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ConMet Brings Wheel End Reliability, Technician Support, and Active Aerodynamics to TMC 2026
Booth #2144 will feature wheel end reliability solutions and technician resources, with live TruckWings® technology demonstrations at Static Display #4....
Wheel Ends 101
The wheel end is a critical component of any vehicle, connecting the wheel to the axle and enabling smooth rotation....
How to Improve Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency With Aerodynamics
When tractor-trailers travel at highway speeds, more than half of their fuel is consumed simply pushing through air resistance. This...
ConMet Showcases Advanced Wheel End Technologies at JSAE 2025 in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, Japan – May 23, 2025 – ConMet, a global leader in wheel end systems, structural components, and advanced vehicle...
Why More Fleets Are Choosing to Replace, Not Rebuild, Wheel Ends
When a wheel hub assembly reaches the end of its life, fleets face a critical decision: rebuild or replace? While...
ConMet Showcases a Full Suite of Efficiency-Driven Technologies at ACT Expo 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. – April 25, 2025 – ConMet is returning to ACT Expo this year with a robust lineup of...
ConMet Further Expands Service Video Series with New Educational Content
VANCOUVER, Wash. – April 24, 2025 – ConMet, a trusted leader in commercial vehicle technology and innovation, has announced the...
ConMet Highlights PreSet® 30th Anniversary, TruckWings® Availability, and More at TMC 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 10, 2025 – ConMet is set to bring a strong lineup of innovations and industry insights...
30 Years of PreSet® Technology: ConMet Celebrates the Original Pre-Adjusted Hub
VANCOUVER, Wash. – January 17, 2025 – ConMet proudly marks the 30th anniversary of its groundbreaking PreSet wheel end technology....
ConMet Extends TruckWings Device Limited Warranty to 5 Years/500,000 Miles
VANCOUVER, Wash. – December 9, 2024 – ConMet is pleased to announce a major enhancement to the TruckWings® limited product...
ConMet Expands Wheel End Service Video Series
VANCOUVER, Wash. — November 19, 2024 — ConMet, a global leader in wheel-end technology for over 60 years, announces the...
5 Ways to Extend Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Range
As the transportation industry continues to focus on sustainability, fleets are increasingly considering heavy-duty electric trucks as part of their...
PreSet Plus Wheel Ends Standard on Kraft’s New Omni Composite Tank Trailer
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 24, 2024 — ConMet, a leading global manufacturer of innovative wheel end solutions, proudly announces that...
TruckWings Tech Hits 1B Miles, Saving CO2 Equal to 15,000 Cars
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 11, 2024 — ConMet, a leader in sustainability solutions for the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry, proudly...
Top 5 Heavy-Duty Trailer Hub Maintenance Tips
In commercial trucking, heavy-duty trailers typically have longer service intervals than tractors, so they may not be inspected by technicians...
ConMet Showcases Latest Green Solutions at IAA 2024
HANOVER, Germany — September 14, 2024 — ConMet, a global leader in innovative technologies for the commercial vehicle industry, is...
Top 10 Ways to Improve Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency
New heavy-duty truck emissions regulations, along with higher operating costs, have trucking fleet operators looking harder for additional ways to gain fuel...
ConMet Releases Service Videos to Share 60 Years of Wheel-End Expertise
VANCOUVER, Wash. — March 19, 2024 — ConMet, the industry leader in wheel-end technology for 60 years, is excited to...
TruckWings Device Shows 5.25% Fuel Savings on CNG-powered Class 8 Day Cab Tractor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — March 12, 2024 — MVT Solutions (MVTS), a provider of fuel economy testing and design and...
TruckWings Device Improves Efficiency by 6.2% on Diesel Class 8 Day Cab Tractor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — March 07, 2024 — MVT Solutions (MVTS), a provider of fuel economy testing and design and...
ConMet Reveals TruckWings Device Efficiency Results for CNG and Diesel Trucks at TMC24
NEW ORLEANS, La. — March 03, 2024 — ConMet, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the commercial vehicle industry,...
ConMet Expands Medium-Duty PreSet Hub Aftermarket Portfolio
VANCOUVER, Wash. — January 23, 2024 — ConMet, a leading global provider of innovative parts and components for commercial trucks...
Wheel end PMs to Keep Your Fleet Running Safely
Smart fleet managers practice preventive maintenance (PM), scheduling regular service for their vehicles before they need it. The alternative, waiting...
PreSet® Wheel End Technology: The Evolution of Excellence
At ConMet, we take pride in our ability to help our customers solve problems. We put ourselves in their shoes...
ConMet PreSet Plus® Hub Assemblies Chosen as Standard for Cheetah Chassis Trailers
VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 19, 2023 — ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers,...
Keep Your Fleet On The Road With Regular Preventive Maintenance
July 2023 - Preventive maintenance is the practice of scheduling regular service for a fleet, rather than waiting until a...
ConMet eMobility Enables First Zero-Emission Refrigerated Tractor-Trailer Deployed by Penske Logistics
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 18, 2023 — ConMet eMobility announced today that Penske Logistics has become the first third-party logistics...
How to Maximize Results When Integrating Telematics into Fleet Operations
In recent years, digital fleet telematics solutions have emerged as a critical tool for fleet management, providing fleet operators with...
