Truck Talk with Bendix: Recent Episodes
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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, energy management solutions, plus Bendix brand air brake charging and control systems for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across North America. Truck Talk with Bendix is hosted by Denise L. Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
An automatic emergency braking (AEB) system uses multiple sensor technologies and subsystems that work together to sense when a truck is in a crash-imminent situation and automatically applies the vehicle brakes if the driver has not done so, or automatically applies more braking force to supplement the driver’s applied braking. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to explain AEB technology and discuss proposed regulation which would require automatic emergency braking on heavy vehicles in the U.S.Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for 35 years.Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report (2019) finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2019, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to conclude our three-part discussion of the report’s findings and consider what can be done to mitigate the chance of a crash occurring. Topics include the role advanced driver assistance systems play, clearing up some misunderstanding about what these systems can and cannot do, the importance of the driver when it comes to vehicle safety, and more!
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report (2019) finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2019, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini for Part 2 of a three-part discussion of the report’s findings. Takeaways include what the data means for drivers, the 'Four T's' of driver safety, upcoming regulations to be aware of, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report (2019) finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2019, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to kick off a three-part discussion of the report’s findings. Takeaways include how the 2019 statistics compare to previous reports, what trends are emerging over the past 10 years, what insights can be gleaned from the data, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The air dryer is an essential part of trucking - and subject to increasing demands on today's commercial vehicles. Bendix's Rich Nagel joins Denise Rondini to discuss the needs of modern compressed air and connected systems, as well as the new Bendix AD-HFi air dryer and the electronic pressure control which increases dryer capability and saves energy.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Most major truck manufacturers are developing and releasing electric vehicle (EV) options. Air brakes and compressed air are still a critical function for electric vehicles - but the way air is produced and consumed is different. Bendix's Rich Nagel joins Denise Rondini to talk about air brake systems and air management technology on EVs.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week demonstrates just how important it is to have properly operating brakes. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Frank Gilboy shares practical tips on vehicle inspections and how fleets can ensure their brakes are in good working order.
Automatic Emergency Braking systems - or AEB for short - are a hot topic in the commercial vehicle industry, which means there's also some confusion over exactly what they are, how they work, and what they actually do. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini for a discussion of AEB, providing insight, context, and understanding of the technology.
Now that Bendix has ticked past the 4M production mark in North America and 45M globally, it’s the perfect time to take a look at the evolution of the industry-leading ADB22X air disc brake and where we are headed next. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Keith McComsey joins Denise Rondini to talk Bendix air disc brakes past, present and future. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years. Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
As spring arrives across North America, it’s important to take preventive maintenance steps and address the tolls that a season of wild temperature swings and corrosive road chemicals can take on your vehicles. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel joins Denise Rondini to discuss springtime reminders that help put winter’s troubles in the rear-view mirror.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Over the past year, many businesses have seen dramatic growth in online purchasing. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Marylou Hornung joins Denise Rondini to talk about Bendix's new eCommerce portal, B2Bendix.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2018, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to explore expectations of advanced technologies and the importance of driver training, along with key takeaways for fleets and drivers when it comes to reducing and preventing large truck crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2018, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini for a deeper dive into collisions, along with key takeaways for fleets and drivers when it comes to reducing and preventing large truck crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2018, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to dig into the report's findings and discuss three major types of crashes, along with key takeaways for fleets and drivers when it comes to reducing and preventing large truck crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's most recent Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report finds that the number of crashes involving large trucks, particularly Class 7 and 8 vehicles, continued to climb in 2018, the most recent year for available statistics.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to kick off a four-part discussion of the report's findings, along with key takeaways for fleets and drivers when it comes to reducing and preventing large truck crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
As more fleets recognize the benefits of spec’ing safety systems on their vehicles, now they can have some of those same safety systems added to in-service vehicles.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, TJ Thomas joins Denise Rondini to talk about enhancing the safety of vehicles that are already on the road.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Today's commercial vehicles are equipped with a growing number of systems - including advanced braking and automated transmissions - which depend on a reliable supply of clean and dry compressed air.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel joins Denise Rondini to talk about the new Bendix AD-HF, exploring its design upgrades, additional capabilities, and uptime considerations for fleets and owner-operators.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Today's trailers are equipped with air brake systems that include stability control, air disc brakes, and multiple air valves. But all too often we forget that trailers need clean and dry compressed air for these components. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel joins Denise Rondini to talk about the challenges of getting clean, dry air into the trailer, and how fleets can address these challenges.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
