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, ...

Air brakes have a long history of reliable performance in the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets, yet these systems cannot be ignored without costly consequences. A good inspection process and ...

Many of the larger vehicles on our roads have one intriguing thing in common: They can make sudden, loud, gas-escaping hissing noises. These noises, admittedly, have made this writer jump — on more ...

Brake adjustment might not be the greatest crisis of our time, but with all the talk of Red Seal certification, mandatory entry-level training (MELT) upgrades and driver competency generally, now ...