Were there to be some interruption to the truck's air supply, the spring brakes would apply, providing some stopping force – about the equivalent to 60-psi brake application.

Brake check-in: The latest on heavy-duty truck braking systems A refresher on what fleets need to know to spec, inspect, and maintain their braking systems.

It might not come as a surprise that fleets often overlook brake hoses and tubing that supply air to their trucks' brakes.

Bendix SR-5 Spring Brake Valve Bendix announced Monday it is making available a no-cost permanent remedy kit for trailers affected by a recent recall campaign. Several trailer OEMs have recalled ...