Source: The first in a multi-part series on this topic on www.truckpartsandservice.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite the federal requirements regarding reduced stopping distance (RSD) for heavy-duty truck tractors being on the books for nearly a decade, many industry experts contend…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio –Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) is expanding its all makes aftermarket portfolio with Bendix® air disc brake pads and rotors. The launch is designed to further support the increasing number of fleets and owner-operators equipping…
Source: WABCO Holdings AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, at this week’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket…
Source: Excerpted from a post on Transport Topics News After two decades of use in Europe, electronic braking systems (EBS) will make significant inroads in the North American commercial vehicle market in the coming years to support the development of…
Source: DRiV SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — DRiV, the future Aftermarket and Ride Performance Company from Tenneco, will feature its quality commercial vehicle products for the wheel end, braking, exhaust and engine repair markets this week during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week 2020 (HDAW) in Grapevine,…
Source: WABCO AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, has announced it will acquire — through…
PARIS, France–Disc brakes have been in and out of the pro peloton for the past few years though, with the UCI proving indecisive and running a ‘trial’ for a number of years. For 2019 it finally made up its mind…
DETROIT, Mich.–General Motors and Navistar, according to GM Authority, considered offering an air brake system on their Medium Duty Class 4, 5, and 6 trucks – the Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty Chassis Cab Trucks and International CV. The air brake system was originally considered for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado…
DETROIT, MICH.–Earnings were mixed for brake suppliers largely do to a slow down in auto sales and increased spending in r&d for technologies not yet sold through to the market. WABCO Holdings Inc. WBC canceled the first-quarter 2019 earnings call…
Company currently reaches 126 countries and grows with acquisitions Fras-le turned 65 on February 22nd 2019, celebrating one of the periods of largest international expansion in its history, notably in the last two years, with seven new operations in Brazil…
AxleTech doesn’t have the word brake in its name – but the company produces a huge variety of ways to stop moving vehicles. “If you visit AxleTech’s facility in Troy, Michigan,” says Robin Stow, “it’s probably the only facility in the world…
Dr. Brian P. Hearing currently serves as Vice President of Research and Development at BrakeAudit. Prior to BrakeAudit, Dr. Hearing was co-founder of DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a manufacturer of acoustic detection systems. “Our BrakeAudit systems are used by law enforcement, fleet…
WABCO’s new American headquarters officially opens today. The $20 million building is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It reflects a new culture at WABCO and new priorities for the future. WABCO CEO Jacques Esculier hosted the ceremony along with Jon…
MCHENRY, Ill. – Oct. 9, 2018 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Brake Parts Inc (BPI) has made a donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) to support their efforts to help auto care industry members affected by…
Article by Walter E Frankiewicz, Haldex The history of air disc brake usage on commercial vehicles has it’s beginning in Europe. Although air disc brakes were evaluated and developed in the early 1980’s for North American vehicles, the performance and…
Joe Muscedere is General Manager – Foundation Brakes, Front Steer Axles and Wheel Ends for Meritor. Headquartered in Troy, MI, Meritor is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. In…