Commercial vehicle inspectors put 12% of the 43,565 inspected commercial motor vehicles out-of-service for brake-related violations during Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said Oct. 27.
October 28, 2020brake safety week
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
An officer performs an inspection during a previous Brake Safety Week. (CVSA)
12% of Vehicles Inspected Placed Out-of-Service
An officer performs an inspection during a previous Brake Safety Week. (CVSA)
Government, Business, Safety
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12% of Trucks Inspected on Brake Safety Day Placed Out of Service
Eric Miller/Transport Topics
Nearly eight out of 10 large trucks and buses did not have any critical violations during an unannounced special brake inspection day across the United States and Canada earlier this year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced on July 12.
July 12, 2017
Safety
Commercial Vehicle Inspectors to Conduct Brake Checks Sept. 6-12
Commercial vehicle Inspectors beginning Sept. 6 will be out in force to conduct brake system inspections on trucks and buses throughout North America.
August 28, 2015