Cummins-Meritor Regional Brake Training Events Return in 2024

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Cummins-Meritor has announced the return of its in-person aftermarket parts training sessions for 2024. These sessions focus on heavy-duty commercial vehicle brakes, covering both cam and air disc brake systems. Scheduled from June through November, events will take place in 14 U.S. cities including Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Seattle. Each training is a 4-hour session available in both morning and afternoon slots, aiming to minimize operational disruption for technicians. Topics include brake adjustment, brake balance, RSD, and diagnostic procedures. These in-person sessions complement their online portal, BullPen, which provides 24/7 access to training modules. Registration is mandatory due to capacity.

Positive

• Return of live, in-person training sessions after a hiatus since 2020.
• Training covers essential brake maintenance and repair topics.
• Events hosted across 14 major U.S. cities, ensuring wide accessibility.
• 4-hour training format helps in minimizing disruption to technicians’ work schedules.
• Training sessions available in both morning and afternoon slots.
• In-person training complements existing online training resources on BullPen.
• Online registration ensures structured and organized event management.

Negative

• capacity means not all interested technicians may secure a spot.
• Training sessions are only available from June to November, limiting availability.

COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cummins-Meritor®, a leading provider of integrated drivetrain solutions, today announced the return of their live, in-person aftermarket parts training sessions, open to technicians nationwide. The 2024 Regional Training program focuses on maintenance and repair of heavy-duty commercial vehicle brakes, including both cam and air disc brake systems. From June through November, training events will be hosted across 14 cities in the United States: Lakeland, FL, Atlanta, GA, Long Island, NY, Birmingham, AL, Deerfield Beach, FL, Novi, MI, Louisville, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, Syracuse, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Arlington, TX.

With morning and afternoon options per location, each training event is condensed into a 4-hour format, so technicians receive important information in a concise manner with minimal disruption to their operations.

“Our trainings cover critical areas such as brake adjustment, brake balance, automatic slack adjusters, reduced stopping distance (RSD), preventative maintenance and inspection, and diagnostic procedures,” said Joseph Baumer, technical training manager, at Cummins-Meritor. “Our last regional training events were held in 2020 and we are proud to bring them back as part of our comprehensive aftermarket training offering.”

The in-person training events compliment Cummins-Meritor’s online training portal, BullPen, which offers a wide range of on-demand training courses, accessible 24/7, empowering users to complete modules covering a diverse range of Meritor-branded products at their convenience.

Complete schedule and registration information for Cummins-Meritor’s regional brake training sessions is available on MeritorPartsXpress.com. Capacity is limited so online registration is required to secure a seat.

About Cummins-Meritor®

Cummins-Meritor® is a business unit within Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader that comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023.

In 2022, Cummins acquired Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Meritor’s integration positions Cummins as a leading provider of integrated powertrain solutions across internal combustion and electric power applications. Now a business unit within Cummins’ Components segment, Cummins-Meritor’s aftermarket offers brake, wheel-end, drivetrain, steering and suspension products for commercial vehicles and trailers in North America, with 19 key aftermarket product lines with more than 240,000 active part numbers for trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, coaches, fire trucks and other specialty vehicles. Strategic aftermarket brands include: Meritor Genuine, Meritor, and Euclid.

The company’s expert customer support team provides industry-leading training and technical support, and self-service tools are available at MeritorPartsXpress.com and parts.cummins.com

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Lauren Daniel

Cummins Inc.

Email: lauren.daniel@cummins.com

Source: Cummins Inc.

FAQ

When are the Cummins-Meritor regional brake training events scheduled for 2024?

The events are scheduled from June through November 2024.

What topics will be covered in the Cummins-Meritor brake training sessions?

Topics include brake adjustment, brake balance, RSD, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic procedures.

Which cities will host the Cummins-Meritor regional brake training events in 2024?

The events will be held in cities like Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle, and 11 others.

Is online registration required for the Cummins-Meritor 2024 brake training events?

Yes, online registration is required due to capacity.

How long is each Cummins-Meritor brake training session in 2024?

Each training session is 4 hours long.

What is the format of the Cummins-Meritor regional brake training events?

Each event includes 4-hour sessions available in both morning and afternoon slots.

What is the purpose of Cummins-Meritor’s BullPen online training portal?

BullPen offers on-demand training courses accessible 24/7 to cover a range of Meritor-branded products.