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Meritor Inc.

2135 W Maple Rd
Troy, MI 48084
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Headquartered in Troy, Mich., U.S., Meritor is a leading global supplier of a broad portfolio of axle, brake and suspension solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the transportation and industrial sectors. With more than a 100-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers in more than 70 countries. 

Products

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ELSA 195 Air Disc Brake from Cummins-Meritor
Applies to light-duty and midibus applications
June 1, 2023
Mta Tec6 23t Disc Vendor Ladriere Print
Offers fuel savings and expanded payload capacity
Feb. 17, 2022
Fast Set No Ream King Pin (with Box) Web
Eliminates the need for reamers during installation
Aug. 19, 2021
Meritor Kit225222 Photo Front
Simple bolt-on replacement for existing trailer calipers
Aug. 10, 2021
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The Meritor N-Type Brake Friction is engineered for a range of gross axle weight ratings and is validated to offer performance and durability across multiple brake systems. It...
Nov. 12, 2019
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Designed for heavy-haul and vocational applications
Nov. 7, 2019
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The Meritor MFS+ 14K Front Non-drive Steer Axle features a low-profile design which improves overall packaging to simplify integration into the chassis. The integrated torque ...
Nov. 7, 2019
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The Meritor EX+ LS Air Disc Brake is designed to meet growing fleet expectations for efficiency, safety, and weight reduction. Built with taper wear control, the air disc brake...
Nov. 7, 2019
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The Meritor 17X HE Axle features a lightweight carrier design for long-haul duties carrying heavy loads. The 17X HE is a solo single reduction axle that features lower fuel consumption...
Nov. 7, 2019
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The Meritor 14X HE Tandem Rear Drive Axle is engineered with precision-finished gearing, high-efficiency (HE) bearings, and laser-welded components. The 14X HE features a spiral...
Nov. 7, 2019

Press Releases

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Meritor announced an extension to its current Paccar agreement to supply 14Xe ePowertrains and battery electric vehicle integration kits for the Class 8 Kenworth T680E, and Peterbilt...
Feb. 15, 2022
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Meritor's 14Xe ePowertrain
The fully integrated, all-electric drive system is the only integrated electric powertrain in production for Class 8 trucks in North America.
Dec. 8, 2021
The site improvements create a customized, quick, and informative experience for each user based on location and other criteria.
Aug. 13, 2020
The company produced its 100-millionth brake shoe at its Plainfield, Indiana, facility which remanufactures and manufactures new brake components.
Aug. 4, 2020
Improvements include the addition of Xpress Lane, a tool that offers quick ordering, as well as price availability for registered customers.
May 14, 2020
The program offers simplified ordering processes for new drivetrain and differential assemblies.
Feb. 24, 2020
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The latest updates for MeritorPartsXpress.com ecommerce platform include added self-service enhancements, customizable and thorough notifications, and the introduction of the company's Vehicle Uptime Services Group.
The parts supplier provides access to parts product information and service through a variety of resources, including its ecommerce platform MeritorPartsXpress.com.
Feb. 19, 2020
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The collaboration will develop an electric powertrain for Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicles.
Feb. 12, 2020
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In launching their total product and service platform, Wabco will be a direct source of braking, stability control, ADAS, and other solutions for OE service and aftermarket customers...
Jan. 27, 2020
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The first training events will be held February 5-6 in Dallas, Texas.
Jan. 21, 2020

