Lite-Check LLC is offering the new Detector 902 test instrument for trailer lights and air brake systems. The instrument is simple to operate using either the front panel switches or the full-function ...

The trucks used for this test were off-the-shelf Freightliner Cascadias with the company’s standard brake offerings. There was nothing special about the brakes used in the test. Due to the transfer of ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...

The development and validation of a vehicle brake system involve a significant amount of testing on the road. The vehicle typically is tested under all possible road and riding conditions. The brake ...

It’s imperative to have a trailer brake controller when towing a trailer that has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. In most states, an adjustable trailer brake controller is required when ...

This video shows brake testing on a 100ft Bridgwater carnival truck and trailer with nine axles. It highlights the safety checks required to ensure the vehicle is ready for the road.

It’s impossible to fix something without understanding how it’s supposed to work. Brake system repair decisions can be difficult to make, and costly to execute, without a basic understanding of system ...

If there’s one thing on commercial vehicles that operations and maintenance professionals need to understand, it’s braking systems. Not getting a truck to start rolling on time will cause delayed ...

Having your trailer’s brakes fail or just having someone panic-stop short in front of you can be a dangerous situation. Now add a 6-percent down-grade to the equation and you better hope you’ve got ...