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NewsJanuary 26, 2021

Marathon Introduces New Air Disc Brake Rotors

Marathon's DiscStar air disc brake rotors feature an optimized venting design and maximized heat sink to further enhance thermal resistance properties.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2020

Knorr-Bremse Leaders Talk About the Path to Future Trucks

Where does Knorr-Bremse, the parent company of Bendix, fit in on the path to future trucks, as trends drive further toward advanced safety systems, electrified vehicles, and autonomous technology?

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2020

Hendrickson Looks to Future Following Motor Wheel Acquisition

After its recent acquisition of the Motor Wheel brake drum and Crewson slack adjuster business segments from Stemco, Hendrickson said it’s going to invest more capital and technology in the product lines.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockSeptember 24, 2020

Bendix Highlights Driver Assistance Technologies in Live Demo

Taking a cue from many of the virtual events since the onset of COVID-19, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems brought attendees a live demo that could be experienced from their home offices.

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NewsAugust 20, 2020

Brake Safety Week to Focus on Chafed Air Brake Hoses

Tubing and hose chafing violations will be a focal point for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance enforcement officers Aug. 23-29, as they conduct Level 1 inspections as part of Brake Safety Week.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2020

Hendrickson Buys Brake, Slack Adjuster Business from Stemco

The Motor Wheel Brake Drum and Crewson slack adjuster brands get new life with an announcement of their acquisition from Stemco by Hendrickson.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2020

CVSA Schedules Brake Safety Week for Late August

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) has announced that Brake Safety Week will proceed as scheduled, August 23-29.

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ArticlesMarch 17, 2020

Avoiding Brake-Related Out-of-Service Incidents

Braking system preventive maintenance is a driver/technician success opportunity.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 23, 2020

TMC Reports on Rising Repair Costs, Electromechanical Braking

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is working with partners to track repair costs and study electromechanical braking. A progress report kicked off TMC's Annual Meeting in Atlanta Feb. 23.

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Articlesby Jim ParkDecember 31, 2019

How Speed, Weight and Grades Affect Brakes

Understanding the operational factors that boost -- or degrade -- braking performance is critical for reliable, safe stops on the road.

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