Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging and control systems and components under the Bendix brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses and other commercial vehicles throughout North America.
An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,000 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; and Huntington, Ind.
The Bendix Wingman Fusion Upgrades include collision mitigation and driver assistance features such as traffic jam assist, highway assist, and pedestrian/cyclist alerts, along...
The Bendix All Makes Line of Air Disc Brake Pads and Rotors are designed to deliver consistent and reliable performance in a wide range of operating conditions. The pads are FMVSS...
The Bendix Tractor-Trailer Controller Area Network (TT-CAN) is being added to the company's TABS-6 Advanced multichannel trailer roll stability system. In a tractor-trailer electronic...
The Bendix AD-HF Air Dryer is designed to remove oil aerosols from a vehicle's air system. The AD-HF is a two-piece, high-strength aluminum casting that features an integrated...
The Bendix Versajust GS Slack Adjuster is designed for vehicles requiring grounded automatic slack adjusters. The body of the Versajust GS was engineered to accept higher torque...
The company's offerings for electric and other alternative-fuel powertrains include systems to reduce weight, maximize braking efficiency, and reduce the draw on EV batteries....
Bendix's new training materials feature technician videos on end-of-line testing, ADAS camera calibration depending on manufacturer, and steering assist system pressure trimming...
Bendix's technical training schedule for 2024 includes both virtual and in-person sessions. In-person classes will include the company's Air Brake Training classes and its Advanced...
According to Bendix, a vehicle with one dragging brake can consume about one extra gallon of fuel per 90 miles. Traveling 400 miles per day could equate to an extra 4.4 gallons...
FMCSA’s rule change amends the regulations to allow certain vehicle safety technology devices to be mounted slightly lower on the interior of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) windshields...
Bendix has updated B2Bendix.com deliver speed, accuracy, and convenience. The company has made the remanufactured BA-921 Air Compressor more widely available as well.
S-cam drum brakes – the most common air foundation brakes on the road – are a familiar sight to every wheel-end technician in the North American trucking industry. As part of ...
At the heart of a commercial vehicle’s air brake system is its air compressor, which pressurizes air in the primary and secondary tanks to provide power for the air brakes and...
With today's emphasis on protecting the bottom line, cost conscious consumers may purchase these lesser quality products without full awareness of their potential pitfalls in ...
Bendix offers considerations to keep in mind when selecting remanufactured air compressors, air disc brake calipers, drum brake shoes, and steering gears.
With harsh weather conditions ahead across North America, fleets and shops can keep vehicles on the road and operating safely by taking some advice from Bendix on wheel-end, air...
Bendix reminds fleets just how big an impact the air in tires has on how much fuel is burned, how much downtime is risked, and how effective a truck’s safety equipment is.
This blog focuses on air-quality requirements and how to make sure your compressor is delivering air that will keep your vehicle’s connected systems operating safely.
Properly trained technicians utilizing up-to-date training programs are important to helping fleets and owner-operators adopt leading-edge safety systems on in-service vehicles...
Model 579 Peterbilt vehicles can now access Bendix Fusion’s updated features such as Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking and High Beam Assist, as well as the ADAS system’s...
While air disc brakes have many benefits to offer to fleets, maintenance departments must take care to select the best pads for their vehicles and to inspect them often.
The newest version of the ADAS includes Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking, which helps avoid collisions with forward pedestrians, and High Beam Assist to turn off high beam...
To wrap up the year, check out some of the most common diagnostic questions the Bendix Tech Team received this year, from air system pressure to leaking valves and calibration...
The EPA’s final deadline for N-Level brake compliance, which limits the amount of copper in brake frictions to no more than 0.5% by weight, is Jan. 1, 2025.
While North America hasn’t experienced much winter weather yet, fleets should be prepared to handle the impact of ice and snow before a driver’s left out in the cold.
Oct. 1, 2024
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Preparing for Brake Safety Week 2024 (Aug. 25-31) not only calls for extra attention during pre- and post-trip inspections, but a deep knowledge among fleets on the needs of their...
With CVSA's safety inspection event poised to begin on May 14, the brake and technology manufacturer is offering tips to prepare vehicles for scrutiny.
Checking in on a vehicle's health after driving through winter weather is critical, especially to verify that road salts and deicers have not taken a toll on the truck.
When it comes to commercial vehicle winterizing, it's never too early to make sure brakes, air systems, and ADAS technology are prepared to weather the drop in temperature.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems will be offering in-person technician training sessions on air brake systems and advanced technology in several cities throughout the U.S.
With the May inspection blitz rapidly approaching, the commercial vehicle brake and safety technology company is offering tips on what to review in the shop before vehicles hit...
Free registration to the automotive manufacturer's courses allows technicians to access to a wide-ranging curriculum covering the full spectrum of braking and active vehicle safety...
