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CVSA Brake Safety Week Has Been Announced for August 21-27th
August 02, 2022
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is quickly approaching. From August 21st to 27th, inspectors will conduct North American Standard Level I and V Inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. The focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week is on brake hose/tubing chafing violations. In order to prepare, here’s what you need to know....
Keep Your Drivers Current on Safety and Regulatory Compliance Training
May 13, 2022
With an average of 300 billion miles logged every year, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers must pass stringent skills and knowledge testing by the State governments responsible for issuing Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs). Once a CDL is obtained, a driver must continue to maintain it. A serious traffic violation can affect a CDL holder’s ability to maintain their CDL certification, in addition to disruption of business operations. Nonetheless, Commercial Driving remains a lucrative and in-demand occupation....
Help Stop Distracted Driving
April 12, 2022
April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. Distracted driving is anything that takes the driver’s attention away from focusing on driving. Are your practices helping to keep your fleet and others on the roads safe? Distracted driving impacts thousands of Americans each year. Every driver has the responsibility to avoid distractions while operating a vehicle....
Are Your Drivers Prepared for the CVSA International Roadcheck Scheduled May 17-19th
March 30, 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 17-19th. With the date quickly approaching are your drivers prepared? The CVSA International Roadcheck is one of the world’s largest target enforced programs for commercial motor vehicles. On average, nearly 15 trucks or buses are inspected every minute during this event. This year’s CVSA International Roadcheck will have an emphasis on wheel ends, which include wheels, tires, rims and hubs....
Work Zone Safety
August 10, 2021
Summer is here and construction is in full swing, from road construction to new building construction and everything in between. It is important to pay attention and stay safe while traveling through work zones for both you and the crew working these jobs. Protect workers in constructions zones by giving workers extra room, slow down, and be prepared to stop. Avoid all distractions including but not limited to cellphones, CB radio, eating, drinking, GPS, chatting with passengers or playing with the radio. Keep your eyes on the road and be alert to work zone signage and work zone crews. According to Work Zone Safety, 115,000 total crashes happened in work zones in 2019, and 22,000 crashes in work zones were truck-involved....
