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International Roadcheck is set for May 16-18, marking the 35th year since the annual event began.
Around 15 CMV inspections take place every minute during the three-day blitz, according to CVSA, making it the largest enforcement program involving commercial vehicles in the world.
This year’s planned focuses will be anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement.
“ABS violations are not out-of-service violations,” CVSA stated. “However, the anti-lock braking system plays a critical role in...
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For truckers, conquering mountains and steep terrain is a downhill battle. And yes, things can go downhill very fast when an 80,000-pound loaded truck experiences brake failure, or worse, when a driver makes a serious error.
Drivers who find themselves at the mercy of momentum quite literally receive a crash course in the laws of physics as their speed becomes uncontrollable. Thankfully, some of the country’s most treacherous highways are equipped with escape routes for trucks in momentum mayday.
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