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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
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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.
If you're just starting out as a truck driver, you may be considering purchasing a freightliner or a volvo truck for sale. There are other options available, such as buying used. Getting a used semi-truck has many amazing benefits you must consider. Check out these three main advantages to see if a used semi-truck is the right choice for you.
Used Trucks Are Cheaper
As with any used vehicle, the price tag for used semi-trucks is typically significantly less than new trucks. You can expect to pay between $100,000 and $150,000 or more for a brand new semi-truck. The exact price depends on many factors, including:
Make of the truck
The model of the truck
The features