Bendix announces “Tech Talk” educational seminar schedule at MATS

Bendix-logoThrough its Tech Talk Series, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will offer Mid-America Trucking Show attendees an opportunity to sharpen their expertise in topics ranging from brake maintenance and air dryer performance to optimizing safety systems. New this year is a driver’s introduction and driving tips for the next generation of commercial vehicle safety technologies available today. Now in its fifth year, the Tech Talk Series features Bendix product and service experts offering how-to demonstrations, interactive question-and-answer sessions, and discussions of the issues and technologies shaping the commercial vehicle industry.

The 15-minute Tech Talks, open to all show attendees, begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26, and extend through the final session scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28. All 15 scheduled Tech Talks will take place at Bendix’s booth, No. 32305, in the South Hall. (See page 2 for schedule.)

Bendix Tech Talks will address some of the trucking industry’s hot topics, as well as helpful subjects including optimizing your vehicle’s air dryer for top performance, maintenance and inspection techniques for air disc brakes, and how to help avoid costly CSA infractions.

“Tech Talks are an integral part of Bendix’s ongoing dedication to post-sales support,” said Barbara Gould, Bendix director of communications. “In an evolving industry, they offer a unique forum to discuss top-of-mind trends and new technologies that impact every corner of the trucking industry – drivers, fleet operators, OEs, and maintenance technicians alike. These succinct sessions – no more than 15 minutes – are a ‘must see’ at the show and an unmatched opportunity to learn from the experts.”

The 2015 Bendix Mid-Am Tech Talk Schedule

Booth No. 32305, South Hall · Louisville, Kentucky

 

Thursday,

March 26, 2015

Friday,

March 27, 2015

Saturday,

March 28, 2015

10:30 a.m.

Trucking Hot Topic:

 

The Driver’s in Control: The Next Generation of Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Available Today

Trucking Hot Topic:

 

The 3 Ls of Compressors: Leaks, Lines, and unLoaders

How-to Session: 

 

Configuring the SmarTire® Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Your First Drive

11:30 a.m.

How-to Session:

 

Get the Best Performance Out of Your Vehicle’s Air Dryer

Trucking Hot Topic: 

 

The Driver’s in Control: The Next Generation of Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Available Today

How-to Session:

 

An Introduction to the Bendix® BlindSpotter® Side Object Detection System

12:30 p.m.

How-to Session: 

 

Air Disc Brakes:

Proper Maintenance and Inspection Techniques

How-to Session:

 

Keeping Your Truck on the Road:

How to Avoid Costly CSA Infractions

How-to Session:

 

Get the Best Performance Out of Your Vehicle’s Air Dryer

1:30 p.m.

Trucking Hot Topic: 

 

The 3 Ls of Compressors: Leaks, Lines, and unLoaders

How-to Session: 

 

Air Disc Brakes:

Proper Maintenance and Inspection Techniques

2:30 p.m.

How-to Session: 

 

Configuring the SmarTire® Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Your First Drive

How-to Session: 

 

Get the Best Performance Out of Your Vehicle’s Air Dryer

3:30 p.m.

How-to Session: 

 

Keeping Your Truck on the Road:

How to Avoid Costly CSA Infractions

How-to Session: 

 

Configuring the SmarTire® Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Your First Drive