VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 54 - NHTSA's proposed ESC rulemaking

May 13, 2014
Bendix's Fred Andersky discusses NHTSA's plans to mandate electronic stability control on truck tractors and large buses.

Fleet Maintenance editor David A. Kolman talks with Fred Andersky, director of government and industry affairs and fleet marketing for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s plans to mandate electronic stability control on truck tractors and large buses. Bendix is the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies.

Topics covered include when the final rule is expected, another looming safety rule – FCAM – and how the agency is seeking greater industry input for future rulemakings.  

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