Poorly maintained brakes on commercial vehicles create a lot of unnecessary risks on U.S. highways. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) reports that brake-related issues make up more than 50 percent of all roadside inspection violations. Truck accidents can cause serious injuries and deaths to the big rig driver as well as other motorists. <\/p>\n
\u201cUltimately, brakes are a major factor in being able to operate a commercial vehicle safely, yet they continue to be cited as one of the leading factors in crashes due to defects and improper maintenance and adjustment,\u201d said CVSA\u2019s executive director Stephen A. Keppler. He also noted that drivers, mechanics, and trucking managers need to be educated more about \u201c\u2026the importance of proper adjustment, maintenance, and operation to ensure every commercial vehicle is operating safely, and, ultimately, to save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commercial vehicles take at least twice as long to brake in comparison to normal automobiles and smaller trucks. (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Poorly maintained brakes on commercial vehicles create a lot of unnecessary risks on U.S. highways. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) reports that brake-related issues make up more than 50 percent of all roadside inspection violations. Truck accidents can cause…<\/span><\/p>\n