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2022-07-26 23:43:54 -

10 tips to help truckers prep for CVSA Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a major CMV brake inspection effort planned for August — here are some tips to get you ready. What to Expect During Brake Safety Week CVSA Brake Safety Week is taking place August 21 — 27 in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will perform North American Standard Level I and V Inspections,...

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2022-08-23 15:45:28 -

Big brake blitz starts this weekend — here’s what you need to know
Truckers only have a few more days to prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign. This year, Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from August 21 — 27. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will perform North American Standard Level I and V Inspections,...

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2025-07-21 16:57:56 -

Brake Failure Suspected in Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash into Ohio River
Police investigating a tragic accident that caused a tractor-trailer to crash into the Ohio River near Wellsburg, West Virginia, have identified brake failure as the likely cause and confirmed the identity of the driver who was killed in the crash. The incident occurred around 9:14 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, when a heavily-loaded truck lost control on Washington Pike (W.Va. 27)...

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2022-05-05 14:02:46 -

CVSA held surprise brake blitz last week, more than 350 trucks inspected in Georgia
Last week, law enforcement agencies across the country participated in a surprise brake safety enforcement effort. On April 27, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) held a nationwide unannounced one-day brake safety enforcement initiative called Brake Safety Day. During the annual event, inspectors checked for brake systems violations that could prove detrimental to highway...

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2026-01-13 17:55:31 -

Driver Tries to Put Out Trailer Fire After Brake Trouble on I-15 Near Primm and Unhooks Tractor as Flames Spread Quickly
PRIMM, NEVADA — A semi-trailer fire briefly blocked southbound Interstate 15 near the Nevada-California state line early Tuesday before traffic was reduced to a single-file squeeze past the scene near Primm, according to Nevada State Police and local reports. Troopers said the fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. on I-15 southbound near mile marker 5, roughly five miles north of Primm....

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2022-06-10 10:59:56 -

Here’s what you can expect during Brake Safety Week 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared new information on this year’s Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign. This year, Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from August 21 — 27. The area of emphasis for this year’s Brake Safety Week is brake hose/tubing chafing violations. ...

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2022-07-22 14:23:26 -

Here’s what you can expect during Brake Safety Week 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared new information on this year’s Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign. This year, Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from August 21 — 27. The area of emphasis for this year’s Brake Safety Week is brake hose/tubing chafing violations. ...

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2022-08-20 16:32:53 -

Iowa DOT shows how NOT to fix your trailer brakes ahead of CVSA Brake Safety Week
With the nation’s biggest brake safety enforcement effort just weeks away, law enforcement in Iowa took to social media to highlight a major brake violation. On Tuesday, August 9, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement shared a post asking drivers not to use vice grips as a trailer brake fix. From Iowa DOT: Just so we are on the same page here – vise...

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2026-02-11 20:52:18 -

Several Cattle Die After Brake Fire Erupts on Livestock Trailer on I-80 in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, California — Multiple cattle were killed after a brake fire broke out on a livestock trailer traveling along westbound Interstate 80 near Alta on Monday evening. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department crews were dispatched just after 5 p.m. on February 9, 2026, for a reported commercial vehicle fire. While units were en route, additional information...

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2026-02-11 20:52:25 -

Several Cattle Die After Brake Fire Erupts on Livestock Trailer on I-80 in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, California — Multiple cattle were killed after a brake fire broke out on a livestock trailer traveling along westbound Interstate 80 near Alta on Monday evening. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department crews were dispatched just after 5 p.m. on February 9, 2026, for a reported commercial vehicle fire. While units were en route, additional information...

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2025-07-21 14:59:47 -

Box Truck Stopped by Catchnet System After Losing Brakes on Teton Pass
A box truck lost its brakes while descending Teton Pass on July 17, 2025, and was successfully stopped by the catchnet truck arrestor system, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). The incident occurred on WYO 22, where the truck driver used four of the steel cable nets before the vehicle came to a full stop. Officials reported that the driver suffered only minor...

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2025-05-19 21:49:47 -

One Year of Runaway Ramp Moments: Traffic Cam Highlights from I-24 in Marion, Tennessee
MARION, Tenn. — Over the past year, the runaway truck ramp on I-24 in Marion County has seen its fair share of dramatic moments. Used primarily by semi trucks descending Monteagle Mountain, the ramp also occasionally catches unsuspecting four-wheelers. We've compiled a curated list of traffic camera footage from April 2024 to May 2025, showcasing some of the most notable ramp uses. This...

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2026-01-12 19:01:58 -

Semi Truck Found Still on the Road After an Out-of-Service Order and Towed as Vermont DMV Says None of the Violations Were Fixed
MONTPELIER, VERMONT — A Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles inspector placed a tractor-trailer out of service after responding to a BOLO for an allegedly erratic commercial vehicle driver, then later conducted a second stop and had the rig towed when it was found operating again without correcting the cited safety issues, officials said. According to VT DMV, a Be On the Lookout (BOLO)...

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2026-06-24 00:13:34 -

Tennessee Trooper Finds Brake Chamber Air Hoses Held Together With Phone Charging Cable; Driver Had Reported Air Leak Before Departure, Mechanic Said Fix Could Wait Until After Delivery
TENNESSEE — A commercial vehicle inspection turned up a deeply troubling picture of deferred maintenance after a trooper discovered brake chamber air hoses so worn they were being held in place with a cell phone charging cable — and learned the driver had already reported an air leak to their mechanic before leaving the yard, only to be told it would be fixed after the next...

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