Volvo Trucks and Mack are recalling 5,137 heavy-duty tractors over a Bendix rear brake modulator defect that can short-circuit and disable ABS and electronic stability control. No injuries reported.
Knorr-Bremse has unanimously renewed CFO Frank Weber's contract five years early, extending his term through 2032. The decision follows record 2025 results and signals continuity within the brake-systems leader's Executive Board.
TBP Auto's Vietnam brake drum factory has earned ISO 14001 environmental management certification, joining its existing ISO 9001 and 45001 credentials and aligning with OEM and Tier 1 supplier qualification standards.
Daimler Truck North America has added Cross Traffic Assist and Active Side Guard Assist 2 with left turn protection to the Detroit Assurance ABA 6 system on the Freightliner Cascadia.
Five of seven trucks in Euro NCAP's Regional Distribution round earned five-star safety ratings, led by the Scania L-series at 90 percent, as AEB and Lane Support drive improvements.
ConMet has earned PACCAR's 2025 SPM Leader recognition across wheel ends, castings, and plastics — the sixth consecutive year the commercial vehicle supplier has received Supplier Performance Management honors from the truck manufacturer.
ZF Aftermarket has expanded its CorExpedia digital platform to handle core returns across all four remanufactured premium brands — ZF, TRW, SACHS, and WABCO — unifying reverse logistics for European workshops, distributors, and fleets.
DuraBrake warns that underweight cast-iron brake drums create thermal, safety, and liability risks for fleets, urging the industry to verify weights and demand manufacturer traceability.
DRiV adds Abex air disc brake calipers to its heavy-duty lineup, covering Bendix, Meritor, WABCO, and other OE platforms with all-new, no-core-charge components.
Bendix's EnduraSure-Pro sealed spring brake for air disc brakes is now a factory option on Peterbilt trucks, offering up to five times the power spring life of standard units.
Knorr-Bremse proposes a 9% dividend increase to €1.90 per share for FY2025 while nominating a digitalization expert to its Supervisory Board ahead of the April AGM.
Setco Auto Systems launches a 200-plus brake disc portfolio for Indian and export markets, targeting the growing shift from drum to disc brakes across all vehicle segments.
Pro-Cut's X1 HD On-Truck Brake Lathe targets fleet operators with on-vehicle rotor resurfacing, cutting heavy-duty brake service time and replacement costs.
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.
ZF has unveiled five new braking and control technologies for off-highway vehicles, targeting electrification and autonomous machine platforms under its EASE design philosophy.
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.