Abex introduces line of brake rotors for commercial vehicles
Abex, a Federal-Mogul Motorparts brand, has introduced a new series of brake rotors for the heavy-duty market. Designed to work in conjunction with its air disc brake (ADB) pads, these new products are available across 8 different Class 8 applications, covering nearly 98% of the heavy-duty ADB market, the company said. Abex offers a pad
Bendix Wingman Fusion now an option on Kenworth T270, T370
Kenworth now offers the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system as an option on the Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty trucks. Bendix Wingman Fusion integrates and advances a proven suite of Bendix safety technologies—radar, camera, the vehicle’s foundation brake system, and SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS—into a comprehensive driver assistance system. Built on the Bendix
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
Bendix outlines recommended procedures for flood-damaged air brake systems
In countless ways, this hurricane season’s extensive and severe flooding has been devastating for people and property. With truck drivers and the trucking industry so vital to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in these areas, it’s important to keep tractors and trailers in safe operating condition and help avoid future issues if they’ve been exposed
Covering fatigue risk, safety systems and more at EUFMC
The educational program for the annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) is based heavily on input from attendees and is designed to address the informational needs of utility fleet professionals. Therefore, it came as no surprise that the 2017 conference included several sessions on safety-related topics. Addressing an issue that is common in all
Bendix talks future of driver assistance systems
There are more than 200,000 forward collision warning and mitigation systems from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on the road, with each generation of the technology more powerful and effective than the last. Wingman Fusion is Bendix’s flagship collision mitigation system, due to its deep integration of both camera and radar sensors. “Over the past five
What’s next for collision mitigation systems?
Like most equipment, the collision mitigation systems available today are the stepping stone to the more evolved systems tomorrow. We asked members of four makers of collision mitigation systems what’s on the horizon. Fred Andersky, director of government and industry affairs, and director of customer solutions, controls for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: “Expect to see continuing
Advanced safety systems maintenance tips
Advanced safety systems such as full-stability and collision mitigation technology occupy a growing part of the commercial vehicle landscape; fleets are adopting them in greater numbers, and electronic stability control (ESC) systems will be required on most new Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rules taking effect next year. Air
Autel introduces MaxiSYS CV diagnostic tool for commercial fleets
Autel has introduced its MaxiSYS CV for commercial fleets. Built on the MaxiSYS Android-based platform, the MaxiSYS CV performs enhanced system diagnostics on more than 60 commercial vehicle brands. Users can read and clear codes, view and graph live data, perform tool-guided maintenance services, complete an array of special functions and diagnose manufacturer-specific systems including
