New rules took effect in April legalizing the use of automatic hydraulic inertia brake systems (surge brakes) on light- and medium-duty trailers within certain limits, even in commercial applications.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted an temporary exemption period to allow commercial motor vehicle operators to use trailer-mounted electric brake controllers that monitor and ...

FMCSA has amended federal safety regulations to allow the use of automatic hydraulic inertia brake systems — surge brakes — on trailers when the ratios of gross vehicle weight ratings for the towing ...

If you are towing a trailer weighing more than 1,650 pounds (750kg), it is likely a braked trailer. These heavier trailers, often with two or more axles, have their own electric brakes, which are ...

2002 pricing includes Convenience Group Package, and canopy in addition to what is standard. Qwest models also include 2 cu ft refrigerator and hydraulic surge brakes(12A only). Eagle's (excl. 10S) ...

2002 pricing includes Convenience Group Package, and canopy in addition to what is standard. Qwest models also include 2 cu ft refrigerator and hydraulic surge brakes(12A only). Eagle's (excl. 10S) ...