Category Commercial Vehicles

Hyundai Translead introduces HT ReadyVue parking brake monitoring and AI-enabled camera upgrades to its trailer technology portfolio for commercial fleets.

SAF-Holland launched BrakeSight at TMC 2026, a real-time brake pad and rotor wear monitoring system for Haldex ModulT air disc brakes on trucks and trailers.

IIHS is launching its first safety ratings for cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups, targeting a segment where airbags and AEB often aren't standard. Fleet purchasing decisions could reshape demand for safety technology suppliers.

Haldex's free Trailer Application Guide gives trailer technicians, fleet managers, and OEMs 24/7 access to brake system specs, diagnostics, and specification tools in one digital platform.

DRiV showcases Abex air disc brake components, Monroe air springs, and Wagner HD visibility products among 40 commercial truck offerings at TMC 2026 in Nashville.

Bendix EnduraSure-Pro sealed spring brake for air disc brakes is now factory-available on all Kenworth medium- and heavy-duty trucks, delivering up to five times longer power spring life.

Bendix expands its 2026 technical training schedule with 23 in-person brake and safety technology classes across 11 states, plus two virtual sessions for commercial vehicle technicians.

Volkswagen research shows ADAS prevented accidents for 45% of UK van drivers in 2025. The new Transporter achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating thanks to advanced safety technologies like autonomous emergency braking.

DRiV expands Ferodo Premier copper-free brake pads to commercial vehicles, combining zero-copper friction materials with a high-performance red coating for faster bedding-in and reduced fleet costs.

Knorr-Bremse is investing up to €200 million in a modular campus in Chennai, India, integrating braking component production, rail entrance systems, and AI operations with capacity for 3,500 employees.

China mandates AEB systems on light commercial vehicles by 2028, expanding coverage 30% and requiring detection of pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters for the first time.

Cummins has announced its 2026 Meritor brake training schedule, offering 23 free sessions at 29 North American locations covering cam and air disc brake maintenance and diagnostics.

Knorr-Bremse launches Circular Technology Award offering €25,000 prizes and €150,000 proof-of-concept funding for startups developing automated disassembly and raw materials recovery solutions using AI and robotics.

Marathon Brake Systems has added N.A. Williams to its North American aftermarket sales team, expanding coverage for its heavy-duty friction products, air disc brake components, and shock absorbers.

Hendrickson showcases brake drums, automatic adjusters, suspension components, and fleet support tools at HDAW 2026 Booth #1523 in Grapevine, Texas, January 19–22.