Tractors with gross-weight ratings of over 59,600 pounds, like this heavy haul model, are among those affected by FMVSS 121’s requirements for shorter stopping distances. Coming up: another “non-event ...

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If you’ve ever seen the results of a truck accident in Tallahassee, you understand why it makes sense to do everything you can to avoid this type of collision. Commercial trucks can be 20 times ...

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are popular with customers who tow heavy loads, so General Motors has created an advanced trailer braking concept that can dramatically reduce stopping distances ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now estimates it will publish its final rule on reduced stopping distances on May 22. The rule was originally scheduled to be published two years ago ...

What sees less conversation is stopping distance, and considering the ease with which modern performance vehicles reach triple-digit speeds, this should be a more important consideration. To encourage ...

Meritor says that its portfolio of Meritor Q Plus S-Cam drum brakes are fully compliant with the U.S. government’s FMVSS 121 mandate for reduced stopping distance requirements, which takes effect ...