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 […]
Bear River Mutual Selects CCC Platform to Deliver Better Claims Experiences
CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) today announced Bear River Mutual Insurance Company will employ the CCC platform, leveraging the its AI and mobile claims solutions. Bear River Mutual staff will now have access to CCC’s digital tools to resolve claims more conveniently and efficiently for policyholders. CCC works with more than 300 auto insurers in the […]
Team PRP Adds Four Auto Recyclers to Its Transportation Network
Team PRP announced that four current members will soon incorporate their parts into the Denver Hub of its transportation network. “These facilities have long been part of the Team PRP family, and we’re excited to make their inventory available to other members of the network.” said Jarret Hann, executive director of Team PRP. “Each of […]
Wesco Group Acquires Ogden Auto Color
The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the Western U.S. and Canada, announced Ogden Auto Color has joined the Wesco family of companies. Ogden Auto Color is based out of Ogden, Utah with three locations serving the state out of Ogden, Salt Lake City and Orem. Ogden Auto Color was founded in […]