With CVSA's International Roadcheck on the horizon, it's more important than ever to make sure technicians and drivers know what to look for regarding their Antilock Braking System...
The company's schedule of courses covers Air Brake Training and Advanced Technology Training, the former which is held over three days and the latter over two.
While automatic braking systems and stability programs may give some drivers pause during the winter months, they ultimately can only help a driver's chances in the event of a...
Placing an emphasis on lubrication, protection, and inspection can go a long way in keeping wheel-ends performing to spec, especially those operating in dust- and dirt-prone environment...
Air Brake and Advanced Technology Training courses will visit 11 states for in-person learning, with Virtual Air Brake Training Classes and a new testing option also available...
VTNA is offering the SDP5 Full from Bendix as an option on VNL, VNR, and VHD models. The SDP5 Full processor—which features a driver-facing camera, added DVR storage, and internal...
Freymiller equips its fleets with the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system and Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes; the fleet also utilizes SafetyDirect and works...
In-person training sessions on the 2021 calendar cover 10 states and include the company’s three-day Air Brake Training class and its two-day Advanced Technology Training program...
The five-year regulatory exemption allows the housing for the company’s safety cameras – including a driver-facing camera – to be mounted slightly lower on the interior of the...
Enhanced Autonomous Emergency Braking, Enhanced Stationary Vehicle Braking, and Multi-Lane AEB can be added to select make and model trucks equipped with earlier versions of the...
During the International Roadcheck, certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle and driver inspections at weigh or inspection stations...
Bendix has had facilities certified to the ISO 14001 standard since 1999, when Plant 1 at the Acuña, Mexico, operation became the first Bendix location to be certified.
A 1.168-megawatt installation at the company’s Huntington, Indiana, campus will deliver $140,000 in annual utility savings and help reduce the company’s North American carbon ...
“Adoption and standard positioning of air disc brakes (ADBs) represent one of the more significant sea changes the North American commercial vehicle industry has seen over the...
Steering gears remanufactured by the companies are subject to stringent reliability standards and substantive testing to ensure tolerance, performance, and dependability.
The company is broadening its network of Authorized Upgrade Centers, providing access to receive custom-engineered upgrades and post-installation support.
The B2Bendix.com platform houses features and functions designed to make it easier to search for products, order online, determine warranty eligibility, access documents, and ...
The company handles the complete salvage, coining, and assembly processes that make up start-to-finish brake shoe remanufacturing at its Huntington, Indiana, facility.
The goals are part of its renewed commitment to adopt the aggressive climate strategy recently launched by its parent company, the Munich, Germany-based Knorr-Bremse AG.
During National School Bus Safety Week, Bendix offers a look at the technologies that manufacturers are providing, and school districts are adopting, to make student transportation...
The acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. was transacted by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse and part of the Commercial Vehicle Systems division...
To reap the benefits of an automated manual transmission, fleets need to focus on four items in the service bay: electrical system integrity, diagnostic capabilities, air quality...
Bendix will transfer engine vibration damper manufacturing operations from the company’s North Aurora, Illinois-based facility to the Bendix manufacturing campus in Huntington...
The $65 million, 130,000 sq. ft. expansion is the company’s latest strategic investment into air disc brake production capacity to meet escalating North American customer demand...
As today’s commercial trucks rely more on clean air to power various systems and components, fleets must step up efforts to prevent leaks, water, oil, and other contaminants from...
The Bendix BA235 Air Disc Brake Pad Kit is designed to offer a lower-cost option for pad replacement without compromising performance, warranty and post-sales support. The BA235...
Bendix Wingman Fusion adds highway departure braking, active cruise with braking, Stop & Driver Go, ACB Auto-Resume, and multi-lane emergency braking to its features for enhanced...
The Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake Control helps prevent rollaway and runaway crashes by automatically setting the brakes if the driver exits the vehicle while it...
The Bendix BlindSpotter Side Object Detection System uses a side-mounted radar unit to alert drivers to vehicles or objects in adjacent lanes. This product maintains the look,...
BlindSpotter uses a new side-mounted radar unit – typically installed on the passenger side of the vehicle but also available for driver-side mounting – to alert drivers to vehicles...
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' Intellipark automatic parking brake technology is designed to help drivers prevent rollaway and runaway crashes caused by an improperly set ...
“It’s not enough to simply have multiple systems and capabilities on a vehicle – taking further significant steps toward safer ... systems will mean relying on deep integration...
Two Bendix facilities – distribution centers in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Mexico City, Mexico – to mark major milestones in 2018 for years without a recordable injury.
The Bendix BX276 Air Disc Brake Pad adds two millimeters of thickness to the company's previous brake pad to increase wearable volume. This pad also offers reformulated friction...
Feb. 27, 2018
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