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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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    Josh Fisher
    May 13, 2025
    The new data resource, Truck Reliability and Usage Safety Tracker, shows fleets how their CSA scores and other safety data stack up against the best operations in the U.S.
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    Jenna Hume
    June 25, 2024
    More than 500 commercial vehicles were removed from service for brake violations during CVSA’s unannounced Brake Safety Day.
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    FleetOwner Staff
    June 13, 2024
    The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced that this year’s brake inspection and compliance enforcement initiative will take place Aug. 25-31.
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    Nic Sallis
    Jan. 8, 2024
    The new year is a great time to review carrier compliance records to ensure your fleet minimizes risks and avoids non-compliance costs.
    Drivewyze
    Drivewyze's PreClear weigh station bypass network
    FleetOwner Staff
    Nov. 10, 2023
    Newfoundland and Labrador join other Canadian provinces and the more than 900 locations across 44 states that offer the weigh station bypass service for safer fleets.

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