Thefts of common powertrain controller (CPC4) modules from trucks have been on the rise, with thieves seeking reprogramming and reinstallation on other trucks. In one theft in April, modules were ...

Laden with trace amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium, catalytic converters have long been targeted by thieves seeking to extract the rare metals that command a few thousand dollars per ounce.

ERD Industrial Electronic Repair and its CPC4 team back in June started receiving inquiries from dealers and truck owners that were experiencing CPC theft when their trucks were parked. ERD’s CPC4 ...