The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced its Brake Safety Week will be held August 23-29. Throughout that week, inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will conduct routine commercial motor vehicle inspections with a focus on brake systems and components. Vehicles with brake-related out-of-service violations, or any other out-of-service violations, will be removed from roadways until those violations are corrected.

In addition, inspectors will focus on drums and rotors, the emphasis for this year’s brake-safety initiative. CVSA notes that brake drum and rotor issues may affect a vehicle’s brake efficiency. Broken pieces of drums and rotors may become dislodged from the vehicle en route and damage other vehicles or result in injuries or fatalities to the motoring public.

CVSA will collect and analyze all submitted brake-related data and release the results later this year. 

During Brake Safety Week, inspectors and officials will engage with drivers, motor carriers and mechanics to highlight the role that proactive vehicle maintenance plays in reducing crashes and saving lives. Motor carriers and drivers are encouraged to perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure all brake components are in proper working condition before operating their vehicles.