CTA chairman urges national solidarity

HALIFAX -- Claude Robert, chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance, made an impassioned plea for a uniform regulatory regime across the country in his address to delegates at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association annual convention.

HIGH TEMP HEAVY HAUL: WILL RETREADS WORK?

A Bandag article on the use of retreads for heavy hauling in the heat of summer.

TIRE REDUCES SPLASH

Michelin's new XZA2 anti-splash tire improves safety.

TIRE-PRESSURE MONITORING

Michelin to market WABCO system.

RETREAD NEVER DIES

Michelin XDA Hypersipe promises bottom-line benefits.

BRAKE BALANCING

Brake balance is one of the toughest challenges facing the maintenance department, but victory is possible.

HIDDEN BRAKE PROBLEMS

Bbrakes do fail. That's why it's up to you to detect the flaws, before they fail you

Freightliner, DOT wrap up electronic control braking study

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner has completed a significant three-year study with the U.S. Department of Transportation -- a field-operational test of Electronically Controlled Braking Systems (ECBS) and other safety technologies.

Bendix Spicer shuffles S-Cam, air disc production

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake says it will begin operation of a new foundation brake production facility slated for fourth quarter 2007. The location of the new facility will be announced later.

BRAKE PARTS CATALOG

'Formula Blue' hydraulic brake parts from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake

CVSA, insurer team up for online airbrake program

WASHINGTON -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, in association with Zurich Services and Interactive Driving Systems, has completed the development of an online airbrake training program to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety across North America.

Cheap aftermarket brake actuators flooding market could present hazards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Smithereens. That is precisely where you could blow your face to if you make a mistake working on a double-clamp banded spring brake.

Manufacturers, safety cops debate air disc brake enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- A terrific debate arose at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Symposium (CVSA) in Indianapolis not too long ago, between three manufacturers of air disc brakes and several CVSA inspectors on how to inspect these brakes at roadside.

LIGHTWEIGHT AIR DISC BRAKE

Peterbilt first to add the Bendix Spicer option on new trucks.

SEVERE-SERVICE TIRE

New ultra-durable Bridgestone M860 radials are for refuse and severe-service trucks.