Equipment Electric trucks have shorter spec’ sheets, but there’s still plenty to consider March 1, 2022 North American truckers have enjoyed a decades-long love affair with their spec’ sheets. At one time, everything from wheel seals to brake linings, U-joints, and pinion gears were on the…
Sustainability Meritor preparing to roll out electric powertrain February 3, 2021 Meritor has announced it will commercially launch its electric powertrain later this year. Based on the 14X, the electric powertrain will initially be sold to Lion Electric, Autocar and European…
Human Resources Meritor makes executive appointments February 2, 2021 Meritor has announced changes to its executive team, including the appointment of John Nelligan as senior vice-president and president of truck, Americas. He will report to Meritor’s new CEO and…
Other Meritor’s Permalube expands to medium-duty January 12, 2021 The RPL10 and RPL14 are Meritor’s first medium-duty (Class 6-7) entries in the Permalube RPL driveline family, and they come permanently lubricated for service-free performance. (Illustration: Meritor) Meritor says…
Equipment Peterbilt chooses Meritor to supply battery electric systems February 3, 2020 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has chosen Meritor as the primary supplier of integrated battery electric systems for its Models 579EV and 520EV. “Peterbilt is leading the charge when it…
Equipment California ports to deploy 38 battery-electric terminal tractors April 25, 2019 LONG BEACH, Calif. – Meritor has been selected to supply all-electric drivetrain systems for 38 terminal trucks at the Ports of Long Beach and Oakland. The company says the 38-truck…
Inflation system made standard May 15, 2018 The Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) with ThermAlert has been made a standard option on Vanguard dry van and CIMC reefer trailers. Almost one in three trailers now comes…
Equipment Meritor to open new Mississauga distribution center January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Meritor will be opening a new distribution center in Mississauga this April, which will serve provinces from Manitoba east. Its Edmonton distribution center will continue to…
Equipment Meritor developing e-axles September 29, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is developing a new family of electric drive axles, suspensions, and support systems as it prepares for an era of electrified commercial vehicles. “Essentially, we’re focusing…
Equipment Meritor introduces Mach line of aftermarket parts September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Meritor has introduced a value-priced product line for the aftermarket that will be branded as Mach. Initial offerings will include brakes, drivelines, drive axles, suspensions, transmissions and…
Equipment Meritor unveils new high-efficiency tandem drive axle February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meritor introduced its new 14X HE high-efficiency tandem drive axle at a packed house on Broadway on the eve of the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meeting…
Equipment Velociti touts “instant ROI” on tire inflation system retrofits February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A creative new program from Velociti allows fleets to use the fuel savings generated by trailer tire inflation system retrofits to pay for the technology over time.
Meritor announces the Opti-Lite brake drum October 17, 2016 TROY, Mich. – Meritor announced the release of its new Opti-Lite brake drum Oct. 11, designed for linehaul and weight-sensitive applications, such as tanker/trailer and freight. “Developed on the same…
Equipment Navistar, Meritor announce branding agreement for Fleetrite parts October 10, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar and Meritor have agreed to co-brand premium brake shoe kits offered through the Fleetrite brand. About 50 parts number are covered under the branding agreement. Meritor…
Human Resources Meritor appoints new Canadian regional director of field sales and service September 15, 2016 TROY, Mich. – Meritor has named Dean Stratton as the company’s regional director of field sales and service for Canada. Based out of British Columbia, Stratton, in addition to identifying…
