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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017–2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks due to the risk of an antilock brake (ABS), electronic stability ...

As the heavy-duty truck market heats up in 2026, savvy buyers are looking beyond the odometer to the mechanical health of their potential acquisitions. Recent technical advisories from Navistar, ...