If you are towing a trailer weighing more than 1,650 pounds (750kg), it is likely a braked trailer. These heavier trailers, often with two or more axles, have their own electric brakes, which are ...

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). ...

Some brake violations are easy to understand. Brake adjustment can be confirmed by marking and measuring a push rod. Others can be baffling. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake ...

Brake life can be affected by driving conditions. Get your brakes inspected at least once a year but do it more often if your driving activities warrant it. Few areas of vehicle maintenance are as ...

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 ...

Brake Safety Week is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s seven-day brake inspection and brake-safety outreach campaign designed to raise awareness of brake safety issues. The week-long initiative ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...