TSE Brakes introduces UL-Disc air brake actuators
TSE Brakes Inc. introduced its UL-Disc air brake actuators specifically designed for transportation equipment using air disc brakes. “Due to reduced stopping distance requirements, air disc brakes are growing in popularity for both fleets and owner operators,” said Ian Shackleton, TSE Brakes’ director of North American OEM sales and marketing. “Fleets are also interested in air disc brakes for
WABCO unveils next-gen OnLane lane departure warning system
WABCO unveiled its next generation OnLane lane departure warning system (LDWS), an advanced driver assistance system that features a new, high resolution camera integrated with a SmartDrive video-based driver performance management system. WABCO’s OnLane is a camera-based LDWS that continuously monitors the vehicle’s position within lane markings. It alerts the driver via visual, audible or
Haldex brings ModulT air disc brakes to North America
Haldex has announced that it is bringing its ModulT air disc brake product line to North America. The ModulT air disc brake has been made in Europe and Asia since 2011, and has been road tested in Canada; this is its first time being released to the North American market.The company says the ModulT brakes are primarily
Aftermarket brake friction: Know what you need and what you are getting
When replacing brake friction material, Dan Dunkleberger, Haldex Friction’s product manager, says that fleets “need to understand the application, duty-cycle and environment in which the vehicle in is performing. These three key things will give the end-user the necessary information needed to spec the correct friction material for the job. Application and duty-cycle are also
Strapping in to advanced safety offerings
In the past year, safety systems that orchestrate radar, camera systems and adaptive cruise control features have grown in popularity as fleets aim to mitigate collisions, reduce costs and better protect not only the driver and truck, but those who share the road with these heavy trucks. Let’s do a walk around of the latest
Orlaco highlights CornerEye
Orlaco highlights its CornerEye camera monitor system, which uses digital technology to give drivers a view of blind spots. The system has a wide angle lens that combines with the latest technologies to deliver a field of vision of 270°. The system makes every truck builder eligible for exemption from the pavement and front view
It’s no accident: Collision mitigation adoption is gaining ground
Advanced safety systems continue to drive into fleets. With major fleets like UPS announcing that they are making collision mitigation systems a standard spec on all Class 8 models going forward, it’s only a matter of time before these safety systems become as commonplace as the seatbelt. The fact is that collision mitigation systems work.
Watch: Behind the autonomous Freightliner Inspiration Truck wheel
Get ready to strap into the Inspiration Truck driver seat and dive into the future of trucking. Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan talks with Richard Howard, Daimler Trucks senior vice president of sales and marketing, about the rapid advancement and adoption of advanced safety systems that aim to make today’s roads safer and lead the
Watch: New UPS truck safety features in action
Keeping everyone on the road safe should be a fleet’s No. 1 priority. That’s why UPS trucks will now use the Bendix Wingman Advanced system to improve safety in their vehicles. FE hits the road with the new UPS vehicles to see these new features in action. Fleet Equipment‘s Associate Editor Alex Crissey visited a closed course
Keys to keeping your brakes up to CSA standard
With the exception of tires, few components can get truck fleets and operators into as much trouble as brakes and lighting, according to Fred Fakkema, Zonar’s vice president of compliance. Zonar is maker of the 2020 Mobile Tablet, which provides an electronic vehicle inspection reporting system (EVIR). “Brakes and lighting represented 13 of the top
Recommendations for complete brake maintenance
In conducting a complete brake job, disassembly can impact the assembly portion of the brake job process, all of which affects overall performance of your brakes. Be sure as you disassemble the brake to carefully inspect every part, checking for unusual wear. Part wear patterns can tell you a lot about the brake and the
Webb to offer complete line of automatic slack adjusters
Webb Wheel Products is introducing a new addition to its product line: a complete line of clearance sensing automatic brake adjusters. This new product line will be offered by a new business unit, Webb Brake Adjusters. Webb Brake Adjusters will offer automatic slack adjusters in 5.5 in. to 7 in. arm lengths in 10, 28 and 37 spline models. Webb utilizes
