The Analytical Dilemma
Does “old school” detective work still have a part in fleet maintenance programs today? TMC Technical Director Jack Legler gives his answer.
Inspectors Take Nearly 5,000 CMVs Off the Road During Brake Safety Week
Law enforcement personnel in 57 jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada took nearly 5,000 commercial motor vehicles off the road for “critical brake violations” during a weeklong focused brake enforcement effort in September, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Nov. 6.
Rigorous Maintenance Essential to Avoiding Brake Problems
Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road.
Brake Manufacturer Knorr-Bremse Plans IPO
Knorr-Bremse AG has opted to list shares in Frankfurt later this year after majority billionaire owner Heinz Hermann Thiele explored a range of strategic options for one of the world’s largest makers of truck and train brakes.
Italy Bridge Collapse Witness Tells of Truck’s Escape
ROME — A witness to the deadly Genoa highway bridge collapse has provided a dramatic account to Italian television SKY TG24, including a description of how a green truck stopped just short of the abyss.
August 15, 2018CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 16-22
Commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in force beginning Sept. 16 to conduct brake system inspections on large trucks and buses throughout the United States and Canada.
Jacobs Launches Less Complex Engine Brake
Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced its 1.5 Stroke HPD, a new variation of the innovative high power density engine brake that the company introduced on a demonstration truck in 2016.
May 18, 2018CVSA Symposium Emphasizes Advances in Brake Technology
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The trouble with brakes is that so many things can go wrong. That was one of the takeaways from the first day of a two-day Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance brake symposium aiming to educate motor carriers, commercial vehicle inspectors and technicians on the latest advances and challenges in keeping brakes in good working order.
Blue Tree Systems Adds ‘Anticipation’ Feature
Telematics provider Blue Tree Systems released a feature that analyzes drivers’ braking habits on Brake Safety Day, an event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
September 11, 2017Long Downhill Grades Require Engine Braking, Experts Say
Tractor trailer drivers who crest a hill shouldn’t rely solely on brakes to slow them on the way down. Trucking experts say doing so can result in brake failure and preventable accidents, which they say are often caused by young and inexperienced drivers.