Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is celebrating two safety technology milestones this year: the 20th anniversary of its ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system and the 10th anniversary of its Fusion advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).
“These milestones are more than just numbers – they reflect decades of design excellence, collaboration, and a shared mission across the industry,” said Nicole Oreskovic, vice-president of sales and marketing at Bendix, in a news release. “We’ve always focused on technologies that help fleets move toward their goals for safety, uptime, and return on investment. These systems deliver on that – and they’re foundational to what comes next.”
Launched in 2005, ESP was the first widely available full-stability system for North American trucks, the company claims, adding that it helps drivers mitigate rollover or loss of control situations in a wide range of driving and road conditions, including dry, snowy, ice-covered, and slippery surfaces by applying braking across multiple axles—sometimes before a driver can react. The system also forms the braking foundation for Bendix’s newer safety systems.
Fusion, introduced in 2015, integrates radar, camera, and brake system data into one ADAS platform. It offers autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, overspeed alerts, and lane departure warnings. Some newer models include features such as active cruise with braking, pedestrian emergency braking, and high beam assist.
“Fusion isn’t just one technology – it’s a platform that continues to expand with new capabilities,” said TJ Thomas, Bendix director of marketing and customer solutions, in the release.
Looking ahead, Bendix is developing two new platforms: Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) and Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT). These global platforms offer advanced capabilities and diagnostics that help lay the foundation for highly automated driving, the company says.
“Milestones like these give us a chance to look back – but more importantly, they serve as a springboard,” Oreskovic said. “We’re building on proven technologies to help fleets and OEMs navigate the increasing complexity of modern vehicle platforms, while delivering new features that help enhance safety and lower the total cost of ownership…Whether it’s the next evolution of Fusion or the rollout of GSBC and GSAT, our focus remains the same: helping make roads safer – today and in the future.”
