Schneider National To Purchase More Than 2,500 OnGUARD™ Collision Safety Systems In 2012 TROY, Mich. (Jan. 12, 2012)–Meritor WABCO announced today that Schneider National, a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services, has selected the OnGuardCollision Safety System as standard equipment for all new Class 8 commercial vehicles within its fleet. OnGuardis the first “always on” collision mitigation system. It provides vehicles with an active braking system regardless if the cruise control is engaged. Meritor WABCO’s SmartTracStability Control System is also standard equipment on Schneider-owned vehicles. With more than 17,000 units sold and more than 2 billion miles of proven road experience since its industry introduction in 2007, OnGuardis a proven safety technology that assists drivers in recognizing and responding to potentially dangerous driving scenarios that could lead to a rear-end collision. OnGuardis available today on vehicles from three of the four major truck manufacturers in North America. OnGuardfeatures a forward-looking radar sensor that monitors the distance, speed and deceleration of a vehicle ahead and, if necessary, alerts the driver to take appropriate action through an in-cab display. If the driver doesn’t immediately decelerate the vehicle in response to a potentially serious rear end situation, the Collision Mitigation System (CMS) integrated within OnGuardautomatically de-throttles the engine and provides up to a 50 percent full service brake applicationto help the driver avoid or reduce the severity of a rear end collision. “Schneider continues to take a progressive position related to safety. It was one of the first major fleets to adopt Meritor WABCO’s SmartTracStability Control System as standard in its operation back in 2004,” said Mark Melletat, director of Field Operations, Meritor WABCO. “OnGuardfurther confirms Meritor WABCO’s commitment to safety systems as an industry leader, providing drivers with an additional safety measure in thousands of units operated by fleets across the country.” It is the first radar-based collision safety system to include Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Active Braking and a Collision Mitigation System. “We operate first and foremost with the safety of our drivers and the motoring public in mind,” said Don Osterberg, senior vice president of Safety and Security at Schneider National, Inc. “Investing in new equipment, technology and training to make the industry and our highways safer overall is simply the right thing to do. While there’s no substitute for well-trained and disciplined drivers, we’re optimistic that the OnGuardtechnology will reduce rear-end crashes or mitigate crash severity by decreasing collision speed.” About Meritor WABCO Meritor WABCO is a joint venture of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE:MTOR) and WABCO Automotive Control Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WABCO Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: WBC). The company is a leading supplier of a complete braking system including braking systems and controls, suspension and control systems and active safety systems for commercial vehicles in North America. For more information, visit meritorwabco.com. About WABCO Holdings, Inc. WABCO (NYSE: WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and control systems for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. For over 140 years, WABCO has pioneered breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronictechnologies for braking, stability and transmission automation systems supplied to the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer and bus manufacturers. With sales of $2.2 billion in 2010, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.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 more than 11,000 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 web site at meritor.com. CONTACTS: Media Inquiries John Clark Investor Inquiries Christy Daehnert |
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