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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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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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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2019

2019 CVSA Safe Driver Week Focuses on Speeding

During the week of July 14-20, the CVSA will hold Operation Safe Driver Week event, with law enforcement personnel being on the lookout for commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in dangerous driver behavior.

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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 Steven MartinezMarch 12, 2019

Underride Legislation Faces Opposition from Trucking Groups

Reintroduced bipartisan legislation to mandate underride guards on large commercial trucks was met with opposition from the trucking industry, with both ATA and the OOIDA voicing their objections to the proposed rule.

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NewsNovember 6, 2018

Brake Safety Week: Nearly 5,000 Out-of-Service Violations

Nearly 5,000 commercial vehicles were put out of service for critical brake problems during this year’s Brake Safety Week, held Sept. 16-22.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

CVSA Names Leaders for New Term

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has transitioned to its new leadership for the 2018-2019 term. Lt. Scott Carnegie of the Mississippi Highway Patrol is the new president of the Alliance.

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