The CVSA – Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is set to begin “Brake Safety Week” beginning Sunday, August 23 through Saturday, August 29. The CVSA enforcement officials start to inspect commercial motor vehicles and here’s what you need to know to be prepared.
Vehicles that are found to have any type of critical out-of-service (OOS) brake violations will be restricted from traveling until those violations are corrected.
CVSA says that inspectors will be paying special attention to brake hoses/tubing in an effort to highlight the “importance of those components to vehicle mechanical fitness and safety.” per Transportation Nation. This includes cracked tubing and hose chafing.
Inspectors have been equipped with specific brake inspection sheets depicting the various levels of hose wear. The various levels of the hose condition can place a truck out of service. But the good news, according to Mark Rhea, an independent transportation professional, is that it’s an easy, inexpensive fix and easy to spot. “It’s usually caused by dangling on the deck plate and the movement of air hoses over the deck plate,” Rhea said. “It’s very easy to find and fix.” (Trucknews.com)
It’s important to make sure all truck brake hoses/tubing are properly attached, undamaged, without leaks and appropriately flexible.
Ready to start inspecting your brakes to be prepared? Here’s a helpful INSPECTIONS CHECKLIST for you.
“4 Inspection Items to Look for During Brake Repairs”
Do you have brake inspection questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!