ReAx from ZF was originally designed as something that would make it easier to steer a truck at lower speeds, but it has become a key component in automated driver assist features and may someday enable fully autonomous driving.
The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists will offer a technician training clinic on alignment in August.
Medium-duty truck builders will soon have a groundbreaking transmission to add to their data books, and heavy-truck makers will have more steering assist options thanks to recently demonstrated technologies from German supplier ZF.
CVSA is planning to pay close attention to suspensions and steering systems in this year's 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz. Will your maintenance procedures keep your trucks off the sidelines this year?
AirSept’s Smart Splice Pro Series – Trans & P/S Kit is an extension to the company’s line of products for quick, durable line repair.
In our January issue, HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park explored how advances in steering are soon going to make driving easier, and will be an important part of the move toward more automation in trucks. Here's a more extended interview on the topic with Jon Morrison, president of the Americas at Wabco.
Minimizer has developed a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for use with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle.
Dayton Part’s has launched a line of spiral king pin kits called Truefit Express, joining the company’s steer axle product line that includes a range of replacement steering solutions for commercial vehicles.
Active steering will be the next addition to advanced driver assistance systems. Trucks can now steer themselves, but they are not ready to take over just yet.
Bendix has acquired the ProSteering steering component remanfuacturer brand from JM Engineered Products, a move that could eventually contribute to advanced driver assistance systems.
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