Wheel End Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Hub Assemblies Road Ready
April 2023 - Fleets know the importance of keeping their vehicles in top shape and ready for service. Proper maintenance...
Driver Tips for Wheel End Pre-Trip Inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently conducted its annual International Roadcheck. A 72-hour targeted inspection and enforcement program aiming...
Spotlight on Wheel End Safety
International Roadcheck, an annual three-day event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in cooperation with North American regulatory...
Preventative Maintenance: A Critical Step To Managing Your Fleet
Preventive maintenance is the practice of scheduling regular service for a fleet, rather than waiting until a repair is necessary...
How the Role of the Fleet Maintenance Technician is Evolving
Class 8 trucks are being reimagined to solve today’s most pressing challenges — lowering emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and improving...
Fleets Weigh Repair-Versus-Replace Maintenance Dilemma Every Day
Technicians deal with these decisions all the time: Rebuild complex assemblies—work that costs a lot of time and money—or simply...
ConMet launches upgraded training website
Vancouver, Wash. January — 18, 2022 — ConMet is pleased to announce the launch of a new, upgraded online training...
Optimal Vehicle Management through Telematics: Fleet Complete and ConMet Team Up
Toronto, Canada — April 1, 2021 — Fleet Complete, a leading global provider of connected mobility solutions, is excited to announce...
ConMet Partners with OptiCat for E-Commerce Data Distribution
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 7, 2020 — ConMet has announced a partnership with OptiCat to securely distribute PIES (Product Information...
Air Disc Brakes Gain Safety and Maintenance Advantages
In recent years, many North American truck and trailer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have recognized the benefits of air disc...
Aftermarket Sales course modules
Hub Technology
Understand the innovation behind ConMet’s PreSet® and PreSet Plus® hubs.
“The App” Sales Tool
Learn how to leverage the ConMet App to find parts fast and close sales faster.
Selling Situations
Master real-world sales scenarios and how to position ConMet solutions with confidence.
- What you will gain
This course offers significant advantages for sales professionals who are selling wheel hub assemblies in the heavy-duty truck and trailer market. By completing the training, you will be better equipped to educate fleet seeking wheel end solutions, overcome objections, and close more deals with confidence.
Product expertise = credibility
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of PreSet® and PreSet Plus® hubs, including their design, benefits, and applications—making you a trusted advisor to your customers.
Sell smarter, not harder
Learn how to position PreSet® and PreSet Plus® hubs as the smarter alternative to conventional hubs — saving your customers time, labor, and money.
Turn objections into opportunities
Master real-world selling situations where customers are price-sensitive, unsure about part numbers, or planning to rebuild. You’ll learn how to guide them toward better decisions using total cost of ownership.
Upsell opportunities
You’ll learn how to position PreSet Plus as a premium upgrade with added features like the integrated spindle nut and extended warranty—helping you increase average order value.
Leverage the ConMet App like a pro
Discover how to use the app to quickly identify parts, calculate ROI, and close deals faster — even when customers don’t have part numbers.
Market awareness
With over 30 million hubs on the road and 2 million replacements needed annually, you’ll understand the size of the opportunity and how to target the right customers.
Confidence in conversations
Whether you’re talking to technicians, fleet managers, or parts buyers, you’ll speak their language and build trust through technical fluency.
Brake Drums 101 course modules
Brake Drum Inspection
Master inspection techniques to identify wear patterns, heat damage, cracks, and other conditions that affect drum performance and safety.
Brake Drum Replacement
Discover when and why to replace brake drums, how to select the correct replacement, and the importance of replacing drums and linings in pairs.
Additional Information
Explore advanced topics like brake drum balancing, proper storage and handling, and common misconceptions about stud holes and mounting systems.
Drum Identification
Learn how to identify ConMet brake drums using casting marks, part numbers, and date codes. Understand the differences between hub pilot and ball seat wheel mounting systems and how to ensure compatibility.
Brake Drum Removal
Follow detailed safety procedures for removing brake drums, including proper vehicle support, handling precautions, and contamination control.
- What you will gain
This course is ideal for technicians, service managers, and anyone involved in brake system maintenance. By completing the training, you’ll gain the confidence and technical fluency to perform brake drum service safely and effectively.
Technical mastery = safer, smarter braking
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of ConMet brake drums, including identification, inspection criteria, and service procedures — making you a more capable and trusted technician.
Service with confidence
Learn how to properly remove, inspect, and replace brake drums using OEM-approved methods — reducing downtime and preventing costly mistakes.
Wheel Hubs 101 course modules
Hub Inspection and Identification
Learn how to inspect wheel ends, identify ConMet hubs, and understand the differences between Conventional, PreSet®, and PreSet Plus® assemblies.
Recommended Service
Follow step-by-step procedures for safe and effective hub disassembly, inspection, and component replacement.
Hub Reassembly
Discover best practices for reassembling hubs, including seal installation and bearing placement.
Hub Reinstallation
Master the correct techniques for reinstalling hubs on the axle, ensuring proper torque and alignment.
- What you will gain
This course is ideal for technicians, service managers, and anyone involved in wheel end maintenance. By completing the training, you’ll gain the confidence and technical fluency to perform hub service safely and effectively.