Truck/Coach technical research  

Publications on commercial transmissions & electric drives: mechanics' tips, principles of operation, electrical schematics, preventive maintenance manuals, videos,etc. ©Allison Transmission Inc.

Products tab: Axles, brakes & safety systems, drivelines, suspensions, aftermarket, light vehicle body systems. ©ArvinMeritor.

Videos, training: light & commercial vehicle systems

For more ArvinMeritor information, do a Google search with the keyword, meritorhvs.

Battery University™ is a free educational website that offers hands-on battery information to engineers, educators, media, students and battery users alike. The tutorials evaluate the advantages and limitations of battery chemistries, advise on best battery choice and suggest ways to extend battery life. (Source: website)

Document library, product lists for Bendix active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. © 2010 Bendix Commercial Vehicles Systems LLC

Overview of Freightliner & Western Star products. © Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Alternators & starters for heavy duty & off highway applications. Product support: engineering bulletins, installation & instruction sheets, order lierature, technical assistance, etc.
©Delco Remy

Diesel engine manufacturer. Engines, drivetrains, parts described & illustrated. Its Media Center also provides product literature & videos. © Detroit Diesel Corporation.

A competitor of Saf-Holland (Holland Hitch). Training, videos, and support on 5th wheels, trailer suspension systems, truck & bus suspensions, landing gear, coupling products, kingpins, liftgates, rollform & coupling products.
©Fontaine Fifth Wheel

Braking & hydraulic systems for trucks, trailers & buses; hydraulic lifting, drive & positioning for construction/farm machinery & forklift trucks; engines (fuel transfer, lubrication, cooling, emissions reduction)
© Haldex

Suspension systems for trucks, tractors & trailers. Literature and technical information on products. © 2010 Hendrickson USA,

Diesel engines for a wide variety of International Truck & Engine Corporation brand applications in nearly every vehicle class in North America (including big bore engines). Literature - engine documents. A division of Navistar. © 2010 Navistar, Inc.

Overview of Navistar products.

Overview of Paccar products including Peterbilt & Kenworth products.

Prestolite & Leece-Neville support for heavy, medium & light duty starters & alternators for trucks, cars, vans, buses, coaches, off-highway, agricultural, marine & industrial applications. And refridgeration equipment. ©Prestolite Electric Inc

Canada's Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program for skilled workers: truck, heavy duty equipment, etc. Includes trade information, essential skills profile, exam counselling sheet, etc.

Axle (steer & drive), brake, clutch, collision warning system, driveshaft, feet resource manager, hybrid power systems, lubrication, diagnostic tools, tire management, trailer products, transmission. "comprehensive". Eaton, Dana, Spicer, and others. "Comprehensive". © Eaton Corporation and Dana Limited

Literature on 5th wheels, trailer suspension systems, truck & bus suspensions, landing gear, coupling products, kingpins, liftgates, rollform & coupling products. ©SAF-HOLLAND

Choose country (e.g. Canada). "Parts & Service" tab on top of screen offers general information. "Literature/Online Manuals" link (bottom screen) offers year and model-specific service information - some content is free, some is fee-based. This link also connects to "Online Service Information" - fee based - and "Online Courses" - also fee based. Students are encouraged to use the FREE content on this site.

Service portfolio for driveline & chassis technology for buses, commercial vehicles, cars; axle systems, diagnostics, etc. © ZF Friedrichshafen AG