Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the expansion of its presence in Utah with the acquisition of Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint. This addition brings QCG’s total to 14 locations in the Beehive State, three of which are scheduled to open soon. “We look forward to expanding our mark in Utah with the addition of […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Repair Center in Utah
Quality Collision Group’s (QCG) Utah-based Cascade Collision Repair announced the acquisition of Lone Peak Collision in Midvale, Utah. Cascade Collision Repair now has 10 collision center locations across northern Utah. Lone Peak Collision was officially rebranded to Cascade Collision Repair on June 13. “Bringing Lone Peak Collision into our team is a big deal for […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires MSO with 9 Collision Repair Centers in Utah
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Cascade Collision Repair, a Utah-based multiple shop operator (MSO). The addition of Cascade’s nine locations brings the total number of repair facilities under the Quality Collision Group banner to 62. This strategic move is built on a shared vision, with a commitment to use OEM parts and […]
1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Utah
1Collision announced the addition of Art City Auto Body in Springville, Utah to its network of independently owned collision repair centers. “1Collision has a robust and smart team, and I’m excited to work with them,” said Daniel Arce, owner of Art City Auto Body. Established in 1995, Arce purchased the shop two years ago from […]
Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ogden, Utah
Fix Auto USA announced the opening of Fix Auto Ogden, a 10,500 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 3261 Midland Drive in Ogden, Utah. Efrain Perez, owner of Fix Auto Ogden, began his career in the automotive industry in Colombia, South America, where he supported his father’s body shop. Once his family moved to […]
US Department of Labor and Mercedes-Benz USA Announce Job Corps Partnership to Train EV Technicians
Initial program will take place at four campuses in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah. To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey […]
Meyer Distributing Opens Location in Utah
Meyer Distributing, Inc. announces the addition of its Hurricane, Utah crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman, Ariz. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash parts, and RV parts in the region. “We are always looking at where we can improve delivery times and consistency,” […]
1Collision Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in Utah
1Collision announced the addition of AF Collision in American Fork, Utah to its network of independently owned collision repair centers. The business, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, is owned by Travis Olson. “We are delighted to be adding our first Utah shop to support our Utah customer base,” said John Hollingsworth, 1Collision director of […]
Tesla Insurance Now Available in Maryland and Utah
Vehicle manufacturer now offers auto insurance in ten states. Tesla Insurance is now available to its customers in Maryland and Utah according to availability information published online. Maryland is the 17th largest private passenger auto insurance market in the U.S. and Utah is the 31st largest market. Tesla’s auto insurance is now available to Tesla […]
US Department of Labor Recovers Over $47,000 in Back Wages for Utah Collision Repair Shop Employees Misclassified as Independent Contractors
Auto body repair shop failed to pay workers correctly for hours over 40 in a workweek. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced it found a Utah body shop improperly classified employees as independent contractors and failed to pay overtime. According to the DOL, Sandpiper Autobody in Pleasant Grove, Utah misclassified […]