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Brake Safety Week: Nearly 5,000 Out-of-Service Violations

Nearly 5,000 commercial vehicles were put out of service for critical brake problems during this year’s Brake Safety Week, held Sept. 16-22.

Wabco Americas Opens $20 Million Headquarters Near Detroit

Wabco officially opened its new Americas headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Home of Wabco’s North American and South American operations, the facility also represents a $20 million investment aimed at supporting the development of autonomous, connected, and electric commercial vehicles.

Putting Modern Truck Brakes to the Test

It’s hard to imagine what modern brake systems are capable of until you really put them to the test. Jim Park did, and came away amazed.

The Foundational Future of Air Brakes

The future of trucking is increasingly relying on brakes as the foundational technology that will enable fully integrated safety and autonomous vehicle systems.

DuraBrake Introduces Lightweight Steel Shell Brake Drum

DuraBrake has introduced a lightweight steel shell brake drum to its current brake drum and air disc brake offering.

How to Inspect Truck Air Brakes

Brake violations remain a common source of roadside citations and even crashes. Here’s a refresher course on the right way to make sure truck air brakes are up to par.

Dayton Parts Adds New Option for Trailer ABS Systems

Dayton Parts' new GEN2-1031 4S/1M antilock braking system for trailers is designed to retrofit an existing 4S/2M ABS using existing ports and sensors.

Thanks, CVSA, for the Positive Spin on Brake Defects

While the headlines might focus on the negative, the positive side of CVSA's Brake Safety Day inspection results show an industry that's made real strides toward safety. Blog commentary by Equipment Editor Jim Park.

Nearly 1,600 Trucks Hit with Violations on CVSA Brake Safety Day

The results from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s unannounced Brake Safety Day earlier this year show that 1,595 vehicles were placed out of service for brake violations.

Webb Wheel Brake Drum Designed to Run Cooler

The Webb 56864B brake drum now incorporates cool running technology vents, designed to improve airflow into the wheel end and manage heat better than conventional designs.