Bendix previews Intellipark automatic parking brake technology
This scene is more common than you might think: A driver steps down from a big rig and walks away. Moments later, out of his view, the truck starts to roll backward because of a failure to properly set the parking brake. Unless the driver sprints back, jumps in, and stops the vehicle, risking potential
Bendix updates side object detection system
The first major update in a decade to the Bendix BlindSpotter Side Object Detection System will feature a new, more effective radar unit and integration capability with Bendix Wingman Fusion, the company’s advanced driver assistance technology, the company announced during the North American Commercial Vehicle show. “We’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from fleets
FMCSA rules now permanently allow Bendix windshield-mounted cameras
The video camera component of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, thanks to an exemption that was recently made permanent. Effective Oct. 24, the rule change allows certain devices that utilize “vehicle safety
Kenworth offers Bendix Wingman Fusion for T680, T880
Kenworth Truck Co. is making the Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance system available for the Kenworth T680 and T880. Bendix Wingman Fusion integrates and advances a suite of Bendix safety technologies – radar, camera, the vehicle’s brake system, and SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS – into one comprehensive driver assistance system. To see Bendix safety systems in action,
International Durastar integrates Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system
International Truck has announced that the International DuraStar is now available with the Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system. The Bendix Wingman Fusion system combines a suite of Bendix advanced safety technologies—radar, camera, the vehicle’s brake system, and SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS — into a comprehensive driver assistance system. Wingman Fusion gathers input to create a highly
FMCSA extends regulatory exemption for Bendix safety system windshield cameras
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has received a regulatory two-year exemption extension for the video camera component of its Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System. In its decision granting Bendix’s request for exemption from certain windshield clearance rules, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cited highway safety
Bendix launches Wingman Fusion driver assistance system
Bendix Wingman Fusion, an integration of advanced safety technologies, is now available from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, offering new capabilities and unequalled performance to North American fleets and drivers. Wingman Fusion combines a suite of Bendix advanced safety technologies—radar, camera, the vehicle’s brakes and SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS—into a comprehensive driver assistance system. With
Prime Inc. equips reefer trailers with Bendix safety systems
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC announced that Prime Inc., a North American commercial fleet, has added Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes and the Bendix TABS-6 Advanced trailer roll stability system to its refrigerated trailers. The fleet is equipping 2,500 new refrigerated trailers with the Bendix ADB22X and Bendix TABS-6 Advanced safety technologies. The trailers are
Bendix announces 2015 vehicle active safety systems
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will launch the next generation of its active safety technologies in 2015, introducing stationary vehicle braking and other functions for the North American market. According to Bendix, the next generation technology significantly enhances the performance of its existing systems through stronger, deeper integration and upgraded components. It also delivers alert
Kenworth T680 and T880 available with Bendix SmarTire system
The Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 are available with the SmarTire tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) by Bendix CVS as an option when specifying these models. The factory-installed Bendix system uses wheel-mounted sensors in each tire to monitor the tire’s pressure and temperature. Sensors are located on the steer and drive axle wheels. If tire