High quality compressed air is essential for the proper operation of newer commercial vehicles, and the compressor plays a key role in ensuring good air quality. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel joins Denise Rondini to discuss spec'ing the right air compressor for your fleet or truck.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
More than half of all commercial vehicle roadside breakdowns are tire-related, and a high percentage of those are caused by underinflation. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Roman Goltz joins Denise Rondini to discuss the importance of properly inflated tires and equipment for monitoring pressure and temperature at the wheel-ends.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
With the continued integration of more technologies into automated commercial vehicle safety systems, steering gear maintenance is an often neglected, yet key element in the effective operation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Jonathon Gerke joins Denise Rondini to discuss proper steering gear maintenance.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to discuss how advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) perform in snow and ice, and give drivers advice on operating ADAS-equipped vehicles safely during the winter months.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In part 2 of the SafetyDirect® by Bendix CVS Driver Insight Series podcast, Denise Rondini and Fred Andersky dive a little deeper to discuss the situations where SafetyDirect can help a driver, how fleets are notified of situations on the road, different ways the captured video can be used, and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Bendix Driver Insight podcast series rolls on as Denise Rondini and Fred Andersky sit down to discuss the SafetyDirect® by Bendix CVS web portal. Listen in as Fred and Denise discuss the types of data SafetyDirect captures, how the capturing of this data impacts the driver, why SafetyDirect is not “Big Brother,” and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Back with the sixth installment of the Bendix Driver Insight Series, Denise Rondini and Fred Andersky sit down to discuss the AutoVue® Lane Departure Warning System by Bendix CVS. Tune in to learn how the system helps drivers avoid unintended lane departures, the benefits of having a truck equipped with AutoVue, where listeners can learn more about the system, and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In the fifth installment of the Bendix Driver Insight Series, Fred Andersky dials in to discuss the Bendix® ESP® Full Stability System. Listen in to learn why Bendix supported the rule to make full stability control mandatory for trucks, how ESP differs from roll-only stability, what drivers should do to use the system correctly, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In the fourth installment of the Bendix Driver Insight Series, Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ Collision Mitigation System. Tune in as Fred and Denise discuss how the Wingman Advanced system works, how it helps drivers avoid rear-end collisions, what the in-cab alerts mean, and much, much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
To get the most out of any product, it’s important to understand how it works. And sometimes reading about that product isn’t enough, you need to experience it, too. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to discuss what the Bendix Demo Experience is, what technologies and products are covered on demo day and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In early 2019, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its “Most Wanted List” of transportation safety improvements for 2019 and 2020. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to discuss why the NTSB’s recommendations are important, why they want to see the increased implementation of collision mitigation systems and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In the third installment of the Bendix Driver Insight Series, Denise is joined by Fred Andersky to discuss the Bendix® BlindSpotter® Side Object Detection System. Tune in as Fred and Denise discuss what BlindSpotter is, how it alerts the driver to potential issues, what drivers need to know in order to properly use BlindSpotter and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In the second installment of the Bendix Driver Insight Series, Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ system from the driver’s perspective. Topics discussed include how the system helps drivers, how the system actually works, what the system alerts mean and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
We all know that drivers play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of a vehicle - and proper training on technology can help ensure that tech is used correctly and to its maximum benefit.
In this episode of Truck Talk, Fred Andersky joins Denise to kick off the Bendix Driver Insight podcast series, a multi-part series in which we’ll aim to educate drivers on the many different technologies available on trucks today.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The news is full of reports about developments with autonomous vehicles. If you believe everything you read and hear, you might think that highways will be filled with driverless vehicles tomorrow, when in actuality the reality is quite different. In our first Truck Talk episode of 2019, Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss what he calls the “stepping stone” approach to autonomous vehicles.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Introduced in 2015, the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ advanced driver assistance system provides an increased level of safety for commercial vehicles. In today’s episode, Fred Andersky joins Denise Rondini to discuss recent upgrades to the Wingman Fusion system.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
While overall highway fatality numbers are down, the same is not true for incidents involving large trucks. Tune in to this edition of Truck Talk with Bendix as Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss the 2016 Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts and how driver assistance ssystems (DAS) can help reduce the number and severity of accidents involving trucks.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
When selecting replacement parts, fleets must choose carefully to maintain the performance of their RSD-equipped vehicles. Listen in to part 2 of this podcast series as Keith McComsey, director, marketing and customer solutions for wheel-end, takes a look at the safety impact of aftermarket part selection.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Although the RSD (Reduced Stopping Distance) Mandate took effect seven years ago, it continues to impact fleet brake selection during the vehicle specification process. Listen in as Keith McComsey, director, marketing and customer solutions for wheel-end, outlines the safety impact of different brake system selections.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The harsh road chemicals used to treat roads, as well as the freeze/thaw cycle present during the winter months, can wreak havoc on a truck's air dryer.
