Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS)

The minimal transmission function that occurs when electrical power is lost.

A condition where lubricant is squeezed out from between the needles and the trunnions of a U-joint leading to frettage wear; caused by too small or no angle at the joint so lubricant is not distributed.

A type of adaptive control used when the transmission is new and makes large changes to bring the shift close to the optimal shift profile quickly.

Failure of components due to repeated overload.

A diagnostic technique where the opposite fault code is introduced than the reported one to differentiate problems in sensors, harnesses, and ECUs.

The specific strategy used by an MPC system to compensate for a fault in a fault tolerant system.

A feature of a control system enabling it to accommodate a fault without significantly affecting its operation.

See Federal Bridge Gross Weight Formula.

Laws that limit the weight-to-length ratio of heavy trucks with the goal of protecting roads and bridges from the damage caused by the concentrated weight of shorter trucks. Also known as Bridge Formula B or Federal Bridge Formula.

All companies that operate commercial vehicles within the United States to move freight, passengers, or transport any cargo interstate, must be registered with the FMCSA.