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    IT’S PARTS AVAILABILITY, STUPID!

    Sep 14, 2022 3 minutes

    The phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid,” was first coined by James Carville, a strategist for Bill Clinton during the 1992 US presidential campaign and is often referenced during political debates to hone-in on what really matters to voters. There’s an obvious parallel in the trucking world, where keeping big rigs on the road is essential for the success of any operation.

    “Availability, availability, availability. We live and die by our ability to keep the big trucks on the road,” says Jack Greig, WA state parts manager for the CJD Group, when

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