In countless ways, this hurricane season’s extensive and severe flooding has been devastating for people and property. With truck drivers and the trucking industry so vital to the recovery and ...

When the brakes are applied, circuits send compressed air from the storage tanks to front and rear service chambers that push the brake shoes into the brake drums, thus slowing down the vehicle. Semis ...

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 ...

Air disc brakes require minimal routine maintenance. Most of the moving parts are internal. Brake pads will often last for the first life of a tractor. Photos: Jim Park Better stopping power is ...

Air disc brakes (ADBs) offer compelling benefits. They deliver shorter stopping distances and quicker pad replacement. But realizing their full value over time requires deliberate care. A new Bendix ...

Australian commercial vehicle parts supplier MaxiPARTS has acquired brake component supplier Air Brake Systems.

A frozen brake line can take a rig out of service for hours, maybe days depending on a department’s maintenance capabilities. Frozen lines and other problems are preventable, but first, we need to ...

Paccar has recalled 58 new 2027 Peterbilt 548 trucks because the front brake valve and hoses fitted to them may be the wrong ...