Braking systems are absolutely vital in any type of vehicle, but especially so in semi trucks and trailers. Considering the sheer size and weight of these trailers (upwards of 40 tons), you need to know they are going to be able to come to a stop quickly and reliably whenever needed, especially in high-speed situations. […]
We recently read a question on a trucking forum from a driver who was having trouble with his brakes locking up. He mentioned that the problem did not occur when he was carrying a full or near-full load. Yet, when he didn’t have the added weight, the brakes would lock up and would cause a […]
Tractor-trailer accidents happen too frequently as seen in report after report from various news sources. Some of those accidents are caused by tractor-trailer brake problems. Brakes are, quite naturally, one of the most important parts of big rig driving. What can go wrong with big rig brakes? They can be overused, not maintained properly, or […]
Tractor-trailer accidents happen too frequently as seen in report after report from various news sources. Some of those accidents are caused by tractor-trailer brake problems. Brakes are, quite naturally, one of the most important parts of big rig driving. What can go wrong with big rig brakes? They can be overused, not maintained properly, or […]
Brakes are one of the most vital features for any vehicle, but even more so for big rigs and trailers. Your safety, and the safety of others traveling on the same road depend on having a working and maintained brake system. Having old, worn-out brakes that aren’t properly maintained can put everyone risk at risk. […]