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DG Technologies’ Mark Zachos Receives Top Trucking Industry Award
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2026 – DG Technologies is proud to announce that its president and founder, Mark Zachos, has received one of the trucking industry’s most distinguished honors for his contributions in the areas of network communications and vehicle cybersecurity.
Photo of Mark Zachos with TMC General Chairman Radu Mihai, photo attributed to Ryan Pearson of TMC
Zachos was one of four people last week to be presented the prestigious Silver Spark Plug award in Nashville, Tenn., at TMC’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, the spring meeting of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC).
The Silver Spark Plug is TMC’s highest distinction, bestowed annually on individuals who demonstrate professional excellence in commercial vehicle maintenance and improved equipment and components that result in increased efficiency and safety for commercial highway transportation.
“Our winners represent the highest level of expertise and ability in our industry,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell.
In Nashville for the annual meeting and to help the DG Technologies sales team promote the company’s new DGDiagnostics software, its newest DPA XL PRO vehicle diagnostic device and its Truck-Connect online suite of engineering and diagnostic software, Zachos said he was surprised and thrilled to hear his named called.
Photo taken by Mark Zachos, the Silver Spark Plug award certificate
Scott Bartlein of Truck Fleet Management, Taki Darakos of PITT OHIO and Jack Legler of TMC/ATA were also awarded the honor.
Zachos is considered an industry expert in vehicle communication and cybersecurity. His company, DG Technologies, which he founded as The Dearborn Group in 1987 outside of Detroit, specializes in engineering and manufacturing diagnostic tools used by engineers and technicians throughout the auto, truck and bus industries and the U.S. military. In 2019, the company acquired Synercon Technologies, taking over its manufacturing of crash data recovery tools used by law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
A member of TMC since 2009, Zachos’s work with the organization helps create standards that are followed by the entire industry. He currently chairs the Cybersecurity Task Force as part of TMC’s S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Study Group and is also part of the S.12 Onboard Vehicle Electronics Study Group.
Zachos has also been active in the council’s Technology & Educator and Future Truck committees and has worked on the Health Ready Component Standards, Root Cause Analysis, Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) Codes, Device Security, Open Wireless and RP 1210 Update task forces. He chairs, and works with his team from DG Technologies to run the Cybersecurity Station every fall at TMCSuperTech and he is a regular guest on TMC’s satellite and internet radio segment “Tech Talk with TMC” with Braswell and Dave Nemo.
In presenting the award, TMC 2025-2026 General Chairman Radu Mihai said of Zachos, “He has served TMC for more than two decades, providing leadership and training in cybersecurity and network communications, and he has helped develop the council’s thought leadership in these areas.”
To qualify for the Silver Spark Plug award, a TMC member must demonstrate clear industry leadership, at least five years of active service in support of TMC leadership or activities and contributions of new ideas, practices or innovations that have contributed materially to improvement of management and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles.
“TMC’s members keep our industry moving and these four individuals represent the highest level of the professional excellence the council strives for,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.
“More than half of the 8.4 million people employed by the trucking industry do something other than drive a truck, and without them, our nation’s good would not be delivered to our stores, hospitals and factories,” Spear said. “These individuals are examples to all of us in this industry and we are proud to honor them with this award.”
Mark Zachos (middle), with Mike Jewell (left), and John McNelis (right) at the DG Technologies booth at TMC in Nashville.
Upon receiving the award, Zachos was thrilled to send word back to his Michigan office. “This honor truly belongs to our entire DG team and it was made possible by your dedication to serving our customers,” he said. “I am proud to act on behalf of all of you at TMC.”
For further information:
Dearborn Group, Inc.
33604 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
1 (248) 888-2000 sales@dgtech.com
DG Technologies Announces the launch of the new DPA XL PRO diagnostic adapter, and DGD PRO diagnostic software!
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – February 25, 2026 – DG Technologies announces the launch of its new DPA XL PRO scan tools and DGD PRO diagnostic software as part of the next generation in DG’s trusted Dearborn Protocol Adapter (DPA) line of heavy-duty diagnostic hardware and software engineered for fleets, OEMs and service professionals who depend on reliability, cybersecurity and future-ready performance.
Like its predecessor DG Diagnostics (DGD), the updated DGD PRO diagnostic software works with the DPA XL PRO adapter to allow service bay technicians to quickly diagnose and report vehicle health issues without having to purchase full-featured OEM software.
