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One invention. Generations of progress. What began 100 years ago with the walking beam suspension has influenced generations of suspension technology and inspired products that continue to serve the commercial vehicle industry today. This timeline highlights key moments in that journey, tracing the evolution of the original walking beam concept and the products that followed. While the products have evolved over the past century, the commitment to delivering durable, dependable suspension solutions remains unchanged. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of walking beam progress. #Hendrickson #WalkingBeam100 #SuspensionTechnology #CommercialVehicles #trucking

Simplify installation. Streamline inventory management. Let us handle it. Ask your Hendrickson Sales Representative about pre-plumbed lift axle suspension systems, offered in models and capacities to meet your fleet’s requirements. #HendricksonAuxiliaryAxle #LiftAxle

CVSA Brake Safety Week may be coming to a close, but brake safety is a year-round commitment. Whether your fleet operates air disc or drum brakes, regular inspections are one of the best ways to help keep vehicles operating and avoid unexpected downtime. Looking for signs of wear, damage or improper brake operation during routine maintenance can help identify small issues before they become costly repairs or out-of-service violations. Consistent inspections also help ensure brake components are serviced or replaced at the appropriate time, supporting reliable brake performance and extending the life of your system. 🔗Visit www.hendrickson-intl.com for more information on brake safety and maintenance. #BrakeSafetyWeek #CVSA #FleetMaintenance #BrakeSafety

Brake drums and rotors often get the spotlight during CVSA Brake Safety Week, but friction material plays an equally important role in overall brake performance. To support proactive brake maintenance, Hendrickson MAXX22T air disc brakes are now available with the ZF Brake Pad Wear Sensor. This feature helps fleets monitor brake pad wear, identify when service is needed, and reduce unexpected downtime. 🔗Visit www.MAXX22T.com to learn more. #BrakeSafetyWeek #CVSA #FleetMaintenance #BrakeSafety

Hendrickson’s Walking Beam is engineered around a simple principle: keeping loads balanced and wheels engaged when the terrain gets tough. Key components work together to deliver the performance customers have relied on for generations: 💡Equalizing Beam – The foundation of the system. The beam distributes load between the tandem axles, helping maintain consistent weight balance across the suspension. 💡Central Pivot – Provides load equalization resulting in enhanced traction and mobility allowing the suspension to move and adapt as operating conditions change, helping maintain stability and control. 💡Tandem Drive Axles – Working together, the tandem axles help maximize traction and support higher payload capacities in demanding applications. The result is a suspension solution engineered to help vehicles handle challenging terrain, heavy loads and tough vocational environments with confidence. More than a century later, the fundamental principles of the walking beam remain a cornerstone of heavy-duty suspension design. #WalkingBeam100 #EngineeringExcellence #HeavyDutyPerformance

Confidence doesn't stop after installation. From product expertise to replacement parts support, Hendrickson Genuine Parts helps keep your MAXX22T™ air disc brake systems performing at their best. The Hendrickson MAXX22T brake caliper combines proven single-piston technology with a compact, lightweight mono-block design and a sealed, protected guide system engineered for higher reliability and reduced weight. As Brake Safety Week approaches, ensure your brake system is ready for the road ahead. Learn more: www.hendrickson-intl.com 📷Pictured: Hendrickson Part Number S-35973-R #BrakeSafetyWeek #Hendrickson #AftermarketSupport #BrakeCaliper

In 1926, Magnus Hendrickson changed the future of trucking with a deceptively simple idea: the walking beam suspension. At his Chicago shop, the 62-year-old engineer studied the issue from a different perspective. Instead of accepting the limitations of existing designs, he reimagined how tandem axles could work together. His answer was the walking beam suspension – an equalizing beam mounted between the rear axles that kept all four drive wheels working as a team, sharing the load and maintaining traction across uneven terrain. 🌟The breakthrough didn’t come from a large engineering laboratory. It came from a family-owned company willing to challenge convention. The result was a triumph that helped trucks carry heavier payloads, travel farther, and tackle the toughest vocational applications. A century later, the walking beam remains one of the most influential suspension designs in the history of commercial transportation – a testament to Magnus Hendrickson’s engineering vision and Hendrickson’s legacy of innovation. #WalkingBeam100 #HendricksonHistory #ReliableByDesign

CVSA Brake Safety Week is just around the corner! From August 23-29, inspectors across North America will be checking commercial vehicles, with a special focus on the condition of brake drums and rotors. ⚠️Safety tip: Even air disc brake systems require routine maintenance and inspections - Hendrickson recommends replacing brake rotors when they measure 37 mm (1.46") or less and brake pads when the friction material reaches 4 mm (0.16") or less. When measuring rotor thickness, avoid the outer edge of the rotor, as the lip can affect the reading. A few minutes spent inspecting your brakes today can help reduce unexpected downtime and prepare your fleet for inspection. #BrakeSafetyWeek #CVSA #FleetMaintenance #BrakeSafety

Back-to-school season is rolling in, and so is the reliable transportation that plays an important role in every student's journey. 🚌🍎 From the smooth ride of COMFORT AIR® and AIRTEK® suspension systems to the everyday protection provided by Hendrickson bumpers, our solutions are designed to help fleets deliver safe, dependable service all year long. Here's to safe travels, smooth rides, and a great school year ahead!📝 #BackToSchool #HendricksonBusSolutions #StudentTransportation

For 100 years, Hendrickson’s Walking Beam legacy has been built on one thing: delivering durability and performance where it matters most. Today, that legacy lives on through innovative walking beam suspensions engineered for the toughest vocational applications: ♦️HAULMAAX® EX – Optimized to deliver lightweight, better site rating, increased capacity ranges, and enhanced durability and ride quality. ♦️ULTIMAAX® – Designed to provide enhanced stability, handling, and ride quality even in the most severe-duty environments where vehicles encounter harsh and unexpected ground conditions. ♦️RT™ – A proven steel spring suspension built for rugged performance, consistent spring rate, and dependable reliability. A century after the original Walking Beam patent, we’re still engineering solutions that keep hard-working trucks moving – because innovation doesn’t rest even after 100 years. #WalkingBeam100 #HAULMAAXEX #ULTIMAAX #RT