Read Time: 2 Minutes | This year’s CVSA Operation Airbrake Program will hold two annual safety campaigns: Brake Safety Week, taking place August 23–29, and an unannounced one-day brake inspection event that may occur at any point during the year.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | Each year, commercial truck drivers face one of the most critical road safety events in the industry: Brake Safety Week. Scheduled for August 24 – 30, this annual initiative emphasizes the significance of brake system inspection. During the week, CVSA-certified inspectors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will perform inspections to educate drivers about the importance of proper brake maintenance and operation. The goal is to help prevent accidents caused by worn, faulty, or poorly maintained braking systems.
Read moreRead Time: 3 Minutes | The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled Brake Safety Week for August 25 – 31. According to the CVSA’s official website, “Brake Safety Week is a commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative, a brake-safety awareness and outreach opportunity, and a brake-related inspection and violation data-collection project.”
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is quickly approaching. This year’s focus of Brake Safety Week is the condition of your truck’s brake linings and pads. One of the most common roadside violations in commercial trucks involves the brake systems.
Read moreRead Time: 5 Minutes | Trucking operates in cycles – sometimes the demand is super high, like around the holidays when you’re constantly on the road. Sometimes it’s super low, which then affects everything from your work schedule to your paycheck. Understanding these patterns can help you stay prepared for whatever the year throws at you. We are breaking down what you can expect throughout the year as a truck driver from month-to-month projections, seasonal driving habits, financing advice, as well as maintenance tips to keep your truck in the best condition all year round.
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