It takes a robust braking system to bring 80,000 lb. (36,000 kg) of moving tractor-trailer to a halt. And half of that system sits on a trailer, about 45 feet (about 13.5 meters) behind the driver.

Brakes comprised the largest percentage, about 52.5%, of out-of-service violations (OOSV) cited in roadside inspections conducted during Roadcheck 2008. CVSA statistics reveal “60% of out-of-service ...

The 3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is designed and built to efficiently transport a wide array of loads, featuring three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR), and beam (MBMD). ...

The ATTS combines brake performance testing with a new 40-point inspection and assessment of trailers or trailed equipment, plus a 58-point inspection of tractors, covering their physical condition ...

This article was updated May 11, 2022, with new dates for the 2022 annual International Roadcheck blitz. A truck sits and waits on costly roadside service along I-10 at the weigh station in Sneads, ...

Owners of some of almost 600,000 travel trailers, boat trailers and utility trailers registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will get a surprise when they next receive notice that it's ...

Sunday, Aug. 24, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week inspection blitz and outreach/education event kicks off with an increased emphasis on that oh-so-crucial component in ...

The case for using air disc brakes (ADB) on trailers is pretty strong, but it’s not a slam dunk. They do offer better performance, but standard drum brakes already do a perfectly adequate job. The ...