The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. The weeklong inspection blitz will take place from September 16 to September 22, and the special focus will be on brake components.
According to a press release by the CVSA, “Properly functioning brake systems are crucial to safe CMV operation. Brakes must be routinely inspected and carefully and consistently maintained so they operate and perform to the manufacturer’s specifications throughout the life of the vehicle. Improperly installed or poorly maintained brake systems can reduce braking efficiency, posing serious risk to public safety on our roadways,”
Last year, during the one-day brake inspection blitz, 14% of truck drivers were placed out-of-service because of brake-related violations. Moreover, brake-related violations were also on top during the CVSA International Roadcheck 2017.
The top three vehicle-related violation categories that led to out-of-service orders during the CVSA International Roadcheck 2017 were:
- Braking systems (26.9%)
- Cargo securement (15.7%)
- Tire/wheel assemblies (15.1%)
Originally Posted on Idealease Safety Bulletin