Brakes, drivelines, axles, suspensions, clutches, hybrid and all-electric drivetrains—ArvinMeritor supplies a range of systems and components that help commercial vehicles move and stop efficiently and cost-effectively. Brands: Meritor, MeritorWABCO, Euclid, Fras-Le Friction, and Mascot Truck Parts. Current story angles: remanufactured products, hybrid and all-electric vehicle development, and innovative training programs. Media contact: Stephen Petit
Feb 24, 2010 | Filed Under: Training One of the biggest sources of frustration with online training programs is that technology can stand in the way of the material. Rick Martin, manager of training and technical publications at ArvinMeritor, explains how to reduce the risk of IT troubles.
Feb 17, 2010 | Filed Under: Training When you spec a component, training is part of the package. But if you’re going to pull technicians off the shop floor to meet with one of your supplier’s instructors, take steps to ensure that hands-on time is productive from the beginning. ArvinMeritor’s Rick Martin offers these four ground rules for on-site instruction.
Feb 3, 2010 | Filed Under: Training Online training—with its expanding range of course material, easy access, and ability to monitor a participant’s progress—has set a new standard for customer and product support. And it’s delivering the added value of using components and replacement parts from a reputable supplier. ArvinMeritor’s Rick Martin offers five steps to help you get the most out of online training.
Learn more about NHTSA’s final report on stability control systems for commercial trucks, conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) under a cooperative agreement between NHTSA and Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems.
In August 2004, Mike Siebert climbed into a truck cab for a demonstration of Meritor WABCO’s Roll Stability Control (RSC) system and, 15 minutes later, came away a believer. “I got out of the truck, grabbed my cell phone, and called my Freightliner salesman,” says Siebert, director of maintenance for Apex Logistics in Adelanto, Calif. “He quoted me a price and we’ve ordered it on every tractor since.”
Aug 28, 2009 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds its annual RoadCheck events each June, as well as brake-inspection blitzes during Brake Safety Week in September. These events are great motivation to review brake maintenance and spec’ing practices. ArvinMeritor, a leading supplier of brake systems and components for commercial vehicles, offers three tips for truck owners and maintenance professionals ensure that their brakes deliver consistent performance throughout their lining life, better balance among individual brakes, and meet legal limits for compliance.
Aug 25, 2009 Is anyone not running lean these days? Fleets trimmed the fat from their operations long ago and remain under pressure to cut costs. The challenge in the distribution channels is to appeal to cost-conscious customers without compromising product quality or support. Consider a two-part approach.
