The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will collect civil penalties from two companies that allegedly sold illegal “defeat devices” designed to render automobile emission controls inoperative, in violation of the federal Clean Air Act.
On March 25th, 2022, A & A Brake Service and All Systems Brake announced that they had merged to form a new company in the New York area.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new emissions standards for heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers to further reduce emissions starting in 2027.
Utility Trailer announced Phillips Connect as its exclusive partner for trailer telematics with the launch of Utility Connect™.
Old World Industries and TMC have partnered to offer a technician scholarship to those that want to join the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Phillips Connect introduced three new Smart nosebox GPS gateways during a press conference held on March 6, 2022, in conjunction with the TMC ’22 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.
Meritor announces collaboration with ConMet on March 4, 2022, days before the industry meets in Orlando, Florida to discuss the electrification of the trucking industry at the ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.
Cummins will acquire Meritor and strengthen its industry-leading range of powertrain components and accelerate the development of electrified power solutions.
The company celebrated its 50-year anniversary with the announcement of a new headquarters, website, logo, and a bold, strategic outlook for the future. Optronics new headquarters, a 200,000-square-foot facility, is a testament to its five decades of continued growth, innovation, and marketplace disruption.
It was announced on January 7, 2022, that Tramec Sloan has acquired Penz Products, Inc. This is an exciting move for the heavy-duty parts industry, bringing together two established US manufacturers to broaden and strengthen manufacturing capabilities. In a year that has already seen other acquisitions, it appears the industry is well on its way to recovery.
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