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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Over 1,600 Trucks Placed Out of Service in Surprise Brake Inspection Event

More than 1,600 commercial vehicles were placed out of service for brake-related violations during an unannounced inspection blitz conducted by the CVSA's law enforcement members in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

CVSA Schedules Brake Safety Week for Mid-September

The CVSA's Brake Safety Week, an annual brake-focused inspection event when enforcement officials throughout North America will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial vehicles, has been scheduled for September 15 -22, 2019.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 29, 2019

How to Stay Ahead of Suspension and Steering Defects

CVSA is planning to pay close attention to suspensions and steering systems in this year's 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz. Will your maintenance procedures keep your trucks off the sidelines this year?

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 23, 2019

How Trucking Fleets Can Be Proactive With Tire Safety

Drivers are required to physically inspect their tires at the beginning and the end of a driving shift, and fleets have some obligation to look after these expensive assets — but somehow tires continue to come apart out on the highway.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

Cargo Securement Webinar to Help Fleets Prepare for International Roadcheck

This May 28 webinar offers information on officially sanctioned cargo securement methodologies to reduce the chance of infractions, liabilities and equipment damage and helps fleets prepare for the CVSA International Roadcheck.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

Several Companies Offer Help Preparing for CVSA Roadcheck

Several companies are offering training and services to help fleets and drivers prepare for CVSA's upcoming International Roadcheck inspection event, taking place June 4-6.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 15, 2019

The Hazards of Hauling Hemp

The 2018 Farm Bill allows the transportation of industrial-grade hemp across state lines. The problem is that some states still consider hemp to be a controlled substance, as one unlucky trucker found out.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

2019 International Roadcheck Will Focus on Steering and Suspension

Steering and suspensions will be the focus of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck inspection event, taking place June 4-6.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Officials Plan Regular Inspections for Tire Chains in Columbia River Gorge

The Oregon Department of Transportation has instituted a new inspection policy for the Columbia River Gorge Area of Interstate 84 to help enforce tire chain requirements in snowy conditions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Arkansas Trucker Placed Out of Service for Multiple Drug Offenses

The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration declared Arkansas truck driver Jeffry Scott Mitchell to be an imminent hazard to public safety after Mitchell was cited and arrested on multiple occasions during roadside inspections.

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