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4 Tips to Start Spring with Safety

Does your truck check out? Every year, the CVSA conducts CVSA International Roadcheck, the largest targeted safety enforcement and outreach event in the world. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA and FMCSA-certified inspectors at locations across North America perform truck and bus inspections aimed at motor carrier, vehicle, driver and cargo safety. Proper maintenance and routine safety checks can ensure you get a CVSA decal at your next roadside inspection.

FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO AVOID VIOLATIONS

The CVSA recommends the following tips to keep your truck or bus safe and help you avoid violations:

Tip 1: Wear A Seatbelt

It sounds simple, but buckling up will help you avoid unnecessary violations and, more importantly, help you stay safe.

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Tip 2: Inspect Your Brakes

One of the biggest factors in commercial truck and bus crashes is insufficient brake maintenance. Brake system-related violations are also one of the top reasons a vehicle is placed out of service. Be sure to do the following when examining your brakes:

  • Check for missing, non-functioning, loose, contaminated or cracked parts on the brake system.
  • Check for audible air leaks around brake components and lines.
  • Check brake adjustment and measure pushrod travel.

Ask your Kenworth service advisor for additional information on brake maintenance and safety.

Tip 3: Check Your Lighting

Look at all required lamps for proper color, operation, mounting and visibility. Consider replacing any cracked or broken lights with all-makes TRP® LED Lights for an energy-efficient and durable option. TRP® LED Lights don’t contain filament and have a high-impact polycarbonate lens for greater nighttime visibility.

Tip 4: Pre-inspect Your Vehicle

Check for any load securement issues and make sure your mirrors are clean and adjusted properly.

Visit your Kenworth service advisor to discuss Roadcheck preparations.