TROY, Mich. (August 13, 2013) – Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced today that it has been named standard axle supplier for Capacity Trucks’ specialty and industrial truck fleets.
“Drivetrain components are crucial to effectively and efficiently moving trailers from point A to point B, and we believe our long-term partnership with Meritor will provide what our customers demand,” said Jerry Looney, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Capacity Trucks. “Our confidence in Meritor axles demonstrates our customer commitment that “˜Better is not enough.'”
Standard drivetrain components now available on Capacity Trucks’ fleets include Meritor’s front steer, rear single and tandem axles. The MOR series heavy-duty planetary axle is also a standard offering. Capacity Trucks is located in Longview, Texas and has a historical partnership with Meritor.
Meritor, a leading axle manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience, offers the industry’s widest range of axle capacities and options. The company’s axles help fleets enhance mobility and maximize vehicle uptime.
“Based on our longstanding business relationship with Capacity Trucks, we have gained the company’s trust to become a standard supplier,” said Ben Reineck, director, Specialty and Off-Highway, Meritor. “We remain focused on customer commitment and will continue to build confidence moving forward.”
Meritor’s commitment to customer support is also reinforced through Meritor DriveForce™, the company’s North American sales and service organization, and the OnTrac technical support center. Collectively staffed by more than 150 dedicated professionals, these teams assist commercial vehicle customers with customized solutions before, during and after the sale.
About Capacity Trucks, Inc.
Capacity Trucks, Inc., has been serving the terminal tractor industry for nearly 40 years under the Trailer Jockey® brand. Capacity manufactures the Trailer Jockey® completely in-house and is solely focused on the manufacture and support of this product. Located in Longview, Texas, Capacity is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc, (“ASV”) and is the largest American owned manufacturer of terminal tractors in North America, offering a full product line of terminal trucks used throughout the world. Capacity distributes products through a national and international authorized representative network. For a current listing of Capacity products and authorized representatives, visit www.capacitytexas.com.
About Meritor, Inc.
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. 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. Meritor is based in Troy, Mich., United States, and is made up of approximately 9,000 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company’s website at meritor.com.
