GREENBELT, Md. — Brake systems were the leading out-of-service (OOS) violations discovered by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) certified inspectors during the May 16-18, 2023 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement initiative.
Of the 59,429 commercial vehicles (CVs) inspected, 4,412 had brake-system violations representing 25% of the total vehicle violations discovered during the inspections in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The overwhelming majority of vehicles inspected, 81%, did not have any violations, according to the CVSA.
A total of 116,669 violations were identified throughout the effort, which included all driver and vehicle out-of-service violations and violations that were not out of service, combined.
Each year, CVSA highlights certain aspects of the roadside inspection. This year, inspectors focused on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement. There were 2,975 cargo securement violations and 4,127 ABS violations – four were discovered on motorcoaches, 1,426 on power units and 2,697 on trailers.
Broken down by country, brake-system violations led the U.S. figures at 25.4% (4,041 violations) as well as in Canada with 23.5% (342 violations). In Mexico, tire issues were number one (34%), with brakes second on the list at 30.95 (though the raw figures were close: 32 vs. 29).
About CVSA International Roadcheck
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, inspection, enforcement and educational initiatives related to various elements of motor carrier, vehicle and driver safety.
It includes participation from CVSA’s certified local and state commercial motor vehicle enforcement members, along with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation.
