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Caterpillar C12 Exhaust Stud Kit

Highway and Heavy Parts has released a new C12 Exhaust Manifold Stud Kit! This high-quality C12 exhaust manifold stud kit (which also fits standard C13 exhaust manifolds) is designed to lower repair costs and simplify the parts ordering process. The C12 exhaust manifold stud kit accomplishes these goals by using OEM-grade or better materials at competitive costs. The C12 exhaust manifold stud kit combines multiple part numbers into one simple part number. This one-part number helps simplify the ordering process and reduces the number of on-hand inventory SKUs.

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Highway and Heavy Tech Tips: Common Turbo Problems

Highway and Heavy Parts (HHP) presents the latest in our tech tip blog series. This month we will cover lubricating oil in the turbocharger and external turbocharger leaks. Monthly our parts department records the most frequently asked questions, what the answer are, and what did we learn. This not only helps us better answer your questions but also helps keep us updated on the latest industry trends.

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Why Is There A National Driver Shortage?

We could have a shortage of 330,000 drivers by 2024. As of 2021, the American Trucking Association says we need another 80,00 truck drivers to reach a steady level of drivers in the US. This new development has been brewing for some time and is already affecting the global supply chain. With fewer drivers on the road, fewer shipments are being made on time, and this halt is causing national shortages of products in every sector. In a previous article, we discussed how rising diesel prices are responsible for a supply chain hold up, and this issue is only compounded by a lack of drivers.

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