30NovTruck safety is a paramount concern for both drivers and fleets. Roadside inspections play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of commercial vehicles on the road. These inspections help identify potential safety hazards and violations, ensuring that trucks are compliant with safety regulations. A blog from TruckSafe Consulting
15MarThe most significant truck safety compliance and enforcement initiatives of the year are coming up this spring and summer. All are organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a nonprofit organization comprised of commercial motor vehicle safety officials and industry representatives. International Roadcheck runs from May 16-18, 2023. The event
14DecThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is exploring a device that would allow roadside enforcement to electronically identify and perhaps monitor the condition of drivers and commercial motor vehicles on the highway. But it is also raising a lot of questions. The federal truck regulator is considering requiring interstate CMVs
18NovThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a plan that would require all trucks in interstate commerce to be equipped with devices that electronically transmit the identity of trucks to law enforcement. However, the proposal has raised several questions, including privacy concerns, and how this information would be used.
5AugLater this month is the annual brake safety blitz across North America, meaning truckers still have time to make sure their rigs are in top shape for possible inspections. Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 21-27. The event is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, an association of
2AugGuest blog by: Doug Marcello, trucking defense attorney, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC The ghosts of tire treads past haunt the berms of interstates. The useful life runs out and the tread comes off. Amid the debris are the shards of blown tires. In congested areas, lost treads and blown tires
18MayVehicle inspections range from minor inconveniences to major disruptions, depending on the inspection type and what inspectors find, stressed Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations for PrePass, during the webinar “Improve Inspector Relationships. Improve Truck Inspection Results.” The former enforcement officer with the California Highway Patrol and past president
15NovBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance You know the image: the crisp uniform, the official badge and nameplate, the wide-brimmed hat. But beyond the image, fleet managers need to know three important things about the officers who enforce truck safety. Why? Because truck safety programs
8SepGuest: Brandon Wiseman, Trucksafe Consulting owner and president Each year millions of truck inspections are performed and violations are discovered by safety enforcement officers. Many of these are very common, costing both drivers and motor carriers valuable time and money. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the
14JulGuest: Steve Vaughn, VP of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance As the trucking industry continues evolving so are truck inspections, including how enforcement conducts them. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and find out how soon the new Level VIII truck inspections could
14JanThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the international association of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) law enforcement agencies and inspectors, conducts three major enforcement events each year. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour inspection of CMVs and commercial drivers throughout North America. Brake Safety Week focuses specifically on braking systems, while Operation
17DecCOVID-19, civil unrest and a divisive election all made 2020 a challenging year. These events affected traffic patterns and enforcement activity, having serious consequences for the unprepared. With motor carrier Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores on the line, learn how these trends may affect your scores and actions you can
