Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) kicks off its 2026 brake school sessions, with multiday classes across the country from March to November. Bendix will host in-person and virtual education opportunities for fleet technicians, owner-operators, and others to enhance the skills necessary to help keep vehicles on the road and in safe operating condition.

To address market demand, Bendix has expanded the availability of its two-day Bendix Advanced Technology Training class. This highly attended course rounds out the Bendix training schedule, which also includes the tried-and-true three-day Bendix Air Brake Training class.

“Technical education is more important than ever – at Bendix, we hear this time and again in conversations with fleets across North America,” said Nicole Oreskovic, Bendix 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. Bendix began its leading support of the industry in the 1930s with training films, classes using air boards, and mobile training trucks. In today’s landscape, we remain proudly dedicated to providing comprehensive, convenient education options.”

One of the unique aspects of the company’s in-person schools is the air boards used for instruction. The Bendix air system boards, in particular, feature a working Bendix Fusion system to help students receive a robust overview of the company’s collision mitigation technology, along with other critical parts of the Bendix air braking system.

Where to Find a Training Session

In-person opportunities on the 2026 calendar cover 11 states. They include 16 sessions of Bendix’s three-day Air Brake Training class, long recognized as setting the industry training standard, beginning March 31-April 2 in Fresno, California.

Seven sessions of the two-day Bendix Advanced Technology Training program are scheduled: 

• Three at company headquarters in Avon, Ohio

• Two in Reno, Nevada

• Two in Fairfield, Connecticut. 

The first takes place April 14-15 in Avon.

Three-Day Virtual Training Classes

Bendix has scheduled two sessions of its three-day virtual training class, with one scheduled on Eastern Time and the other on Mountain Time for the convenience of attendees in western North America.

Registration is open for the complete schedule of both courses, shown at the end of this news release. A member of the Bendix Tech Training Team conducts every class. The training team is led by a Master-level, ASE-certified technical trainer.

All in-person training adheres to the latest safety protocols when completing hands-on work, as applicable, along with other general safety guidelines. 

What’s on the Training Agenda?

Bendix’s three-day Air Brake Training class is tailored to both new and experienced technicians. It covers the description, operation, troubleshooting, and service elements for the total range of components found within dual air brake systems. 

Classroom topics include the fundamentals of compressed air; tactics for air system failure mode diagnosis and troubleshooting; and air brake system and foundation brake components, including air compressors, valves, foundation drum brakes, and air disc brakes. The class also provides an introduction to the Bendix GSBC (Global Scalable Brake Control) electronic braking system technology, as well as Bendix GSAT (Global Scalable Air Treatment).

Bendix recommends that each participant complete the online air brake training at the company’s brake-school.com site before taking the in-person Air Brake Training class.

The two-day Bendix Advanced Technology Training class picks up where the Air Brake Training class ends. It covers the operation and troubleshooting of advanced safety systems and software. Topics include:

• Antilock braking systems (ABS)

• AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS

• Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system

• Bendix Wingman Advanced – A Collision Mitigation Technology

• Bendix Fusion, the company’s flagship driver assistance system family

• SmarTire and SmarTire Trailer-Link Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) by Bendix CVS

• Bendix GSBC electronic braking system and Bendix GSAT

The Advanced Technology Training program includes in-depth, hands-on maintenance instruction for Bendix air disc brakes and electrical diagnostics.

“The increase in technological advances in braking and stability makes this training a must for the advanced technician,” said Brian Screeton, Bendix manager – 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.”

Screeton pointed out that a major North American OEM requires its team members working toward obtaining Master Technician certification for their vehicle brake systems to take the Bendix two- and three-day programs as part of the overall curriculum.

“It’s gratifying to know that an OEM recognizes the value delivered through these programs and the practical information gained by attending the Bendix courses,” he said. “We look forward to more collaborations like this one in the future.”

Written Test at End of Class

All registrants in the three-day Air Brake Training and two-day Bendix Advanced Technology Training courses may elect to take part in a written test administered at the close of each class. Bendix will grade the exam, and registrants earning a passing grade will receive a Tested and Passed certificate. 

Those who take the exam and don’t pass will receive a certificate of completion, as will registrants who elect not to participate in the optional testing. In-person Bendix training and the optional test are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It does not take the place of any instruction or certification exam administered by the DOT. Screeton noted that Bendix does not certify technicians for work on its systems. 

How to Register for Bendix Training

Because of the quantity and complexity of the products covered, Bendix highly recommends that each student complete the three-day Air Brake Training course or, at a minimum, the online air brake training at brake-school.com before taking the Advanced Technology Training class.

Per-person enrollment costs are $525 for Air Brake Training, $475 for Advanced Technology Training, and $425 for the virtual class. 

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and class size is limited. Register online.