The most crucial component of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is its brakes, which must always operate properly to ensure safety. Brake Safety Week, which runs from August 20 -26, 2023 is sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This annual campaign was established to improve CMV brake safety and awareness in North America. During this campaign, CMV inspectors focus on conducting roadside brake system inspections to identify any out-of-adjustment brakes and violations.
Matthew Wiedmeyer, CTP
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Is your fleet ready for Brake Safety Week 2023? Prepare Your Fleet and Ensure Maximum Safety on the Road
Topics: Fleet Safety
CVSA 2023 INTERNATIONAL ROADCHECK STARTS MAY 16TH; YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION!
International Roadcheck is May 16-18 with an Emphasis on ABS and Cargo Securement
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for this year's International Roadcheck, a 72-hour inspection and enforcement event aimed at promoting vehicle safety and compliance. With a focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement, commercial vehicle operators must be well-prepared.
This year's emphasis on ABS and cargo securement highlights their critical role in reducing accidents and protecting lives. By paying attention to ABS maintenance and conducting thorough cargo securement inspections, fleets can ensure they comply with regulations and contribute to safer roadways.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
FLEET SAFETY TIPS - ANNUAL BRAKE SAFETY WEEK IS PLANNED FOR AUGUST 21-27, 2022 - IS YOUR FLEET READY?
Brake Safety Week is fast approaching - Is your fleet ready?
What is the most important operating component of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)? Although there are many, the most important one is the part that makes the equipment stop - the brakes!! Brakes must always operate properly to ensure maximum safety. The braking system on CMV’s is designed for tough conditions, but it must be inspected and maintained carefully and consistently like anything. By doing this, the brake system will operate properly throughout the life of the truck.
Topics: Fleet Safety
CVSA 2022 INTERNATIONAL ROADCHECK STARTS MAY 17TH; YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION!
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives targeted at various motor carrier, vehicle, and driver safety elements. This event is known to be the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles globally. In 2021, more than 40,000 commercial motor vehicle inspections were conducted and in total, inspectors had to remove 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways. Each year International Road check places a special emphasis on a category of violations. This yearthe focus will be on wheels ends. Historically, violations involving wheel end components account for about one-quarter of all violations discovered.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
Transportation Tips: How to Protect your Drivers this Winter
Winter weather brings so many challenges, especially to those in the transportation industry.
The winter months demand increased safety measures and supplemental equipment to keep rigs (and drivers) from expensive damage. Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty suspects that adverse weather can cost the transportation industry north of $3.5 billion each year. Your drivers are the first line of defense in winter maintenance for your fleet’s tractors, and keeping your equipment safe is also important – as we outlined in a previous blog.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management, Truck Fleet Operations
CVSA Annual Brake Safety Week Planned for August 22-28, 2021 - Is Your Fleet Ready?
What do you think the most important operating component of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is? Although there are many, the most important one is the part that makes the equipment stop - the brakes!!!!! It is critical that brakes operate properly at all times to ensure maximum safety. The braking system on CMV’s is designed for tough conditions, but like anything, it must be inspected and maintained carefully and consistently. By doing this, the brake system will operate properly throughout the life of the truck.
Topics: Fleet Safety
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TIPS: PROPER PLACEMENT OF WARNING DEVICES (TRIANGLES)
Proper placement of Warning Devices such as triangles when stopped or out of service on the side of the road is imperative to keeping you and other motorists safe. When placed correctly, Warning Devices can help save you and others from danger and or life-threatening injuries.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
CVSA 2021 INTERNATIONAL ROADCHECK STARTS MAY 4TH; GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION!
On February 2, 2021, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the date for this year’s International Road check. It is set to take place May 4th - May 6th Over the 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on commercial vehicles and drivers.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
Fleet Maintenance Tips – Is your tire maintenance up to par for the winter?
We are all familiar with drivers that swear by their method of checking tire pressures, such as the wooden club or a small baseball bat and the penny for checking tread depths. But there is no better substitute for a tire pressure and tire depth gauge.
Insufficient tire inflation pressure during the wintertime will cause many headaches for drivers and dispatchers come springtime and as temperatures begin to rise.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management
Driver Winter Safety Tips for Optimum Fleet Maintenance
It is that time of year again - the temperature is dropping, the snow is falling, and a long winter is coming. Winter is a difficult season for those in the transportation industry, as hazardous road conditions create a dangerous driving environment for drivers. The winter months demand increased safety measures and supplemental equipment to keep rigs (and drivers) from expensive damage. Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty suspects that adverse weather can cost the transportation industry north of $3.5 billion each year.
Topics: Fleet Safety, Fleet Management