbilt, PACCAR Genuine and TRP brands for all makes of trucks, trailers, buses and engines, as well as select OEM and aftermarket brands from around the world. Regardless of the make, model or age of the truck, PACCAR Parts takes pride in providing quality brands that exceed customer expectations. For more information, visit PACCARParts.com.