As temperatures rise in the summer months, so does the amount of strain placed on your wheel ends. According to industry data, summer-related wheel-end failures increase by up to 30% during peak heat ...

Runaway trailer hits minivan.” That’s what the headline screamed. While the details of why the trailer separated from the tractor in upstate New York have yet to be sorted out, the events underscore ...

Trailer maintenance often takes a backseat to servicing the tractor, with its multitude of components and moving parts. Still, a thorough on-time preventive maintenance inspection is the best way to ...

Whether your fleet is large, small or a single tractor-trailer, nobody wants to deal with a rollover. They’re dangerous, expensive and can be damaging to your reputation. Which is why Bendix offers ...

Wheel ends are complicated components and are among the highest friction points on any tractor-trailer. So, trucking fleets hear a lot about “thermal events” at the wheel and, of course, at the tire.

Trailer side skirts and various types of air deflectors, which are intended to boost a tractor-trailer’s aerodynamic efficiency, will save motor carriers more fuel with frequent inspections and proper ...

Greasing wheel bearings can get very messy very quickly, in a very kindergarten kind of way. The trick is to embrace the ooze, because greasing is the fun and easy part. The hard bit comes when ...

Wheels do not require much maintenance, but they do suffer their share of problems. From the damage during tire service, to cracking and bending from daily wear and tear — and corrosion — your wheels ...

One warm Friday evening in June 2013, Billy Turner, then the owner of a small fleet called BTEXP Global Services, was heading home from his office in Weatherford, Oklahoma, when he came across a ...

Improper alignment and maintenance will adversely affect the safety, performance and functional aspects of vehicles, having negative consequences on operating costs Proper vehicle alignment is a major ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Wabash National has begun working on a trailer that – with the exception of brakes and tires – will run 10 years with no maintenance required, say company officials. The company made ...