Brake Safety Week kicks off August 25. Bendix offers tech tips for maintenance. Also: NACFE to focus on long-haul in next Run on Less event, with a variety of alternative fuel powertrains ...

New Fontaine lowbed trailer series debuts in multiple configurations. Also: Bendix offers brake-inspection refresher and resources ahead of the Brake Safety Week blitz kicking off Sunday; Werner ...

Old paradigms for brake component life expectancy and preventive maintenance intervals have changed, thanks to corrosion, parts costs, and the shortage of certified brake technicians.

Well-functioning brakes are a crucial safety feature in any car. Regular inspections can help catch problems early and save you lots of money.

Brakes can fall out of compliance at any given time. A proper pre-trip inspection is a fleet’s first line of defense in catching problems before the DOT. Read CCJ for tips on prevention.

Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road.

Maintenance With inspection blitz on deck, brake issues continue to dominate out of service violations Tom Quimby Aug 14, 2020 Updated Apr 29, 2022 ...

Brake violations are historically among the top reasons trucks are taken out of service during the Roadcheck inspection blitz. Bendix has a few ideas on how to keep your trucks out of the compound ...

Good preventive maintenance practices will help keep any trailer, much less flatbed units, up and running for longer productive time periods, so East Manufacturing recently put ...

Griffin emphasizes that an automotive A/C inspection should include visual leak detection, refrigerant evacuation and recharge, belt tension checks, and an assessment of compressor wear.

Inspections should also include an eye for cracking or breakage of plastic air-line tubing that connects the dryer to the truck’s air system.

Brakes are the most important part of your vehicle—be sure you're familiar with five warning signs that indicate they may be malfunctioning.