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Heavy Duty Truck Inspection: The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) unannounced Brake Safety Day that took place on April 25 of this year put nearly 1,600 vehicles with brake violations out of service.. CVSA holds brake-focused enforcement events throughout the year to identify and remove commercial motor vehicles with dangerous brake issues from our roads to reduce the number of crashes caused by or made more severe by faulty braking system performance.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), large trucks involved in a crash where the braking capacity of the truck was critical were 50 percent more likely to have a brake violation than trucks involved in crashes where the truck’s braking capacity was not critical.
The following observations were made during this year’s inspection:
The U.S. conducted 10,074 commercial motor vehicle inspections
14 percent of commercial motor vehicles were placed out of service for brake violations
8,128 air-braked trucks and tractors were identified as requiring anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
10.2 percent of air-braked trucks and tractors had ABS violations
We fully inspect our trucks that are going for sale. Stop by at United Truck Sales or visit our website listings on truck paper.
We got buyers for our used semi trucks from all over USA. Truckers that drive in Colorado might experience a difference when come to their truck safety rules.
The views in the Rocky Mountains can be breathtaking, but the conditions can be downright frightening during winter months.
That’s why the state of Colorado is bolstering its winter driving restrictions along the mountain stretch of Interstate 70 to create safer roadways for all travelers.
The law will be in full force for nine months starting September 1st, and affects both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive passenger vehicles. Previously the law was in effect only before and during actual winter weather.
Each September-May, these vehicles face a new requirement of having specialized winter tires or carrying traction devices while traveling along I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison. The law, also known as House Bill 1207, increases the minimum tread depth for tires on all vehicles from an eighth of an inch to three-sixteenths of an inch.
Drivers of vehicles without four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive can comply with the traction law by either having snow tires (with or without studs) or by using all-season tires with a mud/snow designation. Experts say the all-season tires are less effective on ice and slush. Owners of two-wheel-drive vehicles with standard tires can carry chains when winter weather strikes.
Why Should You Have Your DPF/DOC Cleaned?
When left uncleaned, soot and ash will collect and could damage or destroy you filter. While soot and ash burn off as quickly as it accumulates when driving under load, it tends to accumulate and stay when idling or driving through slow-moving traffic.
A few key indicators that it is time for a professional cleaning are a loss in engine performance or an increase in frequency in regeneration cycles. With regular DPF cleanings you could see:
Increased fuel efficiency
Extended filter life
Higher resale value if you decide to sell your truck at some point
A dirty filter may not sound like it could cause a lot of damage if left unattended, you’d be surprised by how costly it could be. This makes cleaning a necessary part of maintenance. When you factor in that replacements cost about $3,000, if not more, plus the cost of unexpected downtime, neglecting this relatively simple process could greatly affect your bottom line.
If you think your diesel is in need of DPF maintenance, visit our service department now. Our body shop and mobile truck service technicians are available to help you in ILlinois.