Listener and big-rig truck driver David Huiner says he relies on the sound of his air brakes to let him know that his truck is operating safely. He gives us an example. Today, we have a sound clip ...

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Freightliner Trucks announced the availability of the latest Bendix/Spicer air disc brakes as an option on its Class 8 truck models, as well as its medium-duty and vocational ...

CarriersEdge has released a new series of online courses on air brakes, expanding its library with content based on Techni-Com’s Practical Air Brakes program with content provided by the Commercial ...

The electronically controlled braking system (EBS or ECBS), also called electro-pneumatic braking or brake-by-wire, has been waiting in the wings for several years. It’s still back there but, ...

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both; drum brakes are ...

PIEDMONT — The City Council modified a law Tuesday to keep tractor trailer rigs from using noisy air braking systems in city limits and to avoid lawsuits. The council replaced the term “Jake Brake” ...