Episode 17: Why Are Brake Telematics So Tough for Class 8 Trucks?
About the episode
Brakes are the final frontier for telematics on Class 8 trucks. But Hendrickson Vehicle Systems is close to a breakthrough that may change the game when it comes to getting real-time brake system information back to fleets. HDT talked to Jeff Moris, director, axle, brake and wheel-end systems at Hendrickson to find out more about how these new telematics technology will work. #HDTTalksTrucking #Class8trucks #truckingsafety #truckbrakes Key takeaways: • Brakes are a harsh environment for electronics, which is why they have been a “last frontier” for heavy-duty telematics. • The bigger brake telematic opportunity for fleets may be with trailers, not tractors. • Disc brakes already have a head start on sensing, including basic wear sensors and more advanced continuous wear monitoring. • The real challenge is bringing meaningful sensing to drum brakes, because drum brakes still dominate U.S. trailers. • Getting the data to the right person fast is as important as sensing it.
