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Brake Safety Week

Fast Forward Webinar Series – Infinit-I Workforce Solutions hosts a bi-weekly webinar series focused on delivering leadership skills to trucking companies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each webisode offers expert advice from industry leaders. Special guests include:

Andrew McCullough, Bryan Dingler, Charles Whatley, Michelin North America
Attorney Peyton Inge, Kershaw Anderson Law Firm, Trucking Defense
Chris Turner, CVSA Director of Crash and Data Programs
Major Chris Nordlow, CMV Enforcement TX HWY Patrol
Dan Baker, Trucking Industry Consultant
Bryce Allickson, Magnum Ltd Safety and Compliance Coordinator
Larry Finley, White Arrow LLC Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Jonathan Richardson, Martin Transport Director of Corporate Training
Monica Navarro, Partner (HR Specialist) Estes, Thorne, and Carr
Jeremy Reymer, President & CEO Driver Reach
Mike McConnell, TSM Consulting, Trucking Consultant
Paul Schmitz, Wayne Transports Director of Safety
Marilyn Surber, Tenstreet – Transportation Advisor

Hit The Brakes! Webinar – August 20, 2020

This week’s webinar was dedicated to Brake Safety Week and we can’t stop… talking about brakes! CVSA utilizes this week to detect maintenance issues regarding brake systems in commercial vehicles and educate drivers on proper requirements. During inspections, enforcement officers will take a close look at the braking system of every tractor-trailer they inspect to ensure highway safety.

Any vehicles found in violation of operational regulations will be placed out of service until the violation is corrected. Last year, 13% of CMVs inspected were found to have some type of regulation severe enough to warrant the vehicle nonoperational. This could mean a portion of your fleet could face a shutdown if the braking systems are not up to standard.

CVSA provides these education videos to help trucking companies prepare for Brake Safety Week. Please contact CVSA or Infinit-I Workforce Solution if you would like further information. Click here for information videos: CVSA Brake Safety Week “Inspection Bitz”

Inspection Bitz include:

External Brake Stroke Indicator – The US and Canada require pushrod stroke indicators. Make sure your indicators meet the regulation requirements.
Air Leak – Is your audible air leak a violation, OOS condition, or just a minor inconvenience? Learn how to detect, identify, and document audible air leaks before you’re placed out of service.
Caged Brake NAIC – Only to be applied after an air brake failure should not be used for normal operation. Arizona DPS explains operational requirements.
Plastic Hoses – Air tube chafing out of service identification.
Brake Adjusters – Identify whether your trailer has manual slack adjusters and whether they are in compliance.

Upcoming Webinars

Check out the schedule of upcoming webinars. Each participant will receive helpful tricks and best practices to not only survive but thrive throughout the rest of the pandemic and beyond. The schedule is listed below. Registration is always free.

September 10, 10:30 am CST

American Trucking Association – Industry Updates and International Road Check

September 17, 10:30 am CST

FMCSA Hours of Service – industry changes

October 1, 10:30 am CST

Dealing with Fog and Adverse Weather Conditions

October 15, 10:30 am CST

Intersection Awareness – Intersection Hazards for Drivers

October 29, 10:30 am CST

Reduce Critical Events that trigger reporting

Free Expert Safety Consultation

Future Infinit-I Workforce Solutions Clients: Click here for an expert safety consultation. In just 30 minutes, we can show you how to enhance your safety culture and create safer drivers.

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Preparing Your Drivers for Brake Safety Week

Pre- and post-trip inspections are always an essential practice, but especially so during Brake Safety Week. Throughout the week of August 23-29, 2020, CMVs will be subject to inspection; if violations are found, they will be placed out of service until corrected.

Roadside inspections always include a thorough brake check, but this year, officials will be taking a close look at brake tubes and hoses. Proper mechanical fitness of the brakes is crucial to the safe operation of the vehicle. A failure at any point in the braking system could result in dangerous or potentially fatal accidents.

Before August 23, every fleet driver should be aware of what enforcement officials will be paying attention to. If they aren’t confident in the proper status and function of their entire braking system, now is the time to act.

Last Year’s Stats – Brake Safety Week

During the unannounced Brake Blitz in May of 2019, enforcement officials inspected over 10,000 CMVs for brake-related violations. 16% of all vehicles inspected were placed out of service due to critical issues.

CVSA reports the top 5 brake-related violations in Q1 & Q2 of 2019 were:

86,296 CMV with brakes out of adjustment
45,594 Post-1994 model CMVs’ ABS system failed to compensate for wear
37,737 Chafed or kinked brake hose/tube
37,313 No/Non-working ABD malfunction indicator lamp for post-1998 trailers
31,125 Inoperative/defective brakes

Safety First – Prepare for Inspection

Remind drivers to always perform pre- and post-trip inspections with caution. Just because the tractor-trailer is not in motion doesn’t mean its risk-free.

If possible, find a flat surface to park before the inspection. Experts suggest placing blocks or chocks around the drive tires for added stability.

Before Brake Safety Week, evaluate your fleet’s equipment with the following concerns.

How would a 16% fleet shutdown impact my company in terms of:
- Operating Revenue
- Mileage Loss
- Breakdown/Hotel Pay
- Maintenance costs
- Fines/Citations
- Vehicle Maintenance BASIC
Does your fleet know what to look for?
- Chaffing or rubbing airlines
- Hose diameter reduction due to wear
- Damaged, missing, or broken components
- Brake pad and lining measurements
- Cracked or contaminated pads or lining
- Excessive camshaft movement
- Rust or cracks on drum due to inoperative brakes
- Rust/holes in brake chamber
- Audible air leaks in the emergency brake
- How to measure the pushrod

If your fleet has not been properly trained and familiar with these procedures, you could be facing some serious downtime if they fail inspection. Infinit-I Workforce Solutions can help you. Our content library contains the following safety videos regarding braking systems:

– Inoperative/Defective Brakes
– How ABS Works
– How You Should Brake with ABS
– Brake Safety
– Heavy Trucking Breaking System and Braking Techniques
– Brakes, Grade, and Runaways for Hwy Trucks (Parts1-4)

These safety training videos can be assigned to your entire fleet in minutes. Call your Client Success Rep today to talk about your options.

If you are not yet an Infinit-I client, click here for your free demo. For 30 minutes of your time, we will not only demonstrate our value to your company, we will also give you 30 days of free access to our system. No obligation. Assign these videos to your fleet for free, just in time for Break Safety Week!

Exclusive Webinar

CVSA’s Director of Safety Programs will join us to discuss the brake-related inspection process and advise the proper precautions. Last year 13.5% of CMVs received brake-related violations and were placed out of service.

This presentation will include proper attachment, flexibility, and how to spot potential failures in the braking system.

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