Braking The Habit

    It is a concern that the transport

  industry has not been quick to

  accept the latest ABS, EBS, ESP and

  Roll Stability Programmes that are

  available on trailers, as the nation is

  renowned for being early adopters

  of new technology as evidenced by

  iPhones, plasma TVs and now iPads.

  Admittedly, trailers have a longer

  life than prime movers and rigid

  trucks, but there are sound financial

  reasons why they should be either

  replaced or upgraded to the level of

  new technology currently available.

  Some of the major national fleets

  have already made the move into fully electronic brake control systems, and have reaped the rewards of better braking, longer tyre life, without the risk of wheel lock-up, and a reduction in risk of rollover.  For some it’s a requirement of their customer base, for others it’s an attempt to maintain maximum productivity and safety for their workforce by removing, or at least substantially reducing, the risk of rollover.