In this edition of Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel - director of marketing and customer solutions, air charging at Bendix - joins Denise to discuss why air dryer maintenance is more important now than ever.
Topics discussed include symptoms of a malfunctioning air dryer, ways to troubleshoot a dryer that has already malfunctioned, tips for getting a longer life out of your air dryer, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The recent hurricane has caused significant flooding across the southeastern seaboard of the United States. In this edition of Truck Talk with Bendix, Chuck Eberling and Jim Szudy join Denise to discuss some best practices for getting a tractor or trailer that has been submerged in flood waters back on the road. Topics discussed include what parts of the vehicle are most susceptible to damage from water, the effects of salt water versus fresh water and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
CVSA’s (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) annual Brake Safety Week is Sept. 16-22. During this event, inspectors will be performing Level 1 inspections and paying special attention to braking components. Listen in as Kevin Pfost provides some maintenance tips to help fleets avoid violations.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said that while electronic driver assistance systems could save lives, they also could fail under some circumstances. Tune in to this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix as Fred Andersky joins Denise to shed some light on what these findings really mean for commercial vehicles.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Every year 600,000 school buses carry more than 25 million children to and from school each day. And On this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss school bus safety. Topics discussed include why school buses lag behind in adopting safety technologies, recent recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), why electronic stability control and collision mitigation systems make sense for school buses and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
More trucks than ever are equipped with oil-coalescing air dryer filters. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel joins Denise to clear up some misconceptions about their servicing needs. Topics discussed include the purpose of an oil-coalescing cartridge, why it’s important to service an oil-coalescing cartridge according to the recommended service intervals, why different OEMs recommend varying intervals, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Well-trained drivers are essential to the safety of our highways. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss the importance of making sure drivers undergo proper training. Topics discussed include the supplier’s role in driver training, the video-based support Bendix offers, how Bendix demos are incorporating training, and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Recently released FMCSA accident statistics underscore the need for fleets to remain focused on maintaining safe operation, including proper friction for RSD (reduced stopping distance) trucks. On a related note, more fleets are choosing air disc brakes because of the performance and safety advantages they offer. Keith McComsey from the wheel end group at Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake walks through this safety equation.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss the Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report that was released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in May of 2018. Topics discussed include the increase in fatal accidents among commercial vehicles from 2016 to ‘17, how a fleet should interpret the report’s data and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is June 5-7, 2018. Tune in to this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix for guidance on proper inspection and maintenance procedures to help avoid violations for brake system and brake adjustment issues, which together account for 42% of all violations.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Fleet managers have a lot of options when replacing a compressor—and the quality really varies. This episode of Truck Talk with Bendix offers some tips on how to choose the best option.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, we discuss the comprehensive coverage, up-to-date catalog, and easy-to-use parts finder of Bendix's Formula Blue hydraulic brake solutions for light- and medium-duty class 1-6 vehicles.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky stops by to offer some safety considerations for future autonomy. Topics discussed include how platooning fits into the future for autonomous trucking, safety concerns regarding platooning, how we will know when we reach Level 5 automation, and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Listen in as Fred Andersky joins Truck Talk with Bendix to discuss key factors that are helping drivers – collision mitigation systems and human-machine interface (HMI). Topics discussed include what all collision mitigation systems have in common, how the human-machine interface works with collision mitigation systems, what the future holds for HMI and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
What advantages does a new steel aftermarket shoe offer Bendix customers? For starters, they offer lower total cost of ownership without the hassle of core handling. Get the rest of the story on this new brake shoe offering from Keith McComsey, director of marketing and customer solutions for the wheel end group, and Paul Zentkovich, product manager, reman at Bendix.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has nearly 35 years’ experience covering the trucking industry.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
