Freightliner Parts: Westfall GMC
Westfall GMC Truck, Inc. is based in Kansas City, Missouri and has been around for almost 60 years. In 1951 they were actually bought from GMC Trucks. Since that they have grown and handle many different products, to include freightliner parts. They have a facility that is over 47,000 square feet and houses an inventory more than 6.1 million dollars!
Source: www.meritkc.com
Another such example of places to check for information is the various truck parts associations. Sometimes groups and associations will limit membership to those directly in the industry. Basically this means companies, other associations, or businesses that are engaged primarily in the support, service, sale, and distribution of commercial trucks, commercial truck parts and related components.
However it can include some suppliers handling service and/or products that directly are used and support the commercial vehicle industry. These are groups dedicated to ensuring quality and proper practices within the industry. Here is a list of some of those groups:
- AAIA Auto Care Association
- AAPEX Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association Show
- ACOFAS American Council of Frame & Alignment Specialists
- ADS Association of Diesel Specialists
- AEA Automotive Electrical Association
- AEMP Assoc of Equipment Mgmt Professionals
- AERA Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association
- Ameriquest
- ANPACT Expo Transporte
- APRA Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
- APTA American Public Transportation Association
- ASE National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
- ATA American Trucking Association
- ATD American Truck Dealers
- Bus Con
- CFMS Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar
- CTEA Canadian Transportation Equipment Association
- CVOC Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
- CVSN Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
- Expo Cam – Canadian Truck Show
- GATS Great American Trucking Show
- GEN NEXT Gen Next – Heavy Duty
- GWTS Great West Truck Show
- HDAW Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
- HDDA Heavy Duty Distribution Association
- HDDC Heavy Duty Distributor Council of Canada
- HDMA Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
- HDRG Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group
- HDX HD eXchange Services
- ITPA International Truck Parts Association
- MATS Mid-America Trucking Show
- MEMA Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association
- NationaLease
- NATSO National Assoc of Truck Stop Operators
- NTDA National Trailer Dealers Association
- NTEA National Truck Equip Assoc – The Work Truck Show
- PAACE Automechanika
- PERA Production Engine Remanufacturers Association
- SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
- SSA Service Specialists Association
- TARA Truck-frame & Axle Repair Association
- TMC Technology and Maintenance Council
- TRALA Truck Renting and Leasing Association
- Truck World
- UTA Used Truck Association
- Waste Expo
Obviously this list isn’t an inclusive list, there are many other organizations out there that you can reach out to and find the information you need. They are a good resource though if you will need large quantities of items, or have those hard to find parts. Freightliner parts are available from many different outlets so do your best to know who you’re dealing with and ensure you’re getting the right item.
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