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The 25% Tariff Shock: What Section 232 Means for U.S. Truck Parts

The 25% Tariff Shock: What Section 232 Means for U.S. Truck Parts

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📅 Effective Date: November 1, 2025 Summary: Imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts will soon face a 25% Section 232 tariff under national security authority. This action builds on prior duties covering autos, auto parts, and key metal derivatives—materials that directly shape U.S. truck component costs. For distributors and dealers, this represents a permanent shift in pricing, especially for parts that…

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DuraBrake’s New Light and Medium-Duty Drum and Hub/Drum Line

DuraBrake’s New Light and Medium-Duty Drum and Hub/Drum Line

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DuraBrake’s light‑ and medium‑duty drum and hub/drum line is now live. Built for AL‑KO and Dexter axle families with brake diameters of 7″, 10″, 12″, and 12‑1/4″, this range is engineered for precise fit, balanced performance, and reliable availability. What you can expect: Share your requirements (platform, diameters, counts). We’ll confirm cross‑references and stock plans…

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The Real Cost of Late Containers in the Brake Parts Business

The Real Cost of Late Containers in the Brake Parts Business

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In the brake parts industry, timing is everything. Customers depend on DuraBrake for safe, reliable, and readily available components and on-schedule deliveries. But what happens when you order a container of parts expecting it on a certain date, but it shows up months later than expected? The damage goes far beyond a missed delivery date…

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How WDs and Dealers Can Help Fleets Prepare for Brake Safety Week

How WDs and Dealers Can Help Fleets Prepare for Brake Safety Week

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Brake Safety Week, conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is a major annual enforcement campaign across North America. This year, it is August 24-30, 2025.  Thousands of roadside inspections are carried out with a targeted focus on brake system performance, which continues to be a top driver of out-of-service violations. For Warehouse Distributors (WDs)…

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The Smart Buyer’s Guide to Truck Parts in Uncertain Markets

The Smart Buyer’s Guide to Truck Parts in Uncertain Markets

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Buying truck parts used to be simple—compare prices and pick a vendor. Not anymore. Today’s market is shaped by volatile steel prices, global supply chain instability, and most of all, constantly changing tariffs and trade policies. Smart buyers are adapting by being proactive rather than reactive. Here’s how to build a sourcing strategy that keeps…

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