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 ...

While there is still some braking capability left at the end of the legal stroke length, it’s outside the safety margin built into CVSA brake-stroke measurements. Brake safety is a big deal and always ...

inspectors conducted more than 15,000 commercial motor vehicle inspections with a focus on brake systems and components. During the 2025 Brake Safety Week, North American commercial vehicle inspectors ...

Based in Calgary, Fleet Brake serves the heavy-duty, logging, mining, agricultural and oilfield industries This deal will create a national network of locations providing parts and service to the ...

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 ...

For heavy duty trucks like semis hauling lots of cargo over long distances, conventional friction brakes just can't do it on their own. To maintain safe speeds and prevent overheating on long descents ...

Early last month, a fire technical expert submitted an issue to the Speak Up For Safety Program after becoming aware of an underhood fire involving a 2021 model year GMC Sierra 2500. The workhorse ...

Semi trucks continue to rely on drum brakes as their primary braking system due to their reliability under heavy loads. This practice is not only seen in commercial vehicle engineering but also in ...

Shops repairing buses, vans, and commercial trucks say without access to manufacturer procedures, they face liability risks.

The global brake industry saw a flurry of developments in a single day, including corporate restructuring, product recalls, and market expansions. Brembo approved dividends and a major buyback, ...