Air brakes have a long history of reliable performance in the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets, yet these systems cannot be ignored without costly consequences. A good inspection process and ...

The Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake System is now available as a factory-installed option on all Peterbilt heavy-duty, medium-duty, and 520 Models and on Kenworth heavy- and medium-duty ...

If there’s one thing on commercial vehicles that operations and maintenance professionals need to understand, it’s braking systems. Not getting a truck to start rolling on time will cause delayed ...

Hitachi Automotive Systems is introducing a new heavy duty automated parking brake (APB HD) designed for pickup trucks, vans, SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Developed by the company’s brake ...

There's no more satisfying feeling for a truck driver than the airbrake knob smacking the palm of your hand at the end of a grueling haul, hearing that "pshhh" of the air system and knowing that ...

The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer a colorful reminder that compressed air is the lifeblood of your brake system. The hoses are a respective red and blue, ...