Wondering what that means for you? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got the scoop on the upcoming brake inspection.
Brake Inspection Week Set for Sept 16-22
Get ready to pump your brakes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be holding its Brake Safety Week Sept. 16-22, 2018.
Wondering what that means for you? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got the scoop on the upcoming brake inspection.
The CVSA is a nonprofit association of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal commercial motor vehicle safety officials and industry representatives. Their mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States.
First, who is the CVSA and why do they hold inspections?
Their mission? To improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States by providing guidance and education to enforcement, industry and policymakers.
Brake inspections improve safety awareness. They are important in identifying commercial motor vehicles (CMV) with braking systems that aren’t functioning as required by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the CVSA North American Standard.
Second, who will be affected by the brake inspection?
CMV will be the target of the inspections, however, we will all be affected. CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will be identifying and removing CMVs with critical brake violations from and calling attention to the dangers of faulty brake systems. This means safer roads for everyone! During Brake Safety week, the motoring public will see more trucks pulled over to the side of the road so inspectors can perform a 37 step Level 1 vehicle inspection. Higher level inspections will be performed as needed.
Third, how can you prepare for Brake Safety week?
It is always recommended, and required of Foodliner truck drivers, to perform a pre-trip inspection before hitting the road. We also require a post-trip inspection so any equipment issues can be addressed as soon as possible.
CSVA officials recommend CDL drivers inspect for:
• Air leaks
• Chaffing/rubbing air hoses against other hoses or components
• Worn hoses to the point of a second color or where nylon braids are visible
• Damaged, broken or missing components
• Worn brake pads/linings
• Cracked pads/linings or rust-jacked lining from shoe (upper and lower)
• Excessive up/down and sideways movement on the camshaft (worn bushings)
• Cracks on the brake drum
• Holes from rust in the brake chamber
The motoring public may want to allow for extra travel time. Also, be prepared to slow down while passing CMVs that are pulled over and watch for inspectors outside of the equipment.
And finally, be patient!
While inspections are never fun, they are extremely important. Be patient, be pleasant and be prepared. Brake safety benefits everyone!
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Wondering what that means for you? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got the scoop on the upcoming brake inspection.
Brake Inspection Week Set for Sept 16-22
Get ready to pump your brakes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be holding its Brake Safety Week Sept. 16-22, 2018.
Wondering what that means for you? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got the scoop on the upcoming brake inspection.
The CVSA is a nonprofit association of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal commercial motor vehicle safety officials and industry representatives. Their mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States.
First, who is the CVSA and why do they hold inspections?
Their mission? To improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States by providing guidance and education to enforcement, industry and policymakers.
Brake inspections improve safety awareness. They are important in identifying commercial motor vehicles (CMV) with braking systems that aren’t functioning as required by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the CVSA North American Standard.
Second, who will be affected by the brake inspection?
CMV will be the target of the inspections, however, we will all be affected. CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will be identifying and removing CMVs with critical brake violations from and calling attention to the dangers of faulty brake systems. This means safer roads for everyone!
During Brake Safety week, the motoring public will see more trucks pulled over to the side of the road so inspectors can perform a 37 step Level 1 vehicle inspection. Higher level inspections will be performed as needed.
Third, how can you prepare for Brake Safety week?
It is always recommended, and required of Foodliner truck drivers, to perform a pre-trip inspection before hitting the road. We also require a post-trip inspection so any equipment issues can be addressed as soon as possible.
CSVA officials recommend CDL drivers inspect for:
• Air leaks
• Chaffing/rubbing air hoses against other hoses or components
• Worn hoses to the point of a second color or where nylon braids are visible
• Damaged, broken or missing components
• Worn brake pads/linings
• Cracked pads/linings or rust-jacked lining from shoe (upper and lower)
• Excessive up/down and sideways movement on the camshaft (worn bushings)
• Cracks on the brake drum
• Holes from rust in the brake chamber
The motoring public may want to allow for extra travel time. Also, be prepared to slow down while passing CMVs that are pulled over and watch for inspectors outside of the equipment.
And finally, be patient!
While inspections are never fun, they are extremely important. Be patient, be pleasant and be prepared. Brake safety benefits everyone!