This time on Truck Talk with Bendix, Rich Nagel stops by to talk about differences in the remanufacturing process. Topics discussed include the different types of remanufacturing, the process Bendix uses to remanufacture compressors, the benefits of the Bendix process, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins Denise to discuss when he thinks we’ll have truly autonomous trucks (Level 5) driving down the road. Topics discussed include the differences between “driverless,” “autonomous” and “automated”; why it’s important to make a distinction between them; and the “Test” Fred would like to see a Level 5 autonomous truck complete.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Tune in as Fred Andersky, Director, Customer Solutions – Controls, joins Denise Rondini to explain some of the new features of Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ 2.0. Topics include what Wingman Fusion is and how it works, how the system is being enhanced with Fusion 2.0, and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In this episode, Fred Andersky, Director, Customer Solutions – Controls, joins Denise Rondini to discuss blind spot detection systems. Topics include the prevalence of sideswipe accidents on the road, what safety system Bendix offers to help avoid these types of accidents, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions - Controls at Bendix, joins Denise Rondini to share his insights on deleting standard safety features off of a tractor/trailer specification. Topics include what exactly a standard technology is, what a “delete credit” is and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
In the first Truck Talk with Bendix of 2018 Fred Andersky, Director of Government and Industry Affairs at Bendix, joins Denise Rondini to share his insights on the rulings and regulations that those in the trucking industry need to know.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
What makes a quality reman product and what advantages do they offer fleets? Find out as Henry Foxx, Director of Remanufacturing at Bendix, takes us inside the Bendix reman process.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
What should fleets consider when looking at total cost of ownership for air disc brakes vs. drum brakes? Keith McComsey, Director of Marketing & Customer Solutions for the Bendix Wheel End group, has the answers.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Hear from Henry Foxx, Director of Remanufactured Products at Bendix, as he lays out the important difference between rebuilt and remanufactured parts and how fleets and owner-operators can distinguish the two.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
What’s the number one reason spring brakes fail? How do sealed spring brakes function? What fleets benefit most from a sealed spring brake? Listen in as Keith McComsey answers these questions and shares an update about the new Bendix® EnduraSure(TM) spring brake series.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com
Tune in as Fred Andersky discusses the new Electronic Stability Control (ESC) mandate that went into effect on August 1, 2017. Topics discussed include what exactly is required by the new regulation, what types of tractors must abide by the rule, why Bendix supports the mandate, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
It’s estimated that over 500,000 commercial vehicle spin-on air dryer cartridges are thrown out across North America every year. Listen in as Rich Nagel introduces Bendix’s latest “green” effort, the Bendix GC (Green Cartridge). Topics discussed include the impetus behind launching the GC, the benefits behind using the GC, how using recycled desiccant differs from new desiccant and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Recent hurricanes have caused flooding across larges of the southern United States. In this edition of Truck Talk with Bendix, Chuck Eberling and Jim Szudy join Denise to discuss some best practices for getting a tractor or trailer that has been submerged in flood waters back on the road. Topics discussed include what parts of the vehicle are most susceptible to damage from water, the effects of salt water versus fresh water and much more. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
It happens all across the country every day. Children board a school bus and anxious parents hope they arrive safely. In the latest episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky joins us to talk about school bus safety and how advanced safety technologies are finding their way into the school bus market. Topics discussed include the factors that impact a school district’s ability to take advantage of safety systems, school bus regulations versus those of commercial vehicles and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
In this edition of Truck Talk with Bendix, Fred Andersky calls in to talk about the current and future state of autonomous trucking. Topics discussed include the types of applications where autonomy makes the most sense, barriers to the deployment of autonomous trucks, the difference between automated and autonomous driving and more. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Listen in to the latest episode of Truck Talk with Bendix as Fred Andersky and Jon Intagliata discuss the impact the tires have on a truck’s braking and safety systems. In addition, Fred and Jon also dive into how tires have a critical impact on stability control and driver assist systems, how temperature affects your tires and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
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In the final installment of the “Fleet Safety Equation” series, Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions, Controls at Bendix lays out his definition of what a “safety culture” is, what elements go into developing a safe operation, what initiatives a fleet can take to implement a culture of safety and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press
In this installment of the “Fleet Safety Equation” podcast series, Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions, Controls at Bendix, discusses just how important the driver is to the safe operation of a fleet. Listen in as Fred goes through the five driver considerations that should be top of mind for all fleets. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
