Many truck drivers have experienced brake fade. Technically, brake fade happens when “the condition in which the thermal capacity of the braking system has been exceeded and the system operates at reduced effectiveness.” More simply, it’s pushing the brake pedal and not having things go the way you expect.
So, why does this happen, and what can you do about it?
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Greenlane discusses the big wins and challenges ahead for its L.A. to Las Vegas EV charging corridor.
Picture it: Electric vehicle charging locations, purpose built with heavy-duty trucks in mind, stretching from sea to shining sea. It's Greenlane's nationwide vision for charging infrastructure in the U.S., and the joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock took its first big step forward with the announcement of its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers. The charging corridor along Interstate 15 aims to accelerate the rollout of carbon-neutral freight transportation with initial charging locations in Colton, Barstow and Baker, California.
What the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer can do for a 19.5-inch tire that a standard balancer can’t.
As connectivity improves, so does safety. Take a look at the technologies in Volvo’s all-new VNL that mitigate risk in the cab, and on the road.
The interior, exterior and lighting packages for the Model 589 available exclusively through Peterbilt’s 425+ dealer locations.
The Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer can accommodate large custom 4×4 wheels with ease.
The new kits are for vehicles from Ford, Ram, Chrysler, GMC and Nissan, which expands Akebono’s coverage by roughly 11 million vehicles.
Routine procedures for brake systems, service brakes and tires that can help prevent critical issues flagged during inspections.
Commercial ADB adoption rates in Class 6-8 vehicles are now up over 50% according to Bendix.
Regular visual inspections are crucial to the safety of your trucks and their drivers.