Videos

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Christy Westrich, director of customer loyalty at Meritor, discusses MeritorPartsXpress.com and the latest developments in the parts ordering process.
Feb. 26, 2020
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John Nelligan, vice president, North American sales and service, Meritor, discusses applications for downsped powertrains.
April 8, 2016
Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. Video
MTIS by P.S.I. automatically maintains proper and even pressure at all times, and it can be installed on all major trailer axle models in North America. MTIS connects all tires...
Nov. 12, 2015
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Joe ElBehairy, vice president of engineering, quality and product strategy for Meritor, discusses the trucking industry’s efforts to further improve fuel economy through downspeeding...
Aug. 27, 2014
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Patrick Kealy, director of compression and braking, trailer and aftermarket for Meritor Wabco talks about 6x2 air suspensions for Class 8 trucks.
April 1, 2014
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A video of air disc brake-equipped truck stopping.
July 16, 2013
Behind the wheel for a go and stop run.
A video of the Go and Stop braking competition.
July 16, 2013
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The internal workings of the EX+ air disc brake
July 16, 2013
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Alpine brake testing
July 16, 2013
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An overview of Meritor's new products, AllFit line and remanufactured components.
March 4, 2013

Resources

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The aftermarket sector continues to be important to the operating success and viability of fleets and their parts supplier partners.
Feb. 6, 2014
The commercial vehicle market has been an early adopter vehicle–to-vehicle technologies.
Nov. 7, 2013
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These guidelines are subject to change at any time, without prior notice, at the discretion of Meritor.
July 9, 2013
How advanced drive axle solutions provide cost and operational benefits
Dec. 6, 2012
Tips on servicing heavy vehicle components that have been submerged in water
Nov. 13, 2012
Meritor's intention with product training from the start has been to exceed its customers' expectations for support and education in a way that maximizes the life and performance...
Sept. 21, 2012
Quality, availability and warranty are key factors.
July 5, 2012

Blogs

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Modernizing a truck brake manufacturing facility.
Nov. 4, 2013
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In this challenge, close is the name of the game.
Aug. 5, 2013
The Rigid combination vehicle used for the offset backing challenge.
Fleet Maintenance Magazine's editor takes on a competitor on the blacktop
July 22, 2013
Meritor has invested $23 million in improvements at its Fletcher (Asheville), NC, manufacturing facility which produces gearing, input shafts and housings, plus assembles carriers for Meritor truck, specialty and tactical-wheeled programs.
It was an enlightening experience
Jan. 7, 2013
Here are some thoughts
Aug. 6, 2012
MTIS by PSI
April 16, 2012

News

A Velociti representative demonstrates how quickly the MTIS can be retrofitted onto a trailer.
PSI and Meritor’s automatic tire inflation system gets some technological advances, setting trailers up for the future.
Sept. 19, 2019
Meritor has put two new mobile training trucks on the road to deliver onsite product and systems education to warehouse distributors, independent service garages and fleets in the U.S. and Canada.
Meritor’s specialized aftermarket training vehicles take to the streets.
Feb. 3, 2014
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Meritor educational program aimed at helping truck operators comply with federal regulations.
Jan. 31, 2014
Meritor’s truck brake plant in Cwmbran, United Kingdom, has been revitalized and updated to produce more product faster in less space.
Modernizing a truck brake manufacturing facility.
July 22, 2013
Among the equipment in the test labs are fatigue testing stands, corrosion chambers and environmental chambers to evaluate how well brakes fair in harsh conditions.
A look behind the curtain at Meritor.
July 18, 2013
New air disc brake designs have significantly reduced stopping distances compared to drum brakes, plus deliver controlled vehicle steering and braking stability.
Air disc brakes making slow inroads in North America for use on heavy trucks.
July 16, 2013
Meritor FUELite 6x2 tandem axle.
New products are designed to make heavy duty vehicles more efficient.
Dec. 11, 2012
New truck axles and systems are being engineered with distinct features to provide cost and operational benefits to end users.A new whitepaper from Meritor, Drive Axle Technologies...
Dec. 10, 2012
Company offers service instructions for heavy vehicle components that are submerged in contaminated floodwater, in the wake of hurricane Sandy.
Nov. 8, 2012
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Improves traction for 6x2 vehicles
Aug. 22, 2012

