Most heavy haul tractors will have a long 5th wheel slide. The driver needs to move the pin forward to load that front axle to the...

ATC is a function of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). So make certain that if you have tandem drive axle, you are using a 6S/6M setup.

The amount of weight allowed with steerable lift axles can be found in a document referred to as “Extra Legal Weight, Charts “Orange, Green

This signal is transmitted through the same ignition power (blue wire - pin 7 in trailer connector) used to power trailer ABS.  It runs at a

Inserted frames (also known as liners) are usually required with multiple pushers, and/or long wheelbase vehicles, tied to steer axle...

A body builder tried a setup where you set the parking brake while in reverse, and then go to back to push a “deadman” momentary brake relea

As a relic of days past, customers frequently will request an engine with a specific HP. As of 2017… be careful. Engine OEs have designed...

Who is that masked champion with all the confidence? Sales is about more than product, it is about relationships and support for your...

Tire Pressure is HUGH, especially on steer tires.  I am fairly confident outside companies that mount the tires for the factories do not...

The 1000/2000 Series transmission utilize a 6-bolt PTO which operates like a PTO on a manual transmission.

To determine if the trailer weight of 250,000 pounds is acceptable, we can look at a couple practical examples to understand how much force

If you utilize a lift axle, it will be this axle in most cases. Ever since the Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) testing of 2011, there has be

For CNG/LNG chassis DOT now allows an additional 2,000 lbs. on the Interstate to account for the fuel tanks.  (It also allows the same amoun

Placing heavy loads beyond the drive axles removes weight from the steer axle. It takes a decent ground load on the steer axle to keep...

Auto Neutral is a feature that ensures the transmission is in neutral when the parking brake is applied.

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If the ABS light is illuminated on the dash (and you have ruled out a blown fuse), correction could be as easy as pushing the sensor outboar

Don't go thinkin' that weight distribution is a concern only for trucks with bodies. You semi-tractor operators needs to understand why...

Review the chart to see where the common configurations fall. 102 inches is the legal maximum width for State and Federal roadways....

If you're thinking of using 'super singles' or wide base tires on your drive axles please note that some axle manufacturers will reduce...