Zachary C.R. Cathcart, P.E., ACTAR
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Background
Mr. Zachary Cathcart holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Cathcart is a licensed professional engineer and an accredited accident reconstructionist. He has extensive design experience in various transportation sectors, including aviation, motorcycles, and heavy trucks. Mr. Cathcart designed air and electric systems for heavy trucks while at Peterbilt. He was also the technical lead for battery electric vehicle powertrain integration on medium-duty vehicles. He has also designed foot controls for Harley-Davidson, passenger seats for commercial airlines, and hydraulic equipment for heavy machines at Caterpillar.
Mr. Cathcart’s professional practice is focused on vehicle accident reconstruction, collision investigation (passenger cars and heavy trucks), commercial vehicle inspections, event data recorder (EDR) imaging retrieval and analysis, seatbelt analysis, brake system examination, 3D scanning, hand measurements, acceleration and braking analysis, site inspections and imaging, and vehicle dynamics evaluation. Mr. Cathcart also evaluates mechanical systems, including brakes, steering, engine, transmission, etc.
Education and Certifications
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S.: University of Texas at Dallas (2014)
- Licensed Professional Engineer: Texas
- Certified Traffic Crash Reconstructionist: The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction
- Certified Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Technician
- Certified Drone Pilot
- Organizations: Society of Automotive Engineers; National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists; Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
Publications
- “Accident Reconstruction Technology in Commercial Vehicles,” Zachary Cathcart, Presented to the National Truck and Heavy Equipment Claims Council spring meeting, 2026.