Articles

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With Meritor folded into Cummins' Components operating segment, the business unit is poised to serve fleets' needs even better than before.
Jan. 20, 2023
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MPX added multiple features recently, including text notifications, inventory messaging, live web chats, and automated annual returns; updates planned for 2022 include a faster...
Jan. 28, 2022
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Meritor's 14Xe ePowertrain
The supplier has joined Paccar’s SuperTruck 3 program and will supply Electra’s road sweeper test.
Nov. 19, 2021
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Companies have been ramping up remote training options for years now and have found it can be just as effective as in-person training.
How remote training options can keep fleet personnel up to date on the latest service and maintenance practices.
July 9, 2020
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It is estimated that around 60-70 percent of fleets use ATIS products such as Meritor’s MTIS by PSI over TPMS.
An overview of different tire monitoring and management systems available for fleets.
Oct. 7, 2019
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Manufacturers of ADBs are a great source of maintenance and service information on their systems. Meritor offers information through the Meritor DriveForce, with a team that visits fleets to perform on-site training and provide technical support; and through Meritor Parts Xpress, with links to online training, suggested stocking lists, and technical literature.
The adoption of air disc brakes will continue due to the time and labor savings for fleets.
Oct. 7, 2019
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TPMS and ATIS each have their pros and cons, but “you’ll never completely avoid maintenance or downtime,” says Stemco’s Lee Alexander. “These systems are designed to make it more manageable and predictable.”
Evaluate the benefits of TPMS and ATIS to choose the best system to fit your fleet.
Oct. 7, 2019
Photo courtesy of FleetPride
With more than 270 branch locations across the country, FleetPride shelves are stocked with the best-known parts brands in the industry, plus an assortment of private brands like OTR. The company says its approach to private label is to continue raising the bar for quality, innovation, and durability by partnering with world-class manufacturers.
Insights and guidelines to help fleets choose the right type of part for the right situation, keeping both uptime and the bottom line in mind.
July 5, 2019
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Dana’s new eS6200r e-Axle can be installed to provide the efficiency of a 6x2 with 6x4 tractive effort.
Electric axles are beginning to make their way to medium and heavy duty vehicles, giving fleets an opportunity to reduce maintenance requirements, fuel consumption, and emissions...
June 5, 2019
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Can ordering parts online help streamline a fleet’s maintenance process?
March 5, 2019

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"This acquisition enables us to further position the company as a premier supplier of electrification technologies for commercial vehicles," said Jay Craig, CEO and president,...
Jan. 21, 2020
Peterbilt also announced record production rates and sales growth for the Model 520.
Jan. 9, 2020
The Uptime Services Group plans to accelerate the delivery of parts to customers in emergency situations and when vehicles require unscheduled repairs.
Nov. 19, 2019
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The single-piston EX+ LS air disc brake is designed and engineered for linehaul and trailer applications.
The company revealed its new lightweight, single-piston EX+ LS air disc brake as well as new axle, braking, and electric drivetrain products at the North American Commercial Vehicle...
Nov. 3, 2019
Mta Tec6 23t Disc Vendor Ladriere Ppt Web
Meritor's MTA-Tec6 Trailer Suspension offers a capacity of up to 23,000 lbs for tankers, flatbeds, and other demanding vocational applications. The lightweight suspension is built...
Oct. 2, 2019
The MTA-Tec6 is a trailer suspension offering up to a 23,000-lb capacity.
Oct. 1, 2019
Psiatis
The milestone was announced during the Meritor/P.S.I. Fleet Technology event.
Sept. 27, 2019
P600 Single 2 X
The Meritor P600 Series Planetary Axles are now available with optional five-planet wheel-ends and can now be configured for use with a central tire inflation systems (CTIS). ...
Aug. 15, 2019
The transaction enhances Meritor's growth platform with the addition of a complementary product portfolio.
July 29, 2019
Registration is open for the Aug. 21, 22 events.
July 24, 2019
Four of Meritor’s plants were awarded for their 2018 production.
July 23, 2019
Acquisition to enhance growth platform in off-highway, defense, and aftermarket segments.
May 8, 2019