Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced the locations for its final 2026 training courses.
"Technical education is more important than ever," says Nicole Oreskovic, vice president of sales and marketing. "Technicians operate in a fast-changing commercial vehicle environment, where safety components advance rapidly. The pressure is intense for carriers to maintain overall safety, performance and uptime while striving to lower their total cost of ownership."
In-person opportunities will be available in four states for its three-day air brake training class. Additionally, a two-day advanced technology training program is set at company headquarters in Avon, Ohio.
What is covered?
The three-day air brake training class is for both new and experienced technicians. It covers the description, operation, troubleshooting and service elements for dual air brake systems. Classroom topics include the fundamentals of compressed air, tactics for air system failure mode diagnosis, and air brake system and foundation brake components.
It will also include an introduction to the Bendix Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) electronic braking system technology and Bendix's Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT). Before taking the in-person class, Bendix recommends taking the online air brake training at brake-school.com.
The advanced technology class takes over where the air brake class ends. Topics covered include antilock braking systems, the AutoVue lane departure warning system; Bendix's ESP electronic stability program full-stability system; Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation technology; Bendix Fusion driver assistance system; the SmarTire and SmarTire Trailer-Link tire pressure monitoring system; and the Bendix GSBC electronic braking system and Bendix GSAT.
"The increase in technological advances in braking and stabiilty makes this training a must for the advanced technician," says Brian Screeton, Bendix manager for technical training and service. "As safety advances continue, technicians are only going to see more of these systems and components. Courses like ours help provide critical foundational knowledge for both today's and tomorrow's trucks."
How to sign up
Bendix reports registrants in the three-day air brake course and the two-day advanced course may elect to take a written test at the close of each class. Bendix will grade the exam and those who earn a passing grade will receive a certificate they tested and passed. Those who don't pass will receive a certificate of completion.
These trainings and tests are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation and does not take the place of any instruction or certification exam administered by the DOT.
Updated training schedule
The three-day air brake training, set for Tuesday-Thursday, will be held:
- Sept. 15-17, Avon, Ohio.
- Oct. 6-8, Bowling Green, Ky.
- Oct. 6-8, Tolleson, Ariz.
- Oct. 20-22, Oklahoma City.
- Nov. 10-12, virtual class, Mountain time.
The advanced training will be held at these sites Sept. 29-30, in Avon, Ohio.
