Neffco Technologies recently announced the release a new truck air-brake lock designed to prevent unauthorized movement of trucks and eliminate truck theft. The Neffco Watchdawg replaces the standard ...

Replacing the yellow parking-brake release knob, the Braklok from Wapner Truck Alarm Systems completely disables a truck, even if the driver leaves the engine idling to unload freight. Featuring a ...

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 ...

It’s impossible to fix something without understanding how it’s supposed to work. Brake system repair decisions can be difficult to make, and costly to execute, without a basic understanding of system ...

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, ...

When the brakes are applied, circuits send compressed air from the storage tanks to front and rear service chambers that push the brake shoes into the brake drums, thus slowing down the vehicle. Semis ...

From pricing intelligence and compliance tools to charging infrastructure, diagnostics, tires, and AI, HDT’s 2026 Top 20 Products recognize the new tools, technologies, and ideas heavy-duty trucking ...