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    Roadside inspection enforcement blitzes are inevitable. This category offers tips from former DOT inspectors, state troopers, and results from past inspections to help carriers and their drivers prevent common violations that put their vehicles out of service.

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    CVSA releases Brake Safety Week 2023 results

    Commercial Vehicle Staff
    Oct. 30, 2023
    The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week in August logged 682 brake pad and lining violations and placed 12.6% of inspected vehicles out of service in 2023.
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    FMCSA revokes two ELDs

    Scott Keith
    Sept. 15, 2023
    Motor carriers using either Falcon ELD or KSK ELD must replace the devices by Nov. 13 or risk being placed out-of-service.
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    Safety

    Experts advise caution as speeding, distracted driving, cargo theft rises on Labor Day weekend

    Scott Keith
    Sept. 1, 2023
    Historical data analyzed by Cambridge Mobile Telematics and CargoNet indicates that carriers should exhibit heightened safety awareness this holiday weekend as risks rise.
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    Safety

    How to prepare drivers and technicians for Brake Safety Week

    Alex Keenan
    Aug. 21, 2023
    Lytx and Bendix share daily, weekly, and monthly tips to help fleets avoid an out-of-service violation during the annual safety event.
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    Clark: Quick tips to avoid being out of service during Brake Safety Week

    Jane Clark
    Aug. 7, 2023
    CVSA's brake enforcement blitz is Aug. 20-26, so follow these tips to avoid being placed out of service.
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