Safety & Accident

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- In an effort to prevent vehicle crashes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other groups, has launched Operation Safe Driver.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Through Sept.19, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct Brake Safety Week across North America.

Tags: Brake Safety Week , Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance , Operation Air Brake Campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Forty-four vehicle inspectors representing nearly every jurisdiction across North America convened this year in a city known for its champions -- Pittsburgh -- August 17-23 to compete in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC).

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Whether they're identifying a faulty brake system or finding a driver operating beyond the hours of service, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors work to make our roads safer. This year, 44 of the best roadside inspectors from across North America will compete in Pittsburgh at the annual North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) Aug. 17-23.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) said its Roadcheck 2009's record total of overall inspections and Level I inspections showed significant declines in vehicle and driver out-of-service rates, as well as a significant drop in safety belt violations.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Roadside inspectors patrolling North America's highways June 2-4 will be conducting their annual "Roadcheck," an event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is actively backing Senate legislation that seeks to provide tax credits for purchases of trucks and buses equipped with certain safety technologies.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced that a recent check on the trucking industry revealed the lowest rate of out-of-service vehicles in two decades.

Tags: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance , FMCSA, Roadcheck 2008