Answering your trailer brake questions
Being the crucial pieces of equipment they are, brakes are always on the forefronts of fleet managers’ minds when it comes to upgrades and maintenance. With the continued steady growth of disc brake adoption on both tractors and trailers, you may have some questions, like whether to use disc brakes or drum brakes on your
Tips for maintaining air disc brake systems
The following steps are recommended by SAF-Holland to maintain your air disc brake system. They recommend that you follow your brake manufacturer’s recommended service manual instructions for general service and maintenance. Conduct regular visual checks of the brakes, tires, and all chassis components. (Note: Refer to your brake manufacturer’s service manual for torque specifications, where applicable.)
Truck Writers of North American announce Technical Achievement Award finalists
The Truck Writers of North America has listed the top five finalists for its 2016 Technical Achievement Award. The finalists are…
Five truck trend takeaways from January
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from January focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Check your brakes: Putting a stop to brake-related CSA issues
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s CSA violations should be an unnecessary problem, especially since they can lead to costly delays, and unexpected downtime may cause fleets to lose customers not only because of delays. After citations related to lighting problems, brakes are the second most commonly penalized item—18.7% of violations handed out by the CVSA in
The inside scoop on spec’ing axles and brake ratings
For optimum performance and safety, brakes and suspensions need to be a match and work well together. So what do fleets need to know? Fleet Equipment asked major suppliers to provide the inside information.
ZF announces offer to acquire Haldex
German truck company ZF has announced a public offer for Haldex, a Swedish supplier of brake products and air suspension systems for commercial vehicles. ZF will offer SEK (Swedish kronor) 100.00 per Haldex share in cash, valuing Haldex at SEK 4.4 billion (approximately $516 million U.S.). ZF has obtained an undertaking to accept the offer
July’s five truck trend takeaways
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from July focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Applying the brakes: Ensuring the future of truck safety
Advanced safety systems that employ radar- and camera-based technologies that enable adaptive cruise control and even autonomous truck operation rely heavily on one specific component—the brakes. The safety of these futuristic collision mitigation systems rests squarely on proper brake application, operation and maintenance. “It’s important to keep in mind that advances in collision mitigation technology
Saving fuel, improving efficiency with lift axles
Lift axles, so named for the attached air bags or springs that lift the axle off the road’s surface when it is not needed, are becoming an increasingly popular option for fleets. Lift axles can be mounted on either the truck or the trailer, and promise fuel and tire savings since the axle is only
