In 1992, commercial vehicle air brake systems took a tentative step into the future when antilock braking systems were mandated by the federal government. Some truckers had a hard time trusting the ...

Semi air brakes rely on compressors, reservoirs, dryers, valves, brake chambers, pushrods, and S-cams to move shoes or pads ...

For heavy duty trucks like semis hauling lots of cargo over long distances, conventional friction brakes just can't do it on their own. To maintain safe speeds and prevent overheating on long descents ...

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 ...

It’s imperative to have a trailer brake controller when towing a trailer that has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. In most states, an adjustable trailer brake controller is required when ...

Autonomous vehicles and battery-electric trucks are no longer figments of engineers’ imaginations. They are poised to reshape almost everything we know about building and operating heavy trucks — ...

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 ...

International Truck and Engine Corp. has rolled out a new brake system on select medium-duty truck models that it says will provide enhanced braking capabilities. Yesterday, a new full power hydraulic ...

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 ...

A viral Carwow test pitted a Hennessey Mammoth 1000 TRX against a Porsche 911 and Nissan Z. While the sports cars stopped ...

More than 200,000 trucks are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America for an issue that could cause uneven braking during an adaptive cruise control (ACC) braking event, according to National ...

Stock trucks stop fairly well. But add a lift, bigger tires, and several hundred pounds in bumpers, tools, and a winch, and your stopping distances increase dramatically. The reasons for this ...