At this year’s Road Transport Expo, Dr Air Brake isn’t just showing up – we’re standing out.
With fleets under pressure from rising safety expectations, insurance scrutiny, and razor-thin margins, it’s never been more vital to ensure that basic operational safety is backed by intelligent, automatic systems. That’s why at RTX 2025, we’re showcasing two solutions every fleet manager should see in action: Reverse Smart and our Park Brake Auto-Brake (PBW).
Preventing Runaways with Park Brake Auto-Brake
Every fleet operator knows the story: a parked vehicle, a momentary lapse, and suddenly a multi-tonne truck is rolling unmanned toward disaster. It played out in Edinburgh recently. A lorry—left unattended—rolled away, crashed into a wall, and led to the arrest of the driver.
With today’s technology, this simply should not happen.
Dr Air Brake’s Park Brake Auto-Brake (PBW) is designed to eliminate that risk completely. Our next-generation system doesn’t just warn the driver when the door opens with no brake applied—it automatically applies the park brake. A loud voice alert, combined with seatbelt and door sensors, creates a multi-check safety shield.
This isn’t just about compliance. It’s about protecting lives, careers, and companies.
Without PBW, one mistake can lead to:
- Driver arrest and career-ending points or convictions
- Company liability under HSE and DVSA scrutiny
- Skyrocketing insurance premiums—or no coverage at all
- Public reputation damage that lasts years
With PBW, one system can prevent all of it.
Smart Safety in Reverse
Also on show at RTX is our Reverse Smart automatic braking system—engineered for high-risk reversing environments like waste collection, tippers, road sweepers, and even fire trucks and mobile libraries.
Reverse Smart uses an ultra-reliable 77GHz radar to detect objects or people behind a vehicle. It issues layered warnings—audible and visual—and if the driver fails to respond, it pulses the brakes gently to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. This isn’t just a sensor. It’s a decision-making system, protecting people and property.
Key benefits include:
- Controlled braking to avoid drivetrain damage
- Seamless CAN Bus integration without voiding vehicle warranties
- Compatibility with electric vehicles and hybrid powertrains
- Protection in high-pedestrian environments like shopping malls and schools
Reverse Smart is already in use across hundreds of UK vehicles and is now a top specification request from major councils and contractors.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Every year, the UK sees avoidable accidents caused by failure to apply brakes or inattentive reversing. The real tragedy? We have the tools to prevent them.
At Dr Air Brake, our message is simple: don’t wait for an incident. Don’t let one oversight destroy a driver’s life, your company’s finances, or your reputation.
Come see us at RTX 2025, where we’ll demonstrate just how effective automated safety systems can be—and why your fleet can’t afford to go without them.
Visit Dr Air Brake at Stand R24
Road Transport Expo 2025 | NAEC Stoneleigh | 24–26 June
CONTACT US
0845 644 9309
01785714447
john.grindey@air-brake.com
