September’s Brake Safety Campaign Adds New Feature
The Operation Air Brake Campaign that takes place throughout the United States and Canada next month is adding a new feature to its efforts to improve commercial vehicle brake safety
The Operation Air Brake Campaign that takes place throughout the United States and Canada next month is adding a new feature to its efforts to improve commercial vehicle brake safety
throughout North America.
On Sept. 1, in addition to the brake inspections that will take place at roadside locations, several truckstop operators have volunteered to help sponsor Brake Safety Inspection/Awareness events.
These activities are intended to further educate drivers and mechanics on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation. This is especially important because braking systems on commercial vehicles are complicated and contain many parts that need frequent inspection and attention to ensure proper operation and safe performance.
The Truck Stop Brake Safety Inspection/Awareness demonstrations will be conducted by CVSA certified commercial vehicle inspectors and will be educational rather than an enforcement activity. The demonstrations and the educational material the drivers will receive on proper brake operation, how to recognize potential brake problems and the need for properly maintained brakes are intended to provide them with a learning experience that will enhance safety on the highways. The educational material will also be available to drivers whose vehicles will be inspected at the Operation Air Brake roadside inspections.
Brake-related defects continue to be the most significant and frequent violations that safety inspectors discover during a roadside inspection. For that reason, the annual Operation Air Brake Campaign places a major emphasis on (1) increasing drivers‚ and motor carriers‚ knowledge of brake compliance and vehicle brake performance; and (2) encouraging commercial vehicle brake system inspections throughout North America.
Several international events are scheduled each year. The first, which has an enforcement emphasis, takes place on "unannounced" dates. The second, which has an educational focus, is "announced" and takes place the first week in September. The official slogan for Operation Air Brake is "Have You Checked Your Brakes Today?"
For more information about this year’s Operation Air Brake Campaign, contact Steve Keppler at (202) 775-1623, Ext. 106.
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