In this installment of the “Fleet Safety Equation” podcast series, Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions, Controls at Bendix, discusses the difference between “crash avoidance” and “crash mitigation,” available technologies that apply to the crash mitigation category, whether or not a specific technology is preferable over others, and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Drum brakes vs. disc brakes: You don't have to choose one or the other for your vehicle. Keith McComsey, Director of Marketing for Wheel End at Bendix explains why manufacturers offer “hybrid braking solutions” and why more fleets are choosing this option.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Listen in as Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions, Controls at Bendix, briefly reviews the basic idea of the “Fleet Safety Equation” and then discusses how fleets can apply it to improve their safety performance.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
As interest in air disc brakes grows, many drum brake users are asking about converting their drum-equipped wheel-ends to discs. Keith McComsey, Director of Marketing for Wheel End at Bendix, dives into some of the technical aspects and possibilities.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
In this episode, Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions, Controls at Bendix, focuses in on the “Fleet Safety Equation.” Listen in as Fred talks about the purpose of the equation and the key elements that included within it. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Frank Gilboy, Bendix’s Engineering Manager for Slack Adjusters, talks about over-adjustment, dragging brakes, and the conditions under which they are most likely to occur.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Hear from Frank Gilboy, Engineering Manager for Slack Adjusters at Bendix, as he compares these two types of slack adjusters, how they function and what advantages/disadvantages they present.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Frank Gilboy, Bendix’s Engineering Manager for Slack Adjusters, covers the American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council’s recommended practices for slack adjuster replacement, and why the slack that came on your vehicle might not be your best option.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Join Bendix’s Director of Customer Solutions, Controls, Fred Andersky, as he discusses the National Transportation & Safety Board’s (NTSB) “Most Wanted List” and how it factors into a fleet’s overall safety initiatives. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Join Bendix’s Director of Customer Solutions, Controls, Fred Andersky, as he discusses what fleets can do to bring their insurance costs down. Topics covered include rising insurance premiums and collision rates, CSA scores, and what fleets can do to operate safely.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Tune in as Fred Andersky – Director of Customer Solutions, Controls – stops by to talk about the increased use of advanced safety systems. Topics covered on this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix include what’s behind this growth, concerns expressed by drivers about advanced safety systems, what can be done to make these devices more driver-friendly and more. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Join Rich Nagel, Director of Marketing & Customer Solutions – Air Charging, as he shares his insights on the benefit of buying genuine replacement parts from trusted suppliers. Topics discussed include the advantages of choosing a genuine part, the potential consequences of buying a cloned brand and more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry. Projects include: magazine feature articles, white papers, blogs, profile articles, website copy, press releases and more. Rondini has been involved in the trucking industry for nearly 35 years.
Join Frank Gilboy, Manager of Engineering for Slack Adjusters at Bendix, as he walks you through the different types of slacks and explains how certain slack adjusters can cause over adjustment, dragging brakes and premature lining wear.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.
Kevin Pfost, Coordinator of Technical Services for Bendix, addresses the common misperception that air disc brakes don’t require regular maintenance.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.
Rich Nagel, Director of Marketing & Customer Solutions - Air Charging, stops by to discuss the importance of air dryer maintenance for the cold winter months. Topics discussed include the consequences of having moisture in the air system, what fleets can do to prepare an air dryer for the cold months, how often air tanks should be drained in the winter and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.
Join Fred Andersky, Director of Customer Solutions - Controls, as he discusses advanced driver assistance systems. Topics discussed include what advanced driver assistance systems are, the five “i’s” – Information, Intelligence, Intervention, Insight and Integrity – of driver assistance systems, why the five “i’s” are important and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.
Rich Nagel, Director of Marketing & Customer Solutions - Air Charging joins the podcast to discuss the importance of high quality air in automatic transmissions. Topics discussed include why clean air is important, why oil contamination has become a problem in trucks equipped with automatic transmission, how oil-coalescing filters can help remove contamination and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.
Listen as Fred Andersky, Director of Government & Industry Affairs, discusses the latest developments in electronic stability control. Topics discussed include the difference between roll-stability control and electronic stability control, what FMVSS136 is and how it relates to stability control, electronic stability control’s cost to fleets, and much more.
Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, a communications company covering the trucking industry.