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...
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.
To properly equip your trailer with the right ABS and ECU, you need to have the right valves, sensors, and controllers all working together. To do so, here are a few items to ...
Brake Safety Week is coming up, meaning that fleets need to review their inspection processes for their brakes and make sure their technicians are educated on the parts and wear...
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.
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.
