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Stop Guessing, Start Testing: A Starter Motor Diagnostics Guide

Starting system failures are misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary parts replacement. Check your Starter before replacing other parts.

Gaskets and Seals in Commercial Vehicles: Types, Failures, and Maintenance Tips

When it comes to keeping heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles on the road, few components are as critical yet overlooked as gaskets and seals.

Understanding Commercial Vehicle Classifications and Identification

Understanding how heavy duty vehicles are classified is essential for ensuring proper care and maximizing performance.

Keeping Your Work Truck Clean and Organized

Your work truck is more than just transportation—it’s your mobile office and tool shed. Discover why keeping it clean and organized boosts safety, productivity, and peace of mind, plus get quick tips and gear recommendations to stay on track.

Wheels vs. Rims: Clearing Up the Confusion for Heavy-Duty Trucks

When it comes to maintaining and upgrading commercial vehicles, understanding the differences between wheels and rims is essential. In this guide, we'll explore the differences.

Power Take-Off (PTO) Devices: Your Essential Guide

Power Take-Off (PTO) devices convert engine power into the energy needed to run auxiliary equipment. In this guide, we’ll dive into what PTOs do, their types, and how to keep them running smoothly.

Illuminating the Road Ahead: A Guide to Commercial Vehicle Lighting Technologies

When it comes to commercial vehicles, lighting is more than just a convenience—it's a critical component for safety and visibility. Learn about the different types of Lights on your Truck.

2024 Gift Guide

Missed Black Friday? Don’t sweat it—we’ve got you covered. From must-have tools to truck accessories and everything in between, our holiday gift guide has the gift you're looking for!

Fisher Snow Equipment Now at Parts for Trucks in Winnipeg

With Winnipeg’s harsh winters, effective snow removal is essential, and Fisher Engineering has been a trusted leader in the industry for decades.

Truck Parts Breakdown: When to Repair vs. When to Replace

To repair or replace, that is the question.

DPF Cleaning: Water vs. Baking – Why Parts for Trucks Uses Water-Based Cleaning

There are two primary methods for cleaning DPFs: the traditional thermal "baking" method and the more advanced water-based cleaning system. Here's why our water-based cleaning method stands out.

Driveshaft Operating Angles

Understanding how to check and adjust driveline angles is key to preventing these problems and ensuring your vehicle operates safely and efficiently.

Whats the Deal with Baldwin Filters?

Baldwin Filters offers reliable, high-quality filtration products for various industries.

Must-Have Gifts for the 2023 Holiday Season

A blog post exploring the must-have gifts for the holiday season. There is an image of the product and a short description covering why it will be a great gift.

Mechanics: Transitioning from Automotive to Truck and Transport

A blog post about transitioning from an automotive mechanic to a truck and transport mechanic. The post goes over the reason to transition as well as the steps needed to do it.

Wheel End Assembly Explained

This page hosts a video that explains wheel end assembly. Below the video there is a transcript.

Jaltest - The Multibrand Diagnostics Tool

This page hosts a video that explains how the Jaltest, the multibrand diagnostics tool, works. Below the video is a transcript of the video.

Hydraulic Reservoir Cooling Video

This page hosts a video that explains how the hydraulic reservoir cooling with the APSCO ARC-30 works. Below the video is a transcript of the video.

Top 7 Light Trailer Maintenance Areas

A blog post on the topic of trailer mainteance. Specifically, on the 7 areas of mainteance needed to keep it serviceable.

Inspecting Your Hub-Piloted Wheel End

This page hosts a video with on what you should be looking for when you are changing a wheel out? Below the video there is a transcript.

This page hosts a video with our foreman, Sam, in Moncton to discuss his time with Parts for Trucks. Below the video there is a transcript.

How to Properly Maintain Your Battery

A blog article about how to properly maintain the battery of your truck.

Wheel End Components Explained

This page hosts a video on the topic of wheel end components in the industry. Below the video is a transcript of the video.

A Holiday Message to our Customers

A short video from PFT President and COO Luke Mackenzie wishing customers a happy holidays. Transcript is underneath the video.

A Clean DPF in Only 3 Hours

This page hosts a video on how Parts for Trucks cleans your DPF in only 3-hours. Below the video is a transcript of the video.

The Complete Fisher Accessories Guide

This page is a complete guide to Fisher accessories stocked by Parts for Trucks. Each accessory is listed and then described.

Do More With Dual Pressure Hydraulics

The two types of dual pressure hydraulics. Below the video is a transcript of the video.

How to Spec a PTO

The 7 main considerations for when you need to choose the correct PTO (Power Take Off) systems.

Fall Maintenance Checks

What fall maintenance checks need to be done for heavy duty trucking. Below the video is a transcript of the video.

A Link to the Original Scotia Equipment

An excerpt from "100 Years of Trucking in Atlantic Canada"‚ by Joel Miller in celebration of Parts for Trucks 100th anniversary in 2019.