New electrical architecture allows multiple onboard systems to respond together during real-world driving conditions.

DALLAS – Truck brake maker MGM Brakes has introduced a new electronic brake checking system called e-stroke, which uses factory-installed sensors to detect whether a truck’s brakes are functioning ...

Have you ever tried to back up an 18-wheeler? It's no small feat, but once you understand how air brakes in semi trucks work, it all starts to make sense.

In 1992, commercial vehicle air brake systems took a tentative step into the future when antilock braking systems were mandated by the federal government. Some truckers had a hard time trusting the ...

Transport operators are asking for more clarity over the enforcement of the new brake parameter for lorries, saying more ...

In a bid to enhance road safety, Puspakom has revised its lorry inspection protocol, placing a strong emphasis on the assessment of brake systems. The updated guidelines aim to tackle the issue of ...

Stock trucks stop fairly well. But add a lift, bigger tires, and several hundred pounds in bumpers, tools, and a winch, and your stopping distances increase dramatically. The reasons for this ...

More formal engagements are required before Malaysian authorities roll out its new brake inspections, and the Association of ...

Over the past week, two trucks crashed as a result of their inability to stop on hills. In both cases, the mainstream media reported that the trucks' brakes had failed. That illustrates what the ...