As commercial trucks adopt higher-speed networks and increasingly necessary cybersecurity requirements, traditional diagnostic tools these days often fall short. Built to meet these challenges head-on, both DGD PRO and the DPA XL PRO scan tool integrate advanced vehicle communication capabilities with CyberGuard, DG Technologies’ enhanced cybersecurity protection suite.
The rugged, shop-ready DPA XL PRO adapter combines secure wireless connectivity and broad OEM software compatibility to protect uptime and streamlines service operations. With built-in secure WiFi and Bluetooth radios, and support for modern protocols, the DPA XL PRO ensures technicians’ safe access to critical vehicle systems without compromising network integrity and security. DG Technologies’ patented smart pin-switching technology eliminates the need to buy redundant cables when industry standards change.
Designed and built in the United States, the DPA XL PRO delivers advanced support for Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP), J1939 and J1708, among other heavy-duty communication protocols, and ensures seamless access to vehicle data across diesel, alternative and zero-emission platforms.
Engineered for both current and future vehicle architectures, the DPA XL PRO features a secure firmware update process and compatibility with DGD PRO and the rest of DG Technologies’ Truck-Connect advanced diagnostic predictive maintenance software suite to deliver fast, accurate insights while protecting vehicle networks. DPA XL PRO also works with DG’s DPA Health, DPA Inspect, DPA Mobile Diagnostics, TruckCrypt2 and Blue Bird NEAT Software.
DPA XL PRO will be available through DG Technologies and authorized distributors. For more information on it and the soon-to-be released DGD PRO software, visit www.dgtech.com or contact the DG sales team at (248) 888-2000 or sales@dgtech.com.
For further information:
Dearborn Group, Inc.
33604 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
1 (248) 888-2000 sales@dgtech.com
We want to personally invite you to the DG Technologies Truck-Connect booth (2540) at TMC Annual 2026 in Nashville, TN, during the show from March 16th through March 19th.
This year, we are introducing our brand new DPA XL PRO hardware adapter. With WiFi and Bluetooth, DoIP and D-PDU protocol capability and new advanced security features. Secure, Connected, Easy! Use the DPA XL PRO and other DG Technologies products with our new DGD PRO software application, with J1979-2, graphing multiple data parameters, gauges, DPF regen, read/clear fault codes, create reports and more!
We will also feature our secure software suite in the Truck-Connect portal showing a dashboard of trending data, utilization and information to help keep your trucks on the road, highlighted by the DPA Inspect CARB-compliance software, DPA Health and Blue Bird bus NEAT software for Predictive Fleet Maintenance.
At our booth this year, we will have DG Technologies President and Founder Mark Zachos, known for his expertise in the industry. Mark has served as Chairman for several technical standards Task Forces with direct involvement for more than 20 technical light and heavy-duty vehicle standards and Recommended Practices, including SAE J1939 Network Security Task Force, and TMC Cyber Security Task Force (S.5).
DG Technologies has a proven track record of success and expertise at TMC, with On-Board Vehicle Electronics, Cybersecurity, and innovative technical leadership, there is so much to learn at booth 2540 this year. One platform to power your uptime!
For further information:
Dearborn Group, Inc.
33604 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
1 (248) 888-2000 sales@dgtech.com
Cyber Week is here! Call DG Technologies, the experts in Secure Vehicle Network Solutions, for our Cyber Week special, featuring a FREE DPA XL with the purchase of a DPA Health subscription at a NEW SPECIAL PRICE! Call now through Friday and DO NOT miss out on this deal!
ABOUT DPA HEALTH:
DPA Health is a PC software application that runs on a laptop, plugs into the truck through a DG Technologies DPA XL. The software securely extracts data from the vehicle network, sends that encrypted data to the cloud through your wireless connection from the PC and in less than 5 minutes you can see the results for state of health of your vehicles electrical system components. Fleet managers and owners can then log into the www.truck-connect.com portal and get an overall view of their entire vehicle fleet.
Electrical Health System Monitoring: Modern vehicles are becoming more electrified and integrated with multiple ECUs and sensors, which make them smarter in terms of engine diagnostics, performance, fuel efficiency, security, safety and stability. So the ability to save time while monitoring those systems in your fleet is critical to protecting your uptime. All this from DG Technologies, the company that brings you the #1 products and services for secure diagnostics and predictive maintenance. DPA Health provides a portable diagnostic solution for your vehicles’ electrical applications. It is a predictive analytic tool set that assesses the current condition of the primary electrical systems:
Battery / Battery Pack Health
Starting System Health
Charging System Health
The use of the vehicle CAN communication network messages allows for downloading of data, scheduling of maintenance, and integration with other fleet management systems.
The DPA Health analysis is done in the cloud and reported back to the technician on the PC within seconds of completing the test sequence.
DPA Health and the www.truck-connect.com cloud portal access is designed to work with a laptop and a DG Technologies DPA XL.
For further information:
Dearborn Group, Inc.
33604 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
1 (248) 888-2000 sales@dgtech.com
DG Technologies is announcing a price adjustment for our products that is effective October 01, 2025.
We have brought you value and innovation over the last several years while doing everything we could to absorb the rising cost of material, energy, transportation and critical electronics. This adjustment is necessary to keep pace with those market conditions.
This decision was not made lightly. This adjustment is essential for us to continue to provide you with the level of expert support we always have and continue to provide the latest in secure technology you need to thrive in your business. This will also allow us to keep the bar high in our research, development, innovation and Technical Support, keeping pace with amazing new technological changes taking place in the transportation industry.
Our goal is to continue to offer our customers leading-edge technology from DG Technologies, the #1 company in secure diagnostics and reprogramming, while offering technical support that is second to none in our industry.
All of us at DG Technologies look forward to serving you with your engineering, diagnostic and reprogramming needs and we appreciate your business and understanding. If you would like further details you may contact us at 1-248-888-2000 or view our products and pricing at https://www.dgtech.com/shop/.
For further information:
Dearborn Group, Inc.
33604 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
1 (248) 888-2000 sales@dgtech.com
DPA Inspect makes it easy for technicians to determine the health of a vehicle’s emissions control system by performing and submitting the inspection and maintenance testing required for CARB Clean Truck Check compliance using our secure software and trusted DPA diagnostics tools.
In this tutorial, we take you through the process of purchasing DPA Inspect or any DPA Inspect bundle offered.
DPA Inspect and DPA XL are your approved inspection tools for CARB Clean Truck Check success.
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PRESS RELEASE Farmington Hills, MI, USA, July 27, 2023 – Announcing the All New Integrated Support Services for DG Technologies and Synercon Technologies
Dearborn Group, Inc., Announces Integration to Enhance Customer Support
Effective immediately Dearborn Group Inc., announces the merger of Sales and Technical Support Teams and contact information for DG Technologies and Synercon Technologies.
We’ve combined our resources to improve our already industry leading technical and sales support. Our USA based group will now be available to assist you from a single phone number and email address.
Our fully trained and dedicated staff is here to help whether you work for a vehicle OEM, Tier supplier, Fleet, Law Enforcement Agency, Consultant, Independent or DIY’r and whether you use DG Technologies products or Synercon Technologies products.
Our People, products and services are all part of the leading Vehicle Networks Solutions group of companies under Dearborn Group, Inc.
Dearborn Group Inc, a diagnostics and vehicle network solutions provider for over 35 years, has worked in association with, and alongside many domestic and foreign OEMs, and Tier 1 & 2 suppliers to the automotive, heavy-duty, agriculture, off-road, cybersecurity and recreational vehicle transportation markets. Dearborn Group has a long affiliation and ties to SAE International, American Trucking Association’s (ATA’s) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), tier 1 & 2 supplier organizations, and is a leading provider of aftermarket diagnostic products, engineering development tools, DG CyberTech and heavy vehicle digital forensics.
For further information:
Dearborn Group Inc.
33604 West Eight Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
1-248-888-2000
info@dgtech.com
General Contact:
Mr. John McNelis
Sales and Marketing Manager
jmcnelis@dgtech.com
The SAE Fellow Membership designation is awarded to an elite group of professionals in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and aerospace industries who have made a significant impact on mobility through leadership, research, publishing, innovation, and volunteering. (via SAE)
Congratulations to DG Technologies President & Former SAE Detroit Section Chair Mark Zachos, on being inducted to the 2022 Class of SAE Fellows! DG continues to participate in industry organizations such as SAE, TMC and others, providing training and consulting in Cybersecurity!
DG Technologies’ NEAT Software for Blue Bird Buses: Available Now!
