CVSA BRAKE SAFETY WEEK 2024

This year’s CVSA Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 25-31. The focus is on Brake Linings and Brake Pads violations. Peterbilt Preferred is here to help you avoid out-of-service violations.

Come prepared by checking the CVSA Brake Safety Week Flyer for 10 tips on Brake Linings and Pads.

WHAT IS CVSA BRAKE SAFETY WEEK?

CVSA Brake Safety Week is a part of Operation Airbrake’s campaign towards improving commercial vehicle brake safety throughout North America. The purpose is to promote brake-safety awareness and outreach opportunities, perform brake-related inspections, and conduct violation data collection.

OPERATION SAFE DRIVER WEEK 2024: HOW TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROAD

• Brake-related violations comprise the largest percentage of all out-of-service vehicle violations cited during roadside inspections.
• Six out of the top 20 vehicle violations were brake related.
• Last year’s CVSA International Roadcheck found that 25.2% of all vehicle out-of-service violations were brake-system related.

WHAT TO EXPECT

CVSA-certified inspectors will conduct routine commercial motor vehicle inspections focusing on brake systems and components. Get ready for your brake system inspection with our Brake Safety Week Checklist.

Click here for a full list of Brake Offers to get you inspection ready.