If there’s a problem with trucks and truck equipment in general, the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council is usually aware of it. Sometimes it takes a while for the murmuring and grumbling to ...

Anyone who’s crisscrossed the country has likely seen posted signs that read, “No Engine Brake,” “Residential Area Do Not Use Engine Brakes,” and “Engine Braking Prohibited.” These restrictive ...

In a car with a manual gearbox, you can use that stick to your advantage in more ways than the simple act of shifting gears. If you want to slow down, instead of relying on just the brakes, you can ...

Fleet managers should have a good understanding of engine brakes and how they are properly used. How often do you hear drivers complaining about weak engine brakes? Some drivers will say the engine ...

The braking system, without a doubt, contains your car's most important components. Nothing else matters without good brakes. Steering is important, but if the steering breaks, then the brakes will ...

If something goes wrong with your car and you don't know much about car repair, then it's time to go to the shop and find out what's wrong. However, lots of people are understandably worried about ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the braking systems of certain versions of the Ford F-150 pickup following reports of brake failures, including ...

Q: When waiting extensively for a long stoplight, freight train, etc. is it beneficial for the car to be placed in neutral so as not to have to keep pressure on the brakes for less wear and tear?