truck tire fire

Wheel-end fires

Wheel-end fires

truck tire fire

Fall issue 2020 Seeing a black cloud of smoke emanating from the bottom of a tractor-trailer? You might think the tires have caught on fire. Look closer and you might find it’s the brakes and not the tires. There are several factors that play a part in preventing wheel-end fires; one for example is dragging…

brake inspection

Inspection and enforcement: Stress or relief?

Inspection and enforcement: Stress or relief?

brake inspection

Inspection and enforcement– two words that may make drivers cringe but are vastly important. These events are necessary as a reminder, that to keep our roadways safe for all, drivers and motor carriers must have properly functioning brakes and ensure vehicles are working appropriately overall. In 2018, there was a decrease in overall fatalities, second…

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