On August 1, 2011 a new air brake standard for three-axle tractors with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) up to 59,600 lbs. took effect. This rule applies to tractors invoiced after August 1, 2011.

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The debris from a lost load from a tractor-trailer with brake failure hit several cars Thursday on Highway 321 North near Blowing Rock, troopers said. The crash happened around ...

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, ...

(NEXSTAR) — John Deere is recalling multiple models of its Compact Utility Tractors over concerns that their brake systems could fail, creating risk for crashes or injury. The Illinois-based company ...

When it comes to apportioning blame for the poor braking ability of many tractor and trailer set-ups on British roads, it’s generally the trailer maker or the farmer that gets the finger pointed at ...

CHURCHILL (KDKA) – A tractor trailer lost its brakes and crashed into nine vehicles in Churchill on Friday afternoon. It happened just after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Rodi Road and William Penn ...

Daily vehicle inspection requirements include a check of the operational parts of an air brake system, like the governor, the air compressor and the low-air-pressure warning devices. This portion of ...

A collision between two semitractor-trailers that closed a section of Interstate 70 for several hours Monday is believed to have been caused by one of the tractors losing its brakes, according to the ...