In order to do so, the CVSA has established a week long brake safety awareness campaign. Each year, the Brake Safety Week campaign strives to:
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Improve industry knowledge
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Boost regulatory compliance
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Enhance performance of commercial vehicle braking systems
In order to meet these goals, the CVSA has teamed up with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct roadside inspections. According to CVSA executive director Stephen Keppler, inspections are not the only important part of the week.
"One of the major goals of Brake Safety Week is to educate drivers, mechanics and others on the importance of proper adjustment, maintenance and operation to ensure every commercial vehicle is operating safely, and, ultimately, to save lives," said Keppler.
Can Better Brakes Prevent a Texas Trucking Accident?
If more trucks were operating with better maintained, safer braking systems, the number of large truck crashes in Texas would most certainly go down. According to CVSO Roadcheck data for 2011, over 50 percent of commercial vehicle out-of-service citations were for brake-related violations. This number only represents those caught for major safety violations. Many others do not get caught and continue to drive the Texas freeways with ineffective, dangerous brakes.
The Dallas truck crash attorneys at the Hart Law Firm hope that Brake Safety Week, along with other state and nationwide safety initiatives, work to make trucks safer, decrease crashes, and save lives.
Have You Been Injured In A Texas Truck Accident?
If you've been injured in a truck accident you need to speak with an experienced truck accident injury attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Colleyville office directly at 817.380.4888 to schedule your free consultation.
