Here are 10 tips to help you get ready for August's CVSA brake inspection blitz

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week 2023 is now behind us, but the next inspection campaign is only a month away.

This year, CVSA Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico August 20 — 26.

During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will be paying special attention to brake lining/pad violations.

See below for 10 tips from the CVSA on avoiding brake lining and pad violations.

“The focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week is on the condition of the brake lining and pad,” said CVSA President Maj. Chris Nordloh with the Texas Department of Public Safety. “Brake lining and pad issues may result in vehicle violations and could affect a motor carrier’s safety rating.”

During Brake Safety Week 2022, 38,117 CMV inspections were conducted throughout North America. Of those inspected vehicles, 13.3% were placed out of service for brake-related critical vehicle inspection item violations.

For more on Brake Safety Week 